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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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Maya Lester KC

EU Court of Justice rejects Russian National Settlement Depository’s delisting appeal & upholds wide definition of “support” for Russian Government

15/06/2026 — The Court of Justice of the European Union has rejected the Russian National Settlement Depository's appeal against the General Court's refusal to annul its...
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Tanker Ship
Maya Lester KC

UK intercepts sanctioned Russian vessel in English Channel

15/06/2026 — The UK intercepted and boarded a sanctioned Russian vessel in the English Channel on Sunday 14 June 2026. The SMYRTOS was specified under regulation 57F of...
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Michael O'Kane

US and Iran extended ceasefire deal includes waiving & lifting sanctions

15/06/2026 — The US and Iran have agreed a draft deal to extend the ceasefire and re-open the Straits of Hormuz. The draft deal will take...
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Maya Lester KC

UK Court of Appeal says decision to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was lawful, overturning court below

15/06/2026 — Palestine Action was proscribed as a terrorist organisation by the Home Secretary under the Terrorism Act 2000 in 2025. Huda Ammori, one of Palestine...
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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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Michael O'Kane

US publishes list of medical devices requiring specific authorisation for North Korea exports

15/06/2026 — The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has published a list of medical devices that require specific authorisation before they can be exported...
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UK flag & Big Ben
Maya Lester KC

UK arms dealers convicted of illegally brokering weapons deals

15/06/2026 — Two men have been found guilty at Southwark Crown Court of brokering illegal weapons deals without the required UK trade control licences – press...
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Havana Cuba
Michael O'Kane

US designates Cuba’s state oil company CUPET and removes 2 from Russia list

15/06/2026 — The US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added Cuba's state-owned oil and gas company to the Specially Designated...
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Ukraine Parliament
Maya Lester KC

Ukraine adds 46 people and entities to Ukraine sanctions list

15/06/2026 — Ukraine has applied sanctions against Russian propagandist media outlets and judges who issued unlawful decisions against Ukrainian journalists, activists, and politicians – press release. President...
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