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UK Parliament
Michael O'Kane

UK updates basis for Mikhail Fridman designation

26/06/2026 — The UK has amended its statement of reasons for listing Mikhail Fridman under the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019. Mr Fridman was UK-sanctioned...
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FATF
Maya Lester KC

Financial Action Task Force updates recommendations on terrorism sanctions

26/06/2026 — The FATF has updated Recommendation 6 of its Standards on targeted financial sanctions related to terrorism and terrorist financing – press release. Recommendation 6...
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UK flag & Big Ben
Michael O'Kane

UK issues dual-use goods open general export licence

26/06/2026 — The UK has issued a new open general export licence for listed dual-use goods. The OGEL is a consolidation of the EU member states...
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US flag
Maya Lester KC

US removes 7 people, 2 companies and 2 vessels from Russia sanctions list

26/06/2026 — The US has removed 7 Russian people, 2 Turkish companies and 2 vessels from its EO 14024 Russia sanctions list. Those delisted are: Ivan...
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Russia sanctions
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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US justice
Michael O'Kane

US-sanctioned ICC judges bring claim challenging designation

26/06/2026 — 3 judges of the International Criminal Court have filed a claim against the US, challenging the basis of their designation under the EO 14203...
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EU flag with figure of justice
Maya Lester KC

CJEU rejects Ammar Sharif’s sanctions delisting appeal

25/06/2026 — The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has dismissed Ammar Sharif's appeal against the General Court's judgment in Case T‑503/23, which rejected...
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UK flag on map
Maya Lester KC

UK issues licence authorising insolvency-related payments connected with the Prince Group and Lukoil-related FAQ

25/06/2026 — The UK has amended General Licence INT/2026/9491628 which allowed insolvency-related payments and activities connected with UK-sanctioned Prince Group and their subsidiaries – publication notice....
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China Great Hall of the People
Michael O'Kane

Chinese Ministry of Commerce announces reporting mechanism for violations of export controls on strategic minerals

25/06/2026 — The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has announced a new procedure for reporting violations of export control regulations concerning dual-use items derived from strategic minerals....
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