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ARTICLE · 06 FEBRUARY 2024

How Can Individuals Be Removed From U.S. Sanctions List?

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As of January 2024 more than 2000 Russian individuals and legal entities have been included in the US sanctions list as a result of measures taken by the US in connection with the situation in Ukraine.

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Dr. iur. Alexander Schiemenz
Dr. iur. Alexander Schiemenz
Ariel Sergio Davidoff
Ariel Sergio Davidoff
Tatyana Davidoff
Tatyana Davidoff
Jakob Schaad
Jakob Schaad
Tatiana Zakharova
Tatiana Zakharova
Max Werkmüller
Max Werkmüller

As of January 2024, more than 2000 Russian individuals and legal entities have been included in the U.S. sanctions list as a result of measures taken by the US in connection with the situation in Ukraine. A number of individuals have been successfully removed from both the EU, Swiss and U.S. sanctions lists already. If you are considering applying for reconsideration from the U.S. sanctions list, the following information will be relevant for you:

1. What is the overarching purpose of the U.S. Economic Sanctions Policy? When can persons be removed from Sanctions List (the "Specially Designated Nationals List" or SDN List)?
The purpose for the U.S. imposing sanctions on an individual or entity is to compel them to change their behaviour. This could include small steps, such as showing that they are no longer involved in an industry or working for a particular government. Or it could include much more extreme steps, such as leaving one's job, moving to another

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