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Full coverage of global sanctions regimes, including the United Nations, European Union, United Kingdom, United States, and many others. Updated several times a day.

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Michael O'Kane

Japan implements UN sanctions on RSF commanders

09/04/2026 — Japan has added 4 Sudan RSF commanders to its sanctions list following their designation by the UN in February 2026 (pursuant to resolution 1591...
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Maya Lester KC

US proposes GENIUS Act rules on stablecoin sanctions compliance

09/04/2026 — The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) have published a joint proposed rule to implement sanctions...
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Michael O'Kane

US publishes Spanish language versions of Venezuela-related general licences

09/04/2026 — The US has published Spanish language versions of the following Venezuela-related general licences: GL 46B, authorising certain activities involving Venezuelan-origin oil or petrochemical products...
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Maya Lester KC

China enacts supply chain regulations

09/04/2026 — China has enacted regulations on the security of industrial and supply chains that are aimed at preventing security risks in industrial supply chains –...
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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.

Key Russia Sanctions Documents

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Michael O'Kane

US issues Russia general licence authorising administrative transactions

09/04/2026 — The US has issued Russia General Licence 13Q, which authorises certain administrative transactions prohibited by Directive 4 under EO 14024. GL 13Q means transactions involving the...
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Maya Lester KC

US reaches settlement agreement with Solventum over unlawful liqui-cel exports

08/04/2026 — The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has reached a $1.6 million settlement with Solventum Corporation, a medical products company based in Minnesota,...
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Michael O'Kane

UK updates open general licence for AUKUS nations

08/04/2026 — The UK has replaced its Open General Licence for exports of dual-use items and military goods, software and technology between Australia, the US and...
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Maya Lester KC

Swiss Federal Supreme Court judgment: US secondary sanctions risk does not override constitutional obligation on PostFinance to provide payment services

08/04/2026 — The Swiss Federal Supreme Court has dismissed an appeal by PostFinance, Switzerland’s state-owned payment services provider, against a Bern Commercial Court judgment requiring it...
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