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Maya Lester KC

US extends Serbian oil refinery’s licence until 28 August 2026

03/08/2026 — The US has extended the operating licence for the Serbia’s Russian-owned oil refinery, Naftna Industrija Srbije (NIS), until 28 August 2026. The previous licence...
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Michael O'Kane

US adds 43 Chinese companies to Uyghur forced labour entity list & adds to FCC covered list

03/08/2026 — The US has added 43 companies based in China to its entity list under the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) – press release....
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Maya Lester KC

Isle of Man publishes sanctions guidance & national risk assessment

03/08/2026 — The Isle of Man has published materials to strengthen awareness of sanctions and proliferation financing (PF) risk across Island firms. On 2 July 2026,...
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Michael O'Kane

Reuters links Dubai crypto exchange to $4 billion Iran sanctions evasion scheme

03/08/2026 — A Reuters investigation has identified a Dubai-based crypto exchange at the centre of a $4 billion Iranian sanctions evasion operation. The unlicensed exchange, Shelbit,...
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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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Maya Lester KC

UN renews Central African Republic regime & amends 5 Taliban listings

03/08/2026 — The UN Security Council has adopted Resolution 2827 (2026), extending the Central African Republic sanctions regime under Resolution 2745 (2024) for one year until...
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Michael O'Kane

Mexican woman pleads guilty in US to breaching narcotics sanctions

31/07/2026 — A US-sanctioned Mexican national has pleaded guilty to breaching the Foreign Narcotics Kingpin Act by engaging in transactions and dealings in property in the...
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Maya Lester KC

UK ECJU moves F680 applications to LITE from SPIRE

31/07/2026 — From 31 July 2026, the UK Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has changed how some F680 applications are submitted – Notice to Exporters 2026/18....
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Michael O'Kane

Third countries align with EU sanctions on drone manufacturers

31/07/2026 — Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Norway and Ukraine have aligned with the EU’s decision to designate 1 person and...

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