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Maya Lester KC

Russian court judgment in VEF case – foreign sanctions contrary to public policy

03/10/2025 — The Moscow Commercial Court has ordered BNY Mellon Corporation to pay damages to VEB.RF in Case A40-89051/2025. VEB bought bonds issued by RusHydro Capital...
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Michael O'Kane

UK Sanctions Perceptions Survey deadline extended to 10 October

03/10/2025 — The UK FCDO has extended the deadline for responses to the UK sanctions perception survey until 10 October 2025. The survey, conducted by Deloitte,...
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Maya Lester KC

Finnish Court dismisses Russian shadow fleet crew prosecution

03/10/2025 — The Helsinki District Court has dismissed charges against 3 crew members of a ship said to be part of Russia’s shadow fleet (oil tankers...
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Michael O'Kane

Japan amends Trade Control Regulations

03/10/2025 — Japan has amended its Trade Control Regulations to implement a digital application system. The regulations that have been amended are the: Export Trade Control...
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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.

Key Russia Sanctions Documents

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Maya Lester KC

BIS renews temporary denial order against Russian airline

03/10/2025 — The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has renewed its temporary denial of export privileges against Ural Airlines JSC under Section 766.24 of the US...
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Michael O'Kane

Canada amends Iran sanctions regulations to implement UN snapback

02/10/2025 — Canada has amended the United Nations Resolutions on Iran Regulations to implement UN snapback sanctions on Iran. UN sanctions were reinstated earlier this week...
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Maya Lester KC

US extends Serbian Oil Industry sanctions waiver again

02/10/2025 — The US has issued a license postponing the implementation of sanctions on the Russian-owned Serbian Oil Industry (NIS), which operates Serbia’s only oil refinery....
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Michael O'Kane

UK publishes new AUKUS Open General Licence

02/10/2025 — The UK has replaced its Open General Export Licence for the export of dual-use items and military goods, software and technology between Australia, the...
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Michael O'Kane

UK amends Iran Sanctions Regulations to implement UN snapback

02/10/2025 — The Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2025, which amend the UK’s Iran sanctions regime to reflect the reintroduction of UN sanctions on...
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US BIS publishes export control settlements

02/10/2025 — The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has published details of 2 settlements related to breaches of the Export Administration Regulations. Luminultra BIS...
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US designates 22 entities and 22 people involved in Iranian weapons procurement

02/10/2025 — The US has designated 22 entities and 22 people said to be involved in procuring weaponry for the Iranian military – press release. The...
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Michael O'Kane

UK updates Iran sanctions list following UN Iran snapback

01/10/2025 — The UK has updated its Iran sanctions list under the Iran (Sanctions) (Nuclear) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 following the reintroduction of UN sanctions on...
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