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Michael O'Kane

US sanctions 4 companies and 4 ships linked to Venezuelan oil

02/01/2026 — The US has sanctioned 4 Venezuelan companies and 4 associated ships said to be involved in the Venezuelan ‘shadow fleet’ – vessels which use...
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Maya Lester KC

US adds 10 to Iran and non-proliferation sanctions lists – delists 4 others

30/12/2025 — The US has added 6 people and 4 entities to its Iran and non-proliferation sanctions list. It removed 1 person from the Russia sanctions...
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Michael O'Kane

Netherlands publishes 2025 sanctions overview

30/12/2025 — The Netherlands has published an update on the current state of affairs regarding sanctions. The update sets out how the Netherlands implements EU and...
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Maya Lester KC

US publishes final rule amending ITAR Regulations to streamline defence exports to Australia and the UK

30/12/2025 — The US has published a final rule to “streamline defence trade” between the US, UK, and Australia. The final rule modifies § 126.7 of...
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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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Michael O'Kane

China revises foreign trade law to strengthen export controls

30/12/2025 — China has formally approved amendments to its Foreign Trade Law to strengthen export controls. The changes are due to come into force on 1...
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Maya Lester KC

Iceland publishes report on sanctions screening practices

30/12/2025 — Iceland has published a review of sanctions screening practices in companies with screening obligations under Article 13 of Act No. 68/2023. Icelandic legal entities...
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Maya Lester KC

Poland arrests 5 in birch plywood sanctions evasion investigation

29/12/2025 — The National Revenue Administration (KAS) and Maritime Border Guard Unit (MOSG) have arrested 5 people suspected of breaching EU sanctions on Russia and Belarus...
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Michael O'Kane

Ukraine synchronizes sanctions with the UK and UN South Sudan sanctions regime

29/12/2025 — Ukraine has published 2 decrees synchronizing its designations with the UK and the UN South Sudan sanctions regime. UK sanctions alignment Ukraine sanctioned 9...
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