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Michael O'Kane

Russia imposes travel bans on Japanese journalists and academics

12/11/2025 — Russia has imposed travel ban sanctions on 30 Japanese journalists and academics – press release. Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the travel bans...
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Maya Lester KC

US confirms suspension of 50% rule and removes 1 entry from entity list

12/11/2025 — The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has issued a final rule suspending for one year the application of the 50% rule to...
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Michael O'Kane

Statements on 3rd country alignment with EU 19th Russia sanctions package

12/11/2025 — The EU has issued four statements on third country alignment with its 19th sanctions package against Russia, which was adopted in October 2025. Albania,...
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Maya Lester KC

US Tri-Seal Advisory on Syria sanctions and export control relief

11/11/2025 — The US has published a Tri-Seal Advisory setting out US measures which have eased sanctions and export controls on Syria. The Advisory is Tri-Seal...
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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

UK OFCOM confirms it has not used Russia sanctions power to request information

11/11/2025 — OFCOM, the UK’s regulator for communications services, has confirmed that it has not yet used its powers to request information under the UK Russia...
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Maya Lester KC

EU Statement on 3rd country alignment with ISIS and Moldova sanctions

11/11/2025 — The EU has published 2 statements on 3rd countries which have aligned themselves with recent changes to the EU’s Moldova and ISIL & Al-Qaida...
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Michael O'Kane

Japan approves amendments to the Export Trade Control Order

11/11/2025 — Japan has approved a Cabinet Order to amend part of the Export Trade Control Order. The amendments will come into force at later dates...
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Michael O'Kane

China adds US, Mexico & Canada adds precursor chemicals to export control list

10/11/2025 — China has added the United States, Canada, and Mexico to its list of countries requiring export licences for certain precursor chemicals, and has added...
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