UK sanctions Georgian businessmen, tankers over Russia links
The UK announced sanctions against two Georgian businessmen over their support for Russia’s war in Ukraine, and two tankers carrying Russian oil. “The UK has announced new sanctions targeting Georgia-linked supporters of Putin’s illegal war in Ukraine,” the foreign ministry said, adding to the hundreds of sanctions it has announced against supporters of the war […]
Ukraine imposes sanctions against 83 individuals, 13 entities, including Russian propagandists
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a presidential decree on Sept. 20 imposing sanctions against 83 individual and 13 entities involved in disseminating Russian propaganda, as well as others involved with business operations in occupied Ukrainian territories. In his evening address, Zelensky said that he imposed three separate sanctions packages, which target citizens of Ukraine, Russia, […]
EU extends Sudan sanctions regime until 2026
The European Union extended by one year its sanctions regime against those “responsible for destabilizing Sudan and obstructing the country’s political transition.” The restrictive measures, which were set to expire next month, will now remain in place until Oct. 10, 2026, the European Council said in a statement. Currently, 10 individuals and 8 entities are […]
UN Sanctions on Iran Re-enter into Force
UN sanctions against Iran re-entered into force after approximately 10 years, following the request of Germany, the United Kingdom, and France. Tehran administration announced that they would give a “strong and appropriate” response to the sanctions. The United Nations (UN) sanctions imposed on Iran due to its nuclear program re-entered into force this morning at […]
US sanctions against Serbian NIS to take effect in October
President of Serbia Aleksandar Vučić stated that US sanctions against the Petroleum Industry of Serbia (NIS) is postponed for one week. Sanctions will take effect on 8-9 October. NIS ended up on the sanctions list at the start of this year due to the Russian majority ownership stake in the company, which dates back to […]