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Michael O'Kane

Ukraine adds 52 linked to grain exports to autonomous sanctions list

18/08/2026 — Ukraine has added 52 people, entities and vessels to its autonomous sanctions list – press release. Decree 725/2026 adds 11 Russian people, 28 entities...
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Maya Lester KC

Canada adds 5 people to Iran sanctions list

18/08/2026 — Canada has added 5 people to its Iran sanctions list under the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations – press release; backgrounder. All 5 are targeted...
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Michael O'Kane

Plexon Inc settles US export control breaches with suspended $1.7m penalty

18/08/2026 — Texas-based Plexon Inc has settled its liability for 8 breaches of the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR) with a $1.7 million civil penalty that...
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Maya Lester KC

BIS eases US export controls on drones

17/08/2026 — The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has eased export controls on drones and related parts, software and technology under the Export Administration...
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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.

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Michael O'Kane

UN updated 4 entries on ISIL/Al-Qaeda sanctions list

17/08/2026 — The UN Security Council Committee for the ISIL/Al-Qaeda sanctions regime has updated 4 entries to include additional aliases, addresses and reasons for listing. The...
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Maya Lester KC

BAE Systems’ US subsidiary agrees $36 million ITAR settlement

17/08/2026 — BAE Systems, Inc., the US subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, has agreed to pay a $36 million civil penalty to settle 104 charged breaches...
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Michael O'Kane

US imposes s232 tariffs on drone imports

17/08/2026 — The US has imposed tariffs on drone imports under s232 of the Trade Expansion Act 1962 – White House fact sheet. Section 232 allows...
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Maya Lester KC

New UK form for inviting OFSI to participate in events

14/08/2026 — The UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation has published a new form for organisations wishing to invite OFSI to speak at, attend, or participate...

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