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Maya Lester KC

Huawei trial begins in US for Iran sanctions violations

16/09/2026 — Huawei's criminal trial over alleged breaches of US sanctions against Iran has begun in federal court in Brooklyn, New York. The US first charged...
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Michael O'Kane

Belarus releases 25 prisoners in return for US sanctions relief

16/09/2026 — The US Special Envoy to Belarus has announced that 25 prisoners have been released from prisons in Belarus (see Reuters reporting) in return for...
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Maya Lester KC

Finnish Customs investigates €5.9m Russia sectoral sanctions breach case

16/09/2026 — Finnish Customs has announced that it is investigating suspected sectoral sanctions-breaching exports to Russia – press release. With thanks to Mark Handley’s European Sanctions...
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Michael O'Kane

New US South Africa visa restriction policy for those involved in race discrimination, violence & land seizures

16/09/2026 — The US State Department has issued a new visa restriction policy targeting people involved in race-based discrimination, incitement of violence, and uncompensated land seizures...
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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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Maya Lester KC

Canada adds 8 people linked to unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia sanctions list

16/09/2026 — Canada has added 8 people to its Russia sanctions list under the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations. Canada says those listed are currently, or...
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Michael O'Kane

Russian person pleads guilty in US to exporting US aerospace parts to Russia

16/09/2026 — Andrei Samuilovski has pleaded guilty in the District Court of Columbia, Washington D.C. to conspiracy to violate the Export Control Reform Act. Mr Samuilovski...
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Maya Lester KC

US seeks forfeiture of $61 million in cryptocurrency linked to Iranian oil sales

16/09/2026 — The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York has filed a civil forfeiture complaint against around $61 million in cryptocurrency. The...
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Michael O'Kane

European Commission updates EU dual-use export control list

16/09/2026 — The European Commission has adopted a Delegated Regulation updating the EU dual-use control list – press release. The Delegated Regulation replaces Annex I to...
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