The EU has adopted its 20th package of sanctions in connection with Russia’s ongoing war against Ukraine, resolving a prolonged internal political deadlock that had been caused by vetoes from Hungary and Slovakia. The package amends Regulations 833/2014, 269/2014, and 765/2006 and the respective Council Decisions and Implementing Regulations. The texts entered into force on
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Senate Committee Advances Bill to Shield U.S. Companies from Foreign Judgment Enforcement in the United States Relating to U.S. Sanctions Compliance
On March 26, 2026, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced S.2934, the Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025 (the Bill), introduced by Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) in September 2025. The Bill is intended to address situations where U.S. companies that exited Russia to comply with U.S. sanctions following Russia’s…
BIS Announces Addition of 32 Entities to the Entity List, Including For Exports to Russia
By Scott Wise, Jeremy Iloulian & Ivy Xun on
On September 12, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) released a final rule that announced the addition of 32 new entities to the Entity List (see BIS final rule here). 23 entities were added under the destination of China, one under India, one under Iran, one under…
Parting Shots by Biden Administration in the Form of Sweeping New Russia Sanctions
- On the 10th, OFAC and the State Department aggressively targeted the Russian energy sector by designating major Russian oil companies liquefied natural
EU Implements Long-Awaited “14th Round” of Sanctions Against Russia, Further Targeting Circumvention, LNG and the Transportation Sector
An overview on new Russian sanctions and export controls issued by the European Union, focusing on anti-circumvention measures and the Russian financial, military, and LNG industries.
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Growing Technology Supply Chain Risks: Kaspersky Lab Software Banned in First Use of ICTS Supply Chain Prohibition
On June 20, 2024, the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security announced its first Final Determination pursuant to the Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain (ICTS) regulations, prohibiting Kaspersky Lab, Inc. from providing anti-virus software and cybersecurity products or services in the United States or to U.S. persons…
OFAC issues Russia-related General License 83A
By Anand Sithian on
On February 20, 2024, the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Russia-related General License (GL) 83A, “Authorizing Certain Transactions Related to Imports of Certain Categories of Fish, Seafood, and Preparations Thereof Prohibited by Executive Order 14068.”
On March 11, 2022, President Biden issued EO 14068 to prohibit, among other…
U.S. Department of Commerce Joins with Allied and Partner Countries to Recommend Best Practices, Including Specific End User Assurances, To Prevent Diversion of 45 High Priority Items to Russia
By Jeremy Iloulian on
On September 28, 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS), alongside the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand (termed the “Export Enforcement Five” or “E5,”), as well as the EU, issued new guidance with recommended best practices to help prevent a list of “high-priority items” from being diverted to Russia.
These…
New EU/UK Restrictions on Russian-origin Iron and Steel Products
From September 30, 2023, new EU and UK sanctions will come into effect targeting the imports of specified iron and steel products which are processed in third countries and incorporate Russian-origin iron and steel inputs. Importers will need to declare upon import whether the imported goods are compliant (and be prepared to provide evidence demonstrating…
Russia Not Likely to Extend Grain Initiative, Despite Record High Exports
By Dj Wolff, Jeremy Iloulian & Emily Devereaux on
Russia is reportedly unlikely to extend the Black Sea Grain Initiative, following negotiations in May to extend the deal past July 18th, which is the current deadline for all parties to either extend or collapse the deal. The Black Sea Grain Initiative was initially brokered by the United Nations and Turkey between Russia…