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Michael O'Kane

US renews Lukoil International general licence until 19 September 2026

21/08/2026 — The US has issued General Licence 131I, to allow transactions related to the negotiations of contracts for the sale or transfer of Lukoil International GmbH...
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Maya Lester KC

Ukraine adds 141 to Russia sanctions list

21/08/2026 — Ukraine has added 87 people and 54 entities to its autonomous sanctions list under 4 decrees signed by President Zelenskyy – press release. The...
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Michael O'Kane

US adds to counternarcotics, Cuba & counterterrorism sanctions programmes, amends Hizballah’s designation

21/08/2026 — The US has designated 21 people, 16 entities and 10 vessels across its EO 14059 counternarcotics, EO 14404 Cuba and EO 13224 counterterrorism programmes....
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Maya Lester KC

US Congress research service updates Iran sanctions report

20/08/2026 — The Congressional Research Service has published an updated report on US economic sanctions on Iran. The report covers US Iran sanctions policy since 2020....
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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 statement on 3rd country alignment with 21st sanctions package and terrorism sanctions update

20/08/2026 — The EU has issued statements on 3rd country alignment with the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia and with its terrorism sanctions review. The...
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Maya Lester KC

Switzerland updates Iran money transfer notification and authorisation forms

20/08/2026 — Switzerland has updated the forms used to notify and seek authorisation for money transfers involving Iran. The Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and...
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Michael O'Kane

UAE halts all trade and financial transactions with Iran

20/08/2026 — The UAE has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice. A Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ announcement said the...
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Maya Lester KC

New Cayman sanctions rule comes into force 18 September 2026

20/08/2026 — The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) has issued a Rule on Compliance with Financial Sanctions and Targeted Financial Sanctions. The Rule takes effect on...

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