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ARTICLE · 30 APRIL 2014

US, Canada, EU Impose New Sanctions On Russia

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This Round Includes US Export Control Sanctions on Trade in Controlled Products and Technology.

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Kay Georgi
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Keith Huffman
Keith Huffman
Tina Termei
Tina Termei

This Round Includes US Export Control Sanctions on Trade in Controlled Products and Technology

April 29, 2014

As anticipated by rumblings over the weekend, early Monday morning, April 28, 2014, the United States (US), Canadian, and European Union (EU) governments announced additional economic and export sanctions on Russia. Russia has not officially replied but past behavior indicates that they will likely respond in kind. In the meantime, companies should continue to evaluate their international business partners and investments, and update their screening efforts to reflect these new developments.  

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The US sanctions are as follows:

  • The US Department of Treasury Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has added seven Russian government officials, as well as 17 companies with links to Vladimir Putin's close associates, to the Specially Designated Nationals List. Those designated are listed below.

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