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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

UK extends wind down general licence for sanctioned insurance company

13/04/2026 — The UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation has extended general licence INT/2026/8893924, which allows for the winding down of insurance policies written by Maritime...
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Maya Lester KC

US extends time for companies to apply for approved IC designer status

13/04/2026 — The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has extended a deadline to apply for “approved” designer status under its export controls on advanced...
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Michael O'Kane

Japan implements UN sanctions on RSF commanders

09/04/2026 — Japan has added 4 Sudan RSF commanders to its sanctions list following their designation by the UN in February 2026 (pursuant to resolution 1591...
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US Treasury
Maya Lester KC

US proposes GENIUS Act rules on stablecoin sanctions compliance

09/04/2026 — The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) have published a joint proposed rule to implement sanctions...
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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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US Venezuela
Michael O'Kane

US publishes Spanish language versions of Venezuela-related general licences

09/04/2026 — The US has published Spanish language versions of the following Venezuela-related general licences: GL 46B, authorising certain activities involving Venezuelan-origin oil or petrochemical products...
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Maya Lester KC

China enacts supply chain regulations

09/04/2026 — China has enacted regulations on the security of industrial and supply chains that are aimed at preventing security risks in industrial supply chains –...
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US Department of Justice
Michael O'Kane

US issues Russia general licence authorising administrative transactions

09/04/2026 — The US has issued Russia General Licence 13Q, which authorises certain administrative transactions prohibited by Directive 4 under EO 14024. GL 13Q means transactions involving the...
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US Treasury
Maya Lester KC

US reaches settlement agreement with Solventum over unlawful liqui-cel exports

08/04/2026 — The US Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has reached a $1.6 million settlement with Solventum Corporation, a medical products company based in Minnesota,...
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