Sanctions

Sanctions

US Eases Some Restrictions on Transactions in Syria

By Editors | 07/01/2025

Transactions with governing institutions in Syria allowed “even if a designated individual has a leadership role in that governing institution”

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OFAC Sanctions Chinese Firm for Supporting Hacker Group

By Editors | 06/01/2025

OFAC said the cybersecurity firm, by supporting a Chinese state-sponsored hacker group, was complicit in activities that threatened US national security

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China Adds 28 US Companies to Export Control List

By Editors | 06/01/2025

Ten of the companies were also added to China’s “unreliable entities” list. MOFCOM is separately considering restricting the export of battery tech.

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Russia-EU Gas Flows via Ukraine Come to a Halt

By Editors | 06/01/2025

The European Commission said most EU states could cope with the change. Gazprom will lose around $5bn in annual gas sales.

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US Sanctions Iranian, Russian Entities for Election Interference

By Editors | 04/01/2025

OFAC said affiliates of Iran’s IRGC and Russia’s GRU aimed to stoke socio-political tensions and influence the 2024 US election

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Thailand Works to Address Risks of Myanmar Transactions

By Manesh Samtani | 04/01/2025

No evidence was found that transactions with Myanmar were linked to weapons purchases. A new sanctions policy has been issued.

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BIS Proposes Rule to Address Foreign Threats in Commercial Drone Market

By Editors | 04/01/2025

The proposed rule seeks to safeguard the supply chain for unmanned aircraft systems or drones against foreign adversarial influences.

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South Korea Imposes Sanctions Against DPRK IT Workers

By Editors | 03/01/2025

The sanctions target IT workers who have been earning foreign currency for the North Korean government

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OFAC Sanctions Russian Judge for Jailing Human Rights Activist

By Editors | 03/01/2025

Olesya Mendeleeva is the first judge in Russia to find a defendant guilty under Russia’s war censorship laws.