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Michael O'Kane

Global Sanctions at London International Disputes Week – discussion of changed behaviour & targeted sanctions

12/05/2026 — Global Sanctions and Brick Court Chambers are hosting a discussion at LIDW in London on Wednesday 3rd June 2026, from 4:30pm to 6pm. The...
US Department of Justice
Michael O'Kane

US extends BP licence for Azeri Gas Field

11/05/2026 — According to Reuters, citing a BP spokesperson, the Shah Deniz General License has been extended for an undisclosed period. The Shah Deniz project is...
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Maya Lester KC

US makes first designations under new Cuba sanctions framework

11/05/2026 — The US has made its first Cuba designations under Executive Order 14404, which came into force on 1 May 2026 – press release. The...
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Michael O'Kane

US adds Iraqi Oil Official and Terrorist Militias in Iraq to Iran sanctions list

11/05/2026 — The US has added four people and four entities related to Iraq’s oil sector to its Iran sanctions list as part of the “Economic...
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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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Maya Lester KC

New Zealand adds 20 to Russia sanctions list

11/05/2026 — New Zealand has added 11 entities and 9 people to its Russia sanctions list under the  Russia Sanctions Regulations 2022 – press release. The...
EU Parliament
Michael O'Kane

EU updates Russia sanctions asset freezing & diplomat FAQ guidance

11/05/2026 — The EU has updated its guidance on asset freezing measures & movements of Russian diplomats. The FAQs on the asset freezing prohibition under Regulation...
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Maya Lester KC

EU Court rejects 3 Makhlouf family Syria delisting appeals

11/05/2026 — The Court of Justice of the European Union has dismissed 3 appeals by members of the Makhlouf family against General Court judgments upholding their...
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Michael O'Kane

Australia adds Balochistan Liberation Army to sanctions list

11/05/2026 — Australia has imposed counter-terrorism financing sanctions on the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and three of its senior leaders for their engagement in and support...

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