SANCTIONS

Sanctions

EU Sanctions Russians Linked to Moldova Destabilisation Efforts

By Editors | 23/02/2024

Six individuals and one entity were sanctioned for actions aimed at destabilising, undermining or threatening Moldova’s sovereignty and independence.

Sanctions

UK Unveils More Than 50 New Sanctions Targeting Russia

By Manesh Samtani | 23/02/2024

The sanctions targets include Russian diamond companies, weapons manufacturers, and three China-based companies.

Sanctions

EU Approves 13th Package of Sanctions Against Russia

By Editors | 22/02/2024

The new sanctions package includes trade restrictions on Chinese and Indian companies for the first time.

Sanctions

UK Imposes First Sanctions Over Death of Alexei Navalny

By Editors | 22/02/2024

Sanctions were imposed against six individuals who oversaw the prison camp where Navalny was held leading up to his death.

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HSBC Wins Approval to Sell Russian Unit to Expobank

By Editors | 21/02/2024

HSBC announced in June 2022 that it had struck a deal to sell its Russian unit, but it has taken until now for approval from Vladimir Putin.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Cybercrime Group LockBit Has Been Dismantled

By Manesh Samtani | 21/02/2024

Law enforcement from ten countries have disrupted the criminal operation of the LockBit ransomware group.

Sanctions

EU Allows Humanitarian Exception in Terrorism Sanctions Regime

By Editors | 20/02/2024

The decision comes after the EU established a dedicated framework in January to allow it to target Hamas and PIJ facilitators with sanctions.

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OFAC Issues Guidance on Humanitarian Assistance to Yemen

By Editors | 20/02/2024

The guidance provides clarity on the flow of humanitarian assistance and trade to the Yemeni people after the designation of the Houthis.

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EU, US, UK to Respond to Death of Top Putin Critic With Sanctions

By Editors | 20/02/2024

Aleksei Navalny, who survived a poisoning four years ago, died in a remote Arctic prison where he was serving a three-decade sentence.