The US issued more than 300 new designations. The UK, Canada, and Japan also announced new sanctions.
May 22, 2023The Russian national helped to develop and deploy ransomware variants Hive, LockBit, and Babuk. A $10mn award is offered for information that leads to his arrest.
May 17, 2023“While this represents the United States’ first transfer of forfeited Russian funds for the rebuilding of Ukraine, it will not be the last," said Attorney General Merrick Garland.
May 15, 2023US sanctions include International Investment Bank, a Russia-controlled financial institution in Hungary, and three of its current and former executives.
April 13, 2023The sanctions target Alexander Lukashenko's presidential aircraft, two major automotive manufacturers, and election officials.
March 28, 2023The case is one of the rare cases worldwide where cryptocurrency is alleged to have financed terrorism, said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.
February 7, 2023Russian mercenary organisation Wagner Group was re-designated as a foreign person that constitutes a "significant transnational criminal organisation".
January 30, 2023The US imposed new sanctions against Russian FIs and the country's richest businessmen. The European Council adopted a ninth sanctions package against Russia.
December 19, 2022Congressional advisory body USCC says a new committee should be formed to develop options to respond to possible hostile action by China against Taiwan.
November 18, 2022The sanctions are against two Singapore companies, a Marshall Islands entity, and two individuals for illicit ship-to-ship transfers to deliver fuel to North Korea.
October 11, 2022