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United States Expands Sanctions and Export Controls on Russia, Broadly Targeting Software Services, the Military-Industrial Base, and Procurement Networks Abroad

On June 12, 2024, the U.S. Departments of Treasury, Commerce, and State announced sweeping new sanctions and export control measures on Russia aimed at further restricting certain software and related services,…

2nd Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion Brings New Sanctions on Russia

On February 23, 2024, on the 2nd anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced significant new sanctions, adding nearly 300 Russian and select…

Commerce Department Expands Russia and Belarus Controls, Implements Clarifying Changes

On January 25, 2024, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (“BIS”) strengthened its existing controls under the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) against Russia and Belarus. Specifically,…

White House Broadens Restrictions on Russia by Authorizing Sanctions on Foreign Financial Institutions and Expanding the Import Ban

On December 22, 2023, President Biden signed Executive Order 14114, titled “Taking Additional Steps With Respect to the Russian Federation's Harmful Activities” (EO 14114), with a focus on holding foreign financial…

OFAC Enhances Sanctions on Russia and Its Procurement Networks Abroad

On November 2, 2023, the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (“OFAC”) unveiled new sanctions targeting Russia’s energy production, metals and mining, and defense procurement sectors. OFAC also…