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Maya Lester KC

Russia renews agriculture counter sanctions until December 2028

23/09/2026 — Russia has renewed its counter sanctions on the import of certain agricultural products, raw materials and food into Russia, under Decree No.665 (September 17,...
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Michael O'Kane

EU renews Russia targeted sanctions for 3 years and delists Usmanov, Fridman and Falaleev

22/09/2026 — The EU Council has agreed to renew its financial sanctions on people and entities designated under Regulation (EU) 269/2014, and to delist Alisher Usmanov,...
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Maya Lester KC

US amends ITAR, US Munitions List, and Major Non-NATO Allies List

22/09/2026 — The US Department of State has amended the  International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), removing from the US Munitions List  (USML) certain uncrewed underwater vehicles,...
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Michael O'Kane

Turkey revokes Mellat Bank’s operating licence

22/09/2026 — Turkey’s Banking Regulation and Supervision Agency (BDDK) has revoked Iranian Mellat Bank’s operating licence in Istanbul. The action was taken under Article 71 of...
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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 renews Lukoil International general license until 22 October 2026

22/09/2026 — The US has issued General License 131J to allow transactions related to the negotiations of contracts for the sale or transfer of Lukoil International...
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Maya Lester KC

US updates Ethiopia designations following expiry of national emergency

22/09/2026 — The US has delisted all people and entities listed on the EO 14046 Ethiopia sanctions list, following the EO’s expiry. The EO declared a...
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Michael O'Kane

Russia enters foreign companies into temporary administration

22/09/2026 — The Kremlin has introduced temporary management of assets belonging to foreign-owned companies in Russia under Decree No. 661. The decree amends  Decree No. 302,...
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Bank of Russia files claim with EU General Court

22/09/2026 — The Bank of Russia has announced that it has filed a claim with the EU General Court to challenge Article 1(28) of Regulation (EU)...
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