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Full coverage of global sanctions regimes, including the United Nations, European Union, United Kingdom, United States, and many others. Updated several times a day.

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Michael O'Kane

OFAC updates FAQs on blocking and rejecting transactions

27/10/2026 — OFAC has amended 11 FAQs on blocking and rejecting transactions and filing reports. The FAQs apply across all OFAC sanctions regimes. OFAC says the...
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Maya Lester KC

UK’s OTSI publishes guidance on specified ships and construction services

27/10/2026 — The United Kingdom Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (OTSI) (the trade sanctions body) has published two new guidance documents and updated its guidance on...
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Michael O'Kane

Norway amends Russia sanctions legislation to align with the EU’s 21st Russia sanctions package

27/10/2026 — Norway has amended its Russia sanctions Regulation No. 1076 to align with the EU’s 21st Russia sanctions package from August 2026 – Press release;...
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Maya Lester KC

UK ECJU notice on proposed amendments to strategic export controls

27/10/2026 — The UK Export Control Joint Unit has published a notice to exporters containing information on proposed amendments to the Export Control Order 2008 and...
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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

New EU FAQ on Article 3k of reg 822 – ban on exporting refined petroleum products to Russia

27/10/2026 — The EU has issued a new FAQ on the proper interpretation of Article 3k of EU’s Russia sanctions Regulation (EU) 833/2014. It says that...
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Maya Lester KC

Ukraine adds 83 people and 79 entities to Russia sanctions list

27/10/2026 — Ukraine has added 83 people and 79 entities to its Russia sanctions list for being involved in the production of Russian ballistic missiles and...
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Michael O'Kane

Australia adds 2 people and 2 entities to DPRK sanctions list

27/10/2026 — The Australia Minister for Foreign Affairs has added 2 people and 2 entities to Australia’s DPRK sanctions list under its Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011...
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Michael O'Kane

EU renews ISIL/Daesh and Al-Qaeda sanctions regime until 31 October 2027

27/10/2026 — The EU has renewed its sanctions regime against ISIL/Daesh and Al-Qaeda until 31 October 2027 – press release. The regime was last renewed on...
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