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SANCTIONS
Sanctions
Russia Blocks Sale on Stake in Raiffeisen’s Local Bank – Report
By Editors | 10/09/2024
Raiffeisen Bank International will attempt to reverse the decision, which represents the biggest freeze involving a Western bank in Russia.
Sanctions
US Lawmakers Accuse Iraq of Facilitating Iran Sanctions Evasion
By Editors | 09/09/2024
Five US members of Congress claim Iraqi officials are involved in “industrial-scale sanctions evasion” on behalf of the Iranian regime.
Sanctions
US to Impose New Export Controls Targeting Advanced Technology
By Editors | 09/09/2024
The new rules target quantum computers and components, advanced chipmaking tools and technology, and various components and software related to metals and metal alloys.
Sanctions
Iran Facing New Sanctions Over Missile Shipments to Russia
By Editors | 09/09/2024
US officials have confirmed the delivery of hundreds of short-range ballistic missiles to Russia. The US and EU intend to respond with sanctions.
Sanctions
Trump Promises to Lift All Russia Sanctions if Re-Elected
By Editors | 09/09/2024
Trump said the move would ensure the continued dominance of the US dollar and prevent Iran, Russia and China from gaining economic power.
Sanctions
Major Chinese Banks Are Offloading Russia Assets – Report
By Editors | 09/09/2024
Russia’s banks have also reportedly run out of yuan, largely because Chinese financial firms have stopped doing business with the country.
Sanctions
US Issues Sanctions Targeting Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Project
By Editors | 08/09/2024
Two Indian companies were sanctioned for owning and managing a vessel that engaged in “deceptive shipping practices”.
AML / KYC
DOJ Charges Russian TV Presenter With Violating US Sanctions
By Editors | 08/09/2024
The television presenter and producer for Russia’s state-owned Channel One, along with his wife, were charged for sanctions violations and money laundering.
Sanctions
Russian Business With India is ‘Booming’, Says Sberbank Exec – Report
By Editors | 06/09/2024
Sberbank executive said Russia is able to import anything it needs from India, with most transactions only taking a few hours to complete.
Enforcement
US Charges Six Hamas Leaders for Terrorism, Sanctions Evasion
By Editors | 06/09/2024
The DOJ said Hamas crypto fundraising efforts caused US persons to engage in transactions that violated US sanctions regulations.
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