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Russia Sanctions
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Sanctions & Export Controls Update
OFAC Issues General License No. 134C Extending Authorization for Certain Russia‑Origin Crude Oil and Petroleum Product Transactions
On May 18, 2026, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) issued General License No. 134C (“GL 134C”), further extending the temporary authorization for certain…
GT Amsterdam Law Blog
EU’s 20th Russia Sanctions Package: Key Changes and Compliance Implications
By Erik de Bie, Dr. Lucas Wüsthof, Claudia Amthor
The EU’s 20th Russia sanctions package introduces new restrictions and compliance considerations affecting trade, finance, and enforcement across member states.
International Trade Law
OFSI Imposes £390,000 Penalty on Apple Subsidiary for Russian Sanctions Breaches: Key Compliance Takeaways
By Dj Wolff, Sophie Davis, Nicola Phillips
The UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has published details of a £390,000 penalty it imposed on ADI, an Irish subsidiary of Apple Inc., on 19 March 2026. The penalty relates…
Sanctions & Export Controls Update
EU issues new FAQ guidance on the provision of payments services under the EU Russia Sanctions
By Tristan Grimmer (UK), Esmee Kooke (Netherlands), Dr. Tivadar Ötvös LL.M. Ph.D. (Hungary), Philippe Reich (Switzerland)
On 13 March 2026, the European Commission published a new set of Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQs”, accessible here) clarifying the scope and application of EU sanctions restrictions on the provision…
Sanctions & Export Controls Update
EU prohibitions on import of refined petroleum products enter into force
By Julian Godfray (UK), Ben Smith (UK)
On 21 January 2026, the EU’s restrictions on the import of refined petroleum products deriving from Russian-origin crude oil entered into force. The restrictions, introduced as part of the EU’s…
Sanctions & Export Controls Update
OFAC Amends General Licenses for Certain Categories of Transactions Involving Lukoil Entities Outside of Russia and for Lukoil Retail Transactions
By Kerry B. Contini (US), Alexandre (Alex) Lamy (US), Rob O'Brien (US)
The US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) has amended two Russia-related General Licenses (“GLs”) —131A and 128B—affecting (i) contingent contract negotiations for acquisition of and…
Sanctions & Export Controls Update
OFAC Issues New and Amended Russia-related General Licenses
By Paul Amberg (Spain), Lise S. Test (US), Jasmine Elmasry (US)
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 general licenses (“GLs”)authorizing limited transactions involving…
International Trade Law
UK Sanctions Lukoil, Rosneft in Major Russia Sanctions Expansion
By Dj Wolff, Sophie Davis, Andrew J. Schlegel
On October 15, 2025, the UK announced a significant expansion of its Russia-related sanctions regime, designating Lukoil and Rosneft—Russia’s two largest oil companies—as asset freeze targets. This is the first…
Dispute Resolution Blog
UK Sanctions Enforcement: Implications for Indian Businesses
By Sara Sundaram, Kritika Angirish
Summary: This article explores the ramifications of UK sanctions on Russia for Indian businesses that engage directly or indirectly with sanctioned individuals or entities. The enforcement of United Kingdom (“UK”)…
International Trade Law
UK’s OTSI Publishes New Russia Evasion and Diversion Guidance
By Dj Wolff, Nicola Phillips, Sophie Davis
To kick-start 2025, the UK’s recently established Office of Trade Sanctions Implementation (“OTSI”) has published two related guidance notes for UK exporters on Russian trade sanctions evasion and diversion. First,…