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Maya Lester KC

US issues new general licence to delay authorisation of PdVSA bond transactions

06/05/2026 — The United States has issued General License 5W, which authorises certain transactions related to Venezuela's state-owned oil company's 2020 8.5% bond. The licence takes...
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Michael O'Kane

Ukraine sanctions 5 people over threats to national security and support for Russia

06/05/2026 — Ukraine has issued Presidential Decree 358/2026, adding five people to its sanctions list for actions threatening Ukraine's national interests, security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity...
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Maya Lester KC

High Court rejects Rusal’s sanctions defence in arbitration enforcement set aside application

06/05/2026 — The English Commercial Court has rejected Rusal’s application to set aside an order enforcing an LCIA arbitration award in favour of VTB’s German subsidiary...
Havana Cuba
Michael O'Kane

US signs new Executive Order authorising secondary sanctions & sanctions on Cuban regime officials

05/05/2026 — President Trump has signed a new Executive Order authorising sanctions on those responsible for repression in Cuba and for threats to US national security...
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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

UK sanctions 35 people and entities for Russia drone supply chains and migrant trafficking

05/05/2026 — The UK has added 35 people and entities to its sanctions lists targeting Russia's drone capabilities and the trafficking of migrants to support Russia's...
China & US imports
Michael O'Kane

China blocking order against US Iran-related sanctions on five Chinese companies

05/05/2026 — China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) has issued a blocking order with effect from 2 May 2026 prohibiting recognition, enforcement of, or compliance with US...
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Maya Lester KC

US OFAC alert on sanctions risks of Iranian Strait of Hormuz toll demands

05/05/2026 — OFAC has published an alert warning of the sanctions risks associated with Iranian demands for toll payments in exchange for safe passage through the...
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Michael O'Kane

US adds 6 people and 21 entities to Iran sanctions list over shadow banking and illicit oil trade

05/05/2026 — The US has added 6 people, 21 entities, and 1 vessel to its Iran sanctions list as part of the "Economic Fury" campaign targeting...

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