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Michael O'Kane

11-year sentence in Latvia for exporting dual use goods to Russian military

18/03/2026 — An Azerbaijani national has received an 11-year custodial sentence for exporting equipment to the Russian military in breach of Latvia’s Criminal Law and EU...
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Maya Lester KC

Sweden seizes EU sanctioned vessel and arrests captain

18/03/2026 — Sweden has seized an EU-sanctioned vessel according to media reports. The Sea Owl I (IMO 9321172) was seized by the Swedish coast guard on...
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Michael O'Kane

UK updates Central African Republic sanctions guidance

18/03/2026 — The UK has updated its statutory guidance on sanctions under the Central African Republic (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. The updated guidance: Reflects changes...
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Maya Lester KC

US $1.1m settlement agreement with TradeStation Securities for providing brokerage services in sanctioned jurisdictions

18/03/2026 — The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has concluded a settlement agreement with TradeStation Securities Inc, which has agreed to pay $1.1 million...
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In focusRussia sanctions

Sanctions are imposed on Russia by the EU, UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Japan, and New Zealand and others, following Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014 and invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

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Michael O'Kane

US BIS suspends license exception SCP for transactions involving Cuban owned banks

18/03/2026 — The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has suspended License Exception Support for the Cuban People (SCP) under §740.21(b)(1) of the Export Administration...
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Maya Lester KC

EU issues FAQ guidance on provision of payment services under Reg 833

18/03/2026 — The EU has published new FAQs on the application of Article 5b(2) of Regulation (EU) 833/2014, introduced as part of the 19th sanctions package...
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Michael O'Kane

UK amends basis of listing for 1 person on Russia list

18/03/2026 — The UK has amended Viatcheslav Kantor’s listing on its Russia sanctions list made under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Mr Kantor was...
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Maya Lester KC

Canada says it will not ease Russia sanctions on Russian oil in the way the US has

17/03/2026 — Canada’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, has said Canada will maintain sanctions on Russia and on Russian oil after the US issued a temporary licence...

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