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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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Maya Lester KC

US designates International Criminal Court

09/10/2026 — The US has designated the International Criminal Court in its entirety under its ICC sanctions regime, EO 14023 – press release; fact sheet. Designation...
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Michael O'Kane

Lithuanian court rejects application to set aside fine for breach of EU sanctions

09/10/2026 — The Regional Administrative Court of Lithuania has dismissed an application by Dage Capital application to set aside a 418,677 EUR fine imposed on it...
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Maya Lester KC

UN extends Sudan sanctions regime until January 2027 to allow for more time to discuss expanding regime

09/10/2026 — The UN Security Council has issued resolution 2830 (2026) to extend its Sudan sanctions regime (resolution 1591 (2005)) until January 2027 to allow more...
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Michael O'Kane

US renews Russia GL authorising some transactions with the Russian Central Bank, National Wealth Funds & Finance Ministry until 9 Jan 2027

09/10/2026 — The US has issued Russia-related General License 13S to continue to authorise  transactions involving the Russian Central Bank, National Wealth Fund and Ministry of...
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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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Maya Lester KC

EU extends Nicaragua sanctions regime until 15 October 2027

09/10/2026 — The EU has extended its Regulation (EU) 2019/1716 Nicaragua sanctions regime for one year until 15 October 2027. The Reg 1716 regime targets people...
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Michael O'Kane

EU adds Olga Belyavtseva to Reg 269 sanctions list

09/10/2026 — The EU has added Olga Belyavtseva to its sanctions list under Regulation (EU) 269/2014. Ms Belyavtseva is a Russian entrepreneur. She is already subject...
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Maya Lester KC

US imposes sanctions to “neutralise” Iran’s shadow fleet

09/10/2026 — The US has added 6 people, 27 entities and 22 vessels to its Iran sanctions lists under EO 13846 and 13902 – press release....
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Michael O'Kane

UK adds sanctions FAQ on OFSI specific licences

09/10/2026 — The UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation has added an FAQ on what happens to specific licences when a designated person is delisted. Specific...
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