The OverRuled: Russia Trade Controls Resource Center has been updated with the following actions:
- 24 Feb 2025 (Australia):
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On the three-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Australian Government designated 149 persons and entities for targeted financial sanctions and travel bans.
- 24 Feb 2025 (Australia):
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The Australian Government banned the export, supply, or transfer of drones to Russia and specified regions of Ukraine.
- 21 Feb 2025 (New Zealand):
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Regulations 5 and 6 of the Russia Sanctions Amendment Regulations 2025 came into force. An additional 25 entities and 27 individuals were added to the Schedule of sanctioned persons.
Regulation 4 comes into force on March 17, 2025. It amends the date on which the principal regulations will be revoked.
- 21 Feb 2025 (UK):
The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation ("OFSI") issued General Licence INT/2025/5855272 (the "GL") to allow "International Organisations" to receive "Permitted Payments" transferred from an account held with Gazprombank (the "DP").
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