This blog aims to provide you with real time news and updates in respect of US and EU economic sanctions against key sanctioned countries, such as Russia and Iran. We will also keep you informed of developments in other countries, including Australia, Canada and Japan.
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OFAC Issues Amended Russia-Related General Licenses and Frequently Asked Questions
USA - December 22 2025 The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) has amended two Russia-related General Licenses (“GLs”) - 55E and 115C…
Canada Announces Additional Sanctions Under Iran Regulations
Canada, Iran - December 22 2025 On December 15, 2025, Canada announced further amendments to the Special Economic Measures (Iran) Regulations (the Regulations). These amendments…
Swiss government significantly expands sanctions against Iran
Switzerland - December 17 2025 On 12 December 2025, the Swiss Federal Council announced its decision to significantly expand Switzerland’s sanctions against Iran (see press release…
OFAC Amends General Licenses for Certain Categories of Transactions Involving Lukoil Entities Outside of Russia and for Lukoil Retail Transactions
Russia, USA - December 12 2025 The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) has amended two Russia-related General Licenses (“GLs”) —131A and…
US, UK, and Australia Jointly Sanction Russian Cybercrime Service Providers
Australia, United Kingdom, USA - December 9 2025 On November 19, 2025, the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia jointly imposed sanctions on Russia-based bulletproof hosting (“BPH”) service…
UK Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation Publishes 2024-2025 Annual Review
United Kingdom - December 9 2025 On 4 December 2025, the UK Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (“OTSI”) published a corporate report marking the first year since its launch in…
OFAC Issues New and Amended Russia-related General Licenses
Russia, USA - December 3 2025 On November 14, 2025, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) amended two general licenses and issued two new…
Canada issues guidance on controlled technology and cloud computing
Canada - December 2 2025 Global Affairs Canada recently issued Notice to Exporters No. 1159 codifying its longstanding positions on controlled technology and Cloud computing…
Global Affairs Canada Issues Guidance on Economic Sanctions
Canada - December 2 2025 Global Affairs Canada (GAC) recently released the first formal guidance (Guidance) on compliance with and enforcement of Canada’s economic sanctions…
Japan Export Control Updates: List Control Items and CCS-Related CO₂ Export Approval
Japan - December 1 2025 Several updates were made to Japan’s export controls in November. Companies are advised to consider the relevance of the new regulations and ensure…
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