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The United States tightens its sanctions regime against Iran

Following an operation aimed at mapping and identifying the commercial networks and actors that enable Iran to obtain financing and circumvent sanctions, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has introduced new and stringent restrictive measures ...

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EU Restrictive Measures against Belarus – Key amendments introduced by the July 2026 Package

On 23 July 2026, the Twenty-First Package of EU restrictive measures against Russia was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, as discussed in SIRI 2026 No. 05. At the same time, the Council adopted a parallel package of ...

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Publication of the Twenty-First Package of EU Restrictive Measures against Russia

On 23 July 2026, the Council adopted the twenty-first package of EU restrictive measures in response to Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine. The package introduces further amendments to the Union’s sanctions ...

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EU publishes new individual restrictive measures against Russia

Following the publication of the new EU sanctions package against Russia, additional individual restrictive measures have been adopted, expanding the lists of designated persons and entities for their involvement in supporting the aggression ...

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The 20th sanctions package against Russia

The Twentieth Sanctions Package of the European Union against Russia includes measures aimed at intensifying economic and political pressure. Key updates include additional restrictions on key sectors of the Russian economy, new limitations on ...

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Derogations from U.S. Sanctions against Venezuela: analysis of recent General Licenses

During the first months of 2026, the U.S. sanctions framework against Venezuela has undergone significant developments, characterized by the introduction of targeted derogations through specific General Licenses. While these measures do not affect ...

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Violation of restrictive measures: publication of the Italian implementing decree transposing the EU Directive on criminal offences

On 9 January 2026, Legislative Decree No. 211 was published in the Official Journal of the Italian Republic (Gazzetta Ufficiale). The Decree implements Directive (EU) 2024/1226 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the definition of ...

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EU tightens sanctions on Belarus

On 19 July 2025, the “eighteenth sanctions package” against Russia was published in the Official Journal of the European Union. At the same time, the sanctions regime against Belarus also underwent significant changes. The new restrictive ...

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EU adopts 18th package of economic and individual restrictive measures against Russia

On 19 July 2025, the European Union published in the Official Journal the “18th sanctions package” against Russia. The new restrictive measures are laid down in the following Council Decisions and Regulations: Council Decision (CFSP) ...

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