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Michael O'Kane

EU renews Lebanon sanctions regime until July 2027

22/07/2026 — The EU has renewed its Regulation (EU) 2021/1275 Lebanon sanctions regime until 31 July 2027. The Reg 1275 regime imposes autonomous EU sanctions on...
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Maya Lester KC

UK publishes FAQ guidance on basic needs allowance licences

22/07/2026 — The UK has added 6 FAQs on basic needs allowance (BNA) licences to its frequently asked questions. A BNA licence is a specific licence...
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Michael O'Kane

US imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods under Section 338 Tariff Act 1930

22/07/2026 — President Trump signed 3 proclamations imposing an additional 50% ad valorem duty on certain Canadian goods – White House fact sheet. The tariffs were...
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Maya Lester KC

EU updates FAQ guidance on meaning of “operator” in Reg 833 following CJEU preliminary ruling

22/07/2026 — The EU has updated its FAQ guidance on the meaning of operator under Article 2f of Regulation (EU) 833/2014 following the Court of Justice...
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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

Norway amends sanctions regulation to align with EU’s 20th sanctions package

22/07/2026 — Norway has introduced a new sanctions package against Russia, to align its domestic law with the EU’s 20th sanctions package - Press release. The...
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Maya Lester KC

EU General Court rejects Beloglazov’s Russia de-listing case & interprets “facilitating sanctions circumvention”

21/07/2026 — Beloglazov v Council (T-492/24). The EU General Court has rejected Dimitry Beloglazov’s application to annul his designation under Article 3(1)(h)(i) of Regulation (EU) 269/2014...
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Maya Lester KC

Dutch bank fined for inadequate sanctions and anti-money laundering controls

21/07/2026 — De Nederlandsche Bank has imposed an administrative fine of €8.5 million on ABN AMRO Bank operating under deficient anti-money laundering and sanctions controls between September...
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Maya Lester KC

European Public Prosecutor’s Office requests investigation into sanctions circumvention in Poland

21/07/2026 — The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) has requested law enforcement authorities in Poland to investigate a case of suspected circumvention of Russia sanctions. The...
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