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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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Michael O'Kane

Canada publishes sanctions guidance for aerospace and defence sector

22/04/2026 — Canada has published guidance to help Canadian aerospace and defence organisations understand sanctions compliance and manage sanctions risks. Export controls and sanctions Sanctions may...
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Maya Lester KC

UK removes Syria trade sanctions on gold, precious metals, diamonds and luxury goods

22/04/2026 — The UK has amended its Syria sanctions regime by issuing the Syria (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026, which came into force on 22...
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Michael O'Kane

Japan updates defence equipment export framework

22/04/2026 — The Japanese government has approved amendments to the Three Principles on the Transfer of Defence Equipment and updated the accompanying operational guidance. The revised...
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Maya Lester KC

US adds Iranian missile and UAV procurement networks to sanctions lists

22/04/2026 — The US has added 8 people, 4 entities and 2 aircraft to its EO 13382 non-proliferation and EO 13224 counterterrorism sanctions lists for procuring...
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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 adds 2 entities to Russia hybrid threats sanctions list

21/04/2026 — The EU has added 2 entities to its Russia hybrid threats sanctions list under Regulation (EU) 2024/2462 – press release. Euromore, a Belgium-based media...
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Maya Lester KC

Polish company fined PLN 20 million for breaching EU sanctions on Russia

21/04/2026 — Poland’s national tax administration (KAS) has imposed a PLN 20 million (€4.7 million) fine on a Polish company that exported luxury cars to Russia...
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Michael O'Kane

Iranian citizen extradited to US on Iran sanctions breaches charges

21/04/2026 — An Iranian citizen has been extradited from Panama to the US to face charges of breaching US sanctions on Iran. Reza Dindar is said...
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Maya Lester KC

EU renews Moldova sanctions regime until April 2027

21/04/2026 — The EU will renew its Moldova sanctions regime established by Regulation (EU) 2023/888 until 29 April 2027. The Regulation 888 regime was established at...
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