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Michael O'Kane

Dutch Parliament amends Financial Supervision Act – statutory right to businesses registered in the Netherlands to a basic bank account

26/10/2026 — The Dutch Parliament passed an amendment to the Dutch Financial Supervision Act (Wft) in May 2026. It is due to come into force on...
Netherlands flag
Maya Lester KC

Dutch Court orders ING not to terminate banking relationship with Gazprom

26/10/2026 — The District Court of Amsterdam has granted a provisional order in favour of Dutch Gazprom International Projects BV (a subsidiary of Russian Gazprom International...
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Michael O'Kane

EU Commission issues statements on US sanctions policies adopted in October 2026

23/10/2026 — The EU Commission has issued 2 statements to the European Parliament on US sanctions policies adopted in October 2026. The first concerns the US Executive...
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Maya Lester KC

EU Parliamentary Research Service publishes report on EU Blocking Statute

23/10/2026 — The EU Parliamentary Research Service (EPRS) has published a report on the context and debate surrounding the possible activation of the EU’s Blocking Statute...
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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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UK flag & Big Ben
Michael O'Kane

UK amends 3 open general export licences on military and dual-use goods

23/10/2026 — The UK Export Control Joint Unit has issued 3 open general export licences, which came into force on 14 October 2026 – Notice to...
Russia flag
Maya Lester KC

US extends Lukoil International general license until 21 November 2026

23/10/2026 — The US has issued General License 131K to allow transactions related to the negotiation of contracts for the sale or transfer of Lukoil International...
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Michael O'Kane

US sanctions Iran ‘shadow fleet’ networks and publishes related general licenses

23/10/2026 — The US has added 5 people, 4 entities, and 9 vessels to its EO 13902 Iran sanctions list for being part of Iran’s ‘shadow...
Russia flag and justice figurine
Maya Lester KC

Russian court finds that UK and US sanctions suspend liability in Russian contract dispute

23/10/2026 — The Arbitrazh Court of the Tambov Region in Russia has dismissed a RUB 69.5m claim against Russian servicing company ‘OOO Gorka-Aeroservis’ because UK sanctions...

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