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Michael O'Kane

The Netherlands considers replacing its sanctions law

13/04/2026 — The Dutch government has submitted a Bill to Parliament to replace the 1977 Sanctions Act with a new International Sanctions Act. The Bill proposes...
Maya Lester KC

Iceland incorporates updates to EU Zimbabwe sanctions into domestic law

13/04/2026 — Iceland has amended its Zimbabwe sanctions regulation (Regulation 744/2015) to incorporate an EU regulation which renews an arms embargo on Zimbabwe but ends asset...
Tanker Ship
Michael O'Kane

US to impose blockade on ships entering/exiting Iranian ports

13/04/2026 — US President Donald Trump has announced that the US will impose a blockade on all ships entering or exiting Iranian ports from 10.00am US...
UK Parliament
Maya Lester KC

UK’s Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation to expand licensing remit

13/04/2026 — The UK’s Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) will be responsible for licensing sanctioned goods and associated ancillary services for export to sanctioned destinations...
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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

US Congressional Research Service briefs Congress on sanctions options during US/Iran peace negotiations

13/04/2026 — The US Congressional Research Service has prepared a briefing to Congress as the US and Iran negotiate a peace agreement. The US and Iran...
Ukraine flag
Maya Lester KC

Ukraine adds 5 people to Russia list ahead of Russia’s participation at the Venice Biennale

13/04/2026 — Ukraine has issued Presidential Decree 305/2026, adding 5 cultural figures who have supported Russia’s war in Ukraine to its sanctions list – press release....
UK flag & Big Ben
Michael O'Kane

UK extends wind down general licence for sanctioned insurance company

13/04/2026 — The UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation has extended general licence INT/2026/8893924, which allows for the winding down of insurance policies written by Maritime...
US flag
Maya Lester KC

US extends time for companies to apply for approved IC designer status

13/04/2026 — The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has extended a deadline to apply for “approved” designer status under its export controls on advanced...

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