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Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - Month of May 2025

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I. U.S. Sanctions - President Trump Threatens Sanctions on Russia Following Drone Attack on Ukraine: On May 28, Bloomberg reported that President Trump said he was “‘absolutely’ considering new sanctions against Russia as...more

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Cyber Defense Dialogues | 2025 NATO Summit | Episode 1

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Ahead of the 2025 NATO Summit, hosts Lokke Moerel and Alex van der Wolk speak with top experts and policymakers about hybrid threats, strategic defense, and the shifting digital battlefield....more

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European Union Adopts 16th Package of Sanctions Against Russia, Further Impacting the Aviation Industry

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On 24 February 2025, the European Union adopted the 16th Russia sanctions package. The new measures amending the framework Council Regulation (EU) 833/2014 are found and included in Council Regulation (EU) 2025/395. They...more

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EU/UK Russia Sanctions: Potential De-escalation of Sanctions and Divergence from U.S. Regime

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Background - The war in Ukraine has taken a new diplomatic turn in recent weeks. Having historically aligned with the European Union (EU) and United Kingdom (UK) on its condemnation of Russia’s war in Ukraine, and the need...more

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EU Imposing New Sanctions on Russia as U.S. Engages in Peace Talks

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Following the first day of formal discussions between the United States and Russia about the potential of ending the Russia/Ukraine conflict, the EU is reportedly moving forward with additional sanctions against Russia. The...more

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EU Sanctions—Article 8a “Best Efforts” Explained

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On 24 June 2024, the European Union (EU) implemented its 14th package of sanctions against Russia to combat its continued aggression against Ukraine. A notable addition was made to Article 8a of Council Regulation (EU) No...more

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Article 8a "Best Efforts" Explained

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On 24 June 2024, the European Union (EU) implemented its 14th package of sanctions against Russia to combat its continued aggression against Ukraine. The package introduced new anti-circumvention measures to strengthen...more

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If Europe Freezes, Will Ukraine Burn?

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As I predicted might happen in a previous article, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stopped Russia from exporting oil and natural gas pumped in Russia through pipelines traversing Ukraine to Austria, Hungary and other...more

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Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - Month of December

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I.  US SANCTIONS - U.S. Department of the Treasury Designates Russian Construction Director and Issues Russia-Related General Licenses: On December 18, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control...more

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The EU adopts 15th sanctions package against Russia and Belarus

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On 16 December 2024, the EU adopted several new sanctions measures, including its 15th package of sanctions against Russia which expands the sectoral and financial restrictions applicable to Russian persons. The EU also...more

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EU Adopts 15th Sanctions Package Against Russia... And More

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As the year closes, the European Union (“EU”) continues to use sanctions as its foreign policy tool of choice. On December 16, 2024, the EU adopted a total of 15 texts providing for new sanctions. While the centerpiece, the...more

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Hot Topics in International Trade - December 2024 - Tariffs, and the Temptation to Use Them as Geopolitical Leverage

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The United States has a long history of using tariffs. The first significant tariff legislation was the Tariff Act of 1789, signed by President George Washington. Tariffs have been used for various purposes over the years,...more

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Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - Month of November

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I.  US SANCTIONS - US Department of the Treasury Acts to Curtail Russia’s Use of the International Finance System: On November 21, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) designated...more

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Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - Month of October

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I.  US SANCTIONS - U.S. Department of the Treasury Targets Russian Military-Industrial Producers: On October 30, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced new sanctions on 275 individuals and entities involved in...more

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Interpreting EU Sanctions: The Court of Justice enters the debate

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Historically, the majority of sanctions cases before the EU Courts have been “de-listing” cases—actions by individuals or entities seeking to annul their designation on the EU Asset Freeze. These cases have offered little...more

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New EU Sanctions against Russia's destabilising activities - Regulation 2024/2642

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On 10 October 2024, the new EU sanctions framework against Russia will come into force. Council Regulation (EU) 2024/2642 introduces new restrictive measures against Russia in response to its destabilising activities against...more

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Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - Month of September

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I.  US SANCTIONS - U.S. Department of the Treasury Acts Against Russian Virtual Currency Exchanges: On September 26, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued an...more

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US Presidential Elections 2024—What is at Stake for Swiss Companies and Investors?

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The November U.S. Presidential electoral campaign is in full swing. Since President Joe Biden ended his reelection bid and Vice President Kamala Harris secured the Democratic Party nomination, polls now show a tight race...more

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Russia/Ukraine Sanctions Update - Month of August

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US SANCTIONS - US Department of the Treasury Takes Further Action against Russia’s International Supply Chains: On August 23, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the US...more

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EU Targets Foreign Subsidiaries in New Sanctions Packages

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The European Union's latest sanctions packages in relation to Russia and Belarus impose novel obligations on EU companies with respect to their foreign subsidiaries' operations....more

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EU Revises Restrictive Measure “Best Practices” to Account for Adoption of OFAC 50% Rule Equivalent

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On July 3, 2024, the Council of the European Union (“EU Council”) officially promulgated a new set of best practices (“best practices” or “guidance”) for organizations seeking to comply with the latest sanctions regulations...more

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EU’s 14th Package of Sanctions on Russia

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On 24 June 2024, the EU adopted its 14th package of sanctions against Russia. The latest measures include: The designation of 116 additional individuals and entities across a number of industries for their responsibility in...more

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EU extends sanctions against Belarus to fight circumvention

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Following the adoption of its 14th sanctions package against Russia, the European Union ("EU") extended the scope of its sanctions against Belarus with a view to "mirroring several of the restrictive measures already in place...more

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EU Adopts 14th Sanctions Package Against Russia

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On June 24, 2024, the European Union (“EU”) adopted its 14th sanctions package against Russia, which “responds to the needs and findings on the ground, and tackles enforcement issues,” “target high-value sectors of the...more

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New EU Sanctions Reporting Obligations in Force as of 1 May 2024 and 1 June 2024

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The new EU notification requirements relating to transfers of funds out of the EU by EU entities with a certain level of direct or indirect Russian ownership enters into force soon. The reporting obligation has a broad scope,...more

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