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Maya Lester KC

Webinar with International Criminal Court Judge Kimberly Prost now sanctioned by the US – Monday 1 September 12.30pm UK time

29/08/2025 — Register here for our Global Sanctions webinar with Kimberly Prost, Judge of the International Criminal Court. 12.30pm UK time on Monday 1 September 2025....
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Michael O'Kane

Canada sanctions 16 people & 2 entities for Moldovan electoral interference

29/08/2025 — Canada’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has designated 16 people & 2 entities said to be linked to Russia’s attempt to interfere in Moldova’s upcoming...
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Maya Lester KC

E3 initiate snapback process for UN Iran sanctions

29/08/2025 — The British, French and German Foreign Ministers (E3) have made a joint statement initiating the “snapback” process defined in UN resolution 2231 (2015). The...
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Michael O'Kane

UK publishes data on export control licenses to Israel

28/08/2025 — The UK export control authority (ECJU) has published data on UK Israel export control licensing – up to 31 July 2025. See our coverage...
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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.

Key Russia Sanctions Documents

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Maya Lester KC

Estonia sentences woman to 3 years in prison for EU sanctions breaches and espionage

28/08/2025 — A court in Estonia has sentenced a dual Estonian-Russian citizen to 3 years in prison for attempting to breach EU sanctions on Russia in...
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Michael O'Kane

UK export control authority issues notice to exporters in Northern Ireland

28/08/2025 — The UK Export Control Joint Unit (ECJU) has issued a notice to exporters in Northern Ireland following the amendments to EU Regulation (EU) 2019/125 concerning trade...
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Maya Lester KC

Norway updates munitions export control list

28/08/2025 — The Norwegian Export Control Authority (DEKSA) has updated the list of munitions subject to export control in accordance with its obligations under the Wassenaar...
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Michael O'Kane

Australia issues new sanctions guidance and advisory notes

28/08/2025 — The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has published 4 new guidance and advisory notes and updated 1 guidance note to assist...
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Maya Lester KC

EU publishes guidance on ownership and control

28/08/2025 — The EU Sanctions Helpdesk has published guidance to assist businesses identify when an entity is owned or controlled by someone subject to sanctions. See...
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Michael O'Kane

US removes Syria Regulations from Code of Federal Regulations

28/08/2025 — The US Office of Foreign Assets Control has published a final rule revoking the Syrian Sanctions Regulations. The US revoked its sanctions on Syria...
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Maya Lester KC

US designates 4 on DPRK sanctions lists & issues Russia-related General License

27/08/2025 — The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has designated 2 individuals and 2 entities on the North Korea / DPRK sanctions list and...
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Michael O'Kane

US Bureau of Industry and Security issues 19 Orders Denying Export Privileges

27/08/2025 — The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has published details of 19 Orders Denying Export Privileges issued under section 1760(e) of the Export...
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