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Michael O'Kane

US delists 1 person and 1 entity from DRC sanctions list

24/09/2026 — The US has removed Francois Olenga and Safari Club from its EO 13413 DRC sanctions list. The EO targets those who materially support the...
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Maya Lester KC

Canada adds 5 people and 5 entities to Iran sanctions list for human rights violations and digital repression

24/09/2026 — Canada has added 5 people and 5 entities to its Iran sanctions list under the  Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations – press release, backgrounder....
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Maya Lester KC

UK OFSI introduces new presumption of denial for licensing sanctioned Iranian banks

24/09/2026 — In guidance issued on 23 September 2026, the UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) said it will introduce a presumption of denial for...
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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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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

EU renews Reg 269 (Russia targeted sanctions) for 3 years and delists Usmanov, Fridman and Falaleev

22/09/2026 — The EU Council has agreed to renew its targeted financial sanctions on people and entities designated under Regulation (EU) 269/2014 for 36 months/ 3...
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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,...
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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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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