You can now listen to the audio version of our weekly sanctions updates here . Monday, November 17 Over the weekend, the U.S. Department of State announced its intent to designate Venezuela-based Cartel de los Soles, which is headed by Nicolás Maduro, as a Foreign Terrorist Organization, effective November 24, 2025. ( Here ) Tuesday, November 18 There was no major development on this day. Wednesday, November 19 In a coordinated action Australia, the United States, and the Uni

You can now listen to the audio version of our weekly sanctions updates here . Monday, November 3 OFSI published guidance for the freight and shipping sector on countering Russian sanctions evasion. The guidance shares best practices and red flags. ( Here ) UK's Revenue & Customs published a case study about a compound settlement involved a penalty of £1,160,725.67, which was paid to HMRC in May 2025, in relation to a UK exporter that made goods available to Russia. The case

You can now listen to the audio version of our weekly sanctions updates here . Monday, October 20 Following the designation of the UNSC, OFSI designated two individuals under its Haiti sanctions regime. ( Here ) The EU Council extended its Niger sanctions regime for another year until 24 October 2026. ( Here ) Tuesday, October 21 There was no major development on this day. Wednesday, October 22 OFSI published General License INT/2025/7598960, allowing UK persons to continue

You can now listen to the audio version of our weekly sanctions updates here . Monday, October 13 The United Kingdom announced that on January 28, 2026, it will move to a single list for UK sanctions designations. As a reminder, the UK designations are currently detailed in 2 lists, the UK Sanctions List (UKSL), published by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Consolidated List of Asset Freeze Targets, published for HM Treasury by OFSI. ( Here ) The Europ

You can now listen to the audio version of our weekly sanctions updates here . Monday, September 29 Over the weekend the U.S. Secretary...