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Sanctions pressure continued to mount on Russia in July as the EU extended the scope of its regimes, passing its 18th sanctions package, which included stricter oil price caps, expanded…
Sanctions activity in June 2025 was marked by the continuation of US designations against transnational criminal networks and narcotics traffickers, as well as the revocation of sanctions against Syria, with…
Alaco is looking forward to attending C5’s Global Economic Sanctions conference in Berlin next week. Please do get in touch with Oscar Gravell or Madeleine Glass if you will be…
Iran was the focus of designations by the US, UK, and EU in April 2025. Elsewhere, the Houthis in Yemen were a key focus for the US, whilst the UK,…
Whilst March was a relatively quiet month for Russian designations, there was significant discourse in global politics surrounding future sanctions and tariffs. Amid calls by Russia for the easing of…
February was an unusually quiet month in the sanctions space. Whilst designations under the Trump Administration got underway with a focus on the transportation of Iranian oil and petroleum products,…
With the inauguration of Donald Trump as President of the US, global news coverage in January focused on how the new US administration will use sanctions. In his first days…
In December, the EU adopted its 15th package of sanctions targeting Russia targeting Russia’s shadow fleets and those aiding Russia’s military and technological advancements. The EU’s 16th package, targeting Russia’s…
The UK led the way in November 2024 with its largest package of sanctions against Russia in over 18 months. Meanwhile, the US targeted Russia’s banking sector with the designation…
