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By Bloomberg News (Bloomberg) — China has ordered its companies to ignore US sanctions, an unprecedented act of defiance that threatens to trap a vast banking sector in the crossfire as tension...
On 23 April 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted its 20th package of restrictive measures against Russia, amending Regulation (EU) 833/2014 and
On April 15, the US Treasury announce a wide-ranging series of sanctions on the business empire of Mohammad Hossein Shamkhani, son of the recently-de...
On 23 April 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted its 20th package of restrictive measures against Russia. The package comprises 120 individual and entity listings, the largest number in a single package in two years, together with a range of sectoral, trade, financial and anti-circumvention measures.
On 28 April 2026, OFAC issued FAQ 1249 confirming that payments to the Government of Iran or the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), whether made
Home News & Resources Circulars Circular 08/26: EU Sanctions: 20th Sanctions Package Against Russia Nigel Carden Chairman Date 30 April 2026 Share this article On 23 April 2026, the Council of the European Union adopted its 20th package of restrictive measures against Russia, amending Regulation (EU) 833/2014 and R
Introduction The European Union, United Kingdom and United States have adopted sanctions as a central part of their response to the Russia's invasion in Ukraine followed by many other countries. Members and assureds with vessels calling at ports in Russia or engaging in trade with Russian cargo should ensure that no s
Ukraine is continuing its efforts targeting Russia’s oil revenues with reports of new attacks on a tanker in the Black Sea as well as infrastructure d...
Introduction The United States first imposed sanctions targeting the Venezuelan government in 2015. Both the US and EU have designated individuals associated with the regime.
October and November 2025 have witnessed a significant wave of new restrictions and designations against Russia, introduced by the EU, the UK, and the US. This Circular provides an overview of the amendments relevant to the shipping and maritime industry.
Circular issued by International Group clubs Circular issued by International Group clubs Update 15 January 2026 Please note that the EU and UK have confirmed that effective 23:01 GMT 31 January 2026 (UK) / 1 February 2026 (EU) the price cap for Russian crude is US$44. 10 per barrel.
EU RUSSIAN LNG IMPORT BAN – UPDATE Home / News / Circulars / EU, UK and US Sanctions Updates Circulars – P&I – No: 2737/2025 EU, UK and US Sanctions Updates 14 November, 2025 EU RUSSIAN LNG IMPORT BAN – UPDATE On 26January 2026, the 27 EU Member states formally adopted the ban on the import of LNG into the EU, as p
Home News & Resources Circulars Circular 20/25: EU, UK and US Sanctions Updates Date 14 November 2025 Share this article OIL PRICE CAP – UPDATE 15 th JANUARY 2026 Please note that the EU and UK have confirmed that effective 23:01 GMT 31 January 2026 (UK) / 1 February 2026 (EU) the price cap for Russian crude is US$
Circular issued by International Group clubs Circular issued by International Group clubs On 23 June 2023 the EU Council adopted the 11th package of economic sanctions against Russia to prevent their circumvention and further erode Russia's revenues. The most notable measures are summarised below.
Home News & Resources News Recent Developments in Venezuela-Related Sanctions Kristin E. Poling Senior Claims Executive Date 30 October 2025 Share this article The U.
US sanctions The nature of the relationship between Cuba and the US dates back to the some of the most intense periods of the cold war era. A thaw in relations under the Obama administration has led to some liberalisation of existing sanctions, but the Trump administration has adopted a more restrictive policy and in
The majority of the sanctions against Syria were lifted in 2025 following the fall of the Assad regime. However, certain individuals and entities remain subject to asset freeze measures so that each transaction will need to be evaluated carefully.
Following the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024, many of the extensive and longstanding sanctions previously imposed by the UK, EU and US on Syria have been eased.
On 18 July 2025, the EU adopted the 18th sanctions package against Russia. These measures can be found in amended Regulation (EU)
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Update to Circular dated 10 March 2025 regarding the recent sanctions against Russia: EU FAQs related to the Infrastructure Transaction Ban (Article 5ae of Council Regulation EU no. 833/2014).
Home Publications Articles EU 9th Package of Sanctions against Russia EU 9th Package of Sanctions against Russia Publications Sacha Patel Published: January 03, 2023 Contact author Download article pdf Overview On 16 December the EU adopted its 9th package of Russian sanctions. Below is an overview of the main changes
Home Publications Articles Force Majeure and Sanctions Force Majeure and Sanctions Articles Owen Fry Published: August 12, 2022 Contact author Download article pdf The recent flurry of financial measures imposed in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has brought the issue of sanctions back into the spotlight. As