Category: Sanctions
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US and UK impose sanctions on alleged online fraud network
The US and the UK have imposed sanctions on a network of people and companies said to operate illegal scam centres in Southeast Asia. The sanctions target the Prince Group and its affiliates. UK Sanctions The UK has imposed sanctions on 6 companies and 6 people under the Global Human Right Sanctions Regulations, including: According
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US adds 4 people and 12 entities to terrorism sanctions list
The US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added 4 people and 12 entities to its counter-terrorism sanctions list under EO 13224 – press release. They are said to be part of Iran’s “shadow banking” network, which means they are accused of coordinating illicit fund transfers, including from the sale of Iranian oil, for
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China launches investigation into US sanctions
China’s Ministry of Commerce has launched an anti-discrimination investigation into US tariffs and export controls on exports of integrated circuits to China. The investigation will assess whether US tariffs, export controls, and accompanying guidance on AI chips and integrated circuits constituted discriminatory measures against China. The legal basis for the investigation is Articles 7 and
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Canada lowers Russia oil price cap in line with EU
Canada has announced it will lower its Russia oil price cap by amending the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations. The price cap has decreased from USD 60 to USD 47.60 per barrel. This reflects Canada’s agreement with the UK and the EU to lower the price cap, which the UK and EU implemented on 2
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EU Court annuls September 2024 listing of former Ukrainian MP for outdated evidence
The EU General Court has annulled the September 2024 listing of former Ukrainian MP, Vyacheslav Aleksandrovich Boguslayev on the EU’s Russia sanctions list – Case T-604/24. He remains subject to EU sanctions because of maintaining acts re-listing him in March 2025 until September 2025 (Council Decision 2025/528). This is Mr Boguslayev’s 2nd successful de-listing application,
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US extends sanctions waiver against Serbian Oil Industry
The Serbian Ministry of Mining and Energy has announced it has secured an additional waiver of sanctions against the Russian-owned Serbian Oil Industry (NIS). NIS operates Serbia’s only oil refinery. OFAC designated NIS in January 2025 because it is a subsidiary of Gazprom Neft, a Russian energy company. The company has been granted 5 previous
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Russia imposes travel bans on 21 people
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that Russia is imposing sanctions on 21 people who are tied to UK media, NGOs, consulting agencies and experts community. 18 British citizens have been listed, in addition to 1 from Canada, 1 from the USA, and 1 Irish citizen. The press release says the people listed
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EU publishes new best-efforts guidance for Russia and Belarus sanctions
The EU has published new ‘best efforts’ FAQs under the Russia and Belarus sanctions regime. See our EU guidance pages for these FAQs and other FAQs on Russia and Belarus sanctions. Further information can be provided by the EU sanctions helpdesk, according to the guidance. EU individuals, businesses and entities that own or control entities
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EU publishes new best-efforts guidance for Russia and Belarus sanctions
The EU has published new ‘best efforts’ FAQs under the Russia and Belarus sanctions regime. See our EU guidance pages for these FAQs and other FAQs on Russia and Belarus sanctions. Further information can be provided by the EU sanctions helpdesk, according to the guidance. EU individuals, businesses and entities that own or control entities
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Trump’s Russia Sanctions: Strong Words, Weak Follow-Through
President Donald Trump’s latest warning of sweeping sanctions against Russia has sparked debate over whether his threats carry any real weight. In mid-August 2025, Trump declared that Moscow would face severe economic penalties if it continued its aggression in Ukraine, but analysts argue the measures amount more to rhetoric than strategy. The president’s promises included
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