American Club Circular No. 13/26 1 MAY 28, 2026 CIRCULAR NO. 13/26 TO MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION Dear Member: UNITED KINGDOM (UK) EXPANDS RUSSIA SANCTIONS REGIME – KEY IMPLICATIONS FOR MARITIME, ENERGY AND TRADE On May 20, 2026, the UK Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (SI 2026/543) (“Amended Regulations”) along with an Explanatory Memorandum came into force. This circular summarizes the provisions of the Amended Regulations. The Amended Regulations introduce a prohibition on the maritime transportation of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), strengthen the UK’s ship sp