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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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EU adopts 18th sanctions package against Russia

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On 19 July 2025, the EU published its 18th package of sanctions against Russia. The package introduces several new measures and updates in relation to the energy, financial, and defence sectors. Key changes include new and...more

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U.S., EU, and UK Sanctions on Russia Escalate in Response to Russia’s Continued Invasion of Ukraine

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As Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine stretches on into its second month, the United States, European Union, United Kingdom, and other global allies have continued to pour additional funding and arms into Ukraine while...more

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Recent Developments in US Sanctions and Export Controls Targeting Russia

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Following Russia’s recognition of breakaway regions in Ukraine and full-scale invasion of the country, authorities in the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, and across the globe imposed a sweeping array of trade...more

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Russian-Ukraine Conflict: Expanded Export Sanctions, Preparing for More

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The United States and the European Union announced new economic sanctions against Russia and Belarus due to the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. It is important to appreciate the timing of the implementation of the sanctions and...more

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EU de-SWIFTs seven Russian banks; prohibits investments with RDIF; restricts Euro banknotes to Russia and imposes media ban

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On 2 March 2022, the European Union (EU) adopted its fourth package of sanctions against Russia. It excluded seven Russian banks from SWIFT, in consultation with the UK, US and Canada. It also banned co-investments with the...more

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New U.S. Sanctions on Russia and Belarus in Response to the Ukraine Invasion Impose New Compliance Responsibilities

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Beginning on February 24, 2022, the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the U.S. Department of State imposed several successive waves of economic sanctions on Russia following the...more

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Global Update and Review: Russia Sanctions and Asset Capture Initiatives

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The Russia-Ukraine crisis has created a fast-moving compliance nightmare – sanctions and export controls around the globe are changing each day.  Some major companies are pulling out of Russia completely in response to the...more

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United States and Allies Announce Further Sanctions Against Russia Targeting Access to the SWIFT System

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In a significant step, on Saturday, February 26, 2022, the United States and leaders of the European Commission, France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Canada announced additional sanctions against key Russian...more

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United States, European Union, United Kingdom, and Other Nations Impose Sanctions in Response to Russia’s Brutal Invasion of...

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After less than a week of a full-scale war between Russia and Ukraine, the post-Cold War global architecture appears irrevocably shattered, as Western nations line up to offer support and military and economic aid to Ukraine...more

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The U.S., UK, and EU Provide a Joint Response to Russian Aggression in Ukraine

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Over the past week, the Russian Federation has taken a number of aggressive steps toward Ukraine in furtherance of its ultimate invasion—steps that were immediately condemned by the international community as a blatant...more

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Possible International Trade Consequences of Further Escalation of Conflict in Ukraine

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For months, the Biden administration and the governments of U.S. allies around the world have raised concerns about Russian actions in the region. In the same breath, those governments have warned of massive, coordinated...more

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U.S. Government Signals that Increased Sanctions and Export Controls Will Likely Follow if Russia Invades Ukraine

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Russia has amassed more than 100,000 troops at the Ukrainian border, leading the White House to issue a warning on January 25 that the U.S. is “prepared to implement sanctions with massive consequences that were not...more

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U.S. Sanctions Individuals for ‘Destabilization Activities in Ukraine’; Is Prepared to Impose Harsher Measures

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On January 20, 2022, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s (Treasury) Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctioned four individuals who are acting at the direction of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) to...more

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