The Latest on the Ukraine-Russia Crisis
2025
- BIS Publishes Final Rule Prohibiting the Sale and Importation of Connected Vehicles with Sufficient Nexus to China and Russia, January 21
- OFAC Takes Further Action on Russia’s Attempts to Evade U.S. Sanctions, January 16
- Treasury and State Departments Further Increase Sanctions on Russia by Targeting Its Oil and Gas Production Sectors, January 15
2024
- OFAC Issues General License Allowing Transactions Involving Gazprombank Related to Civil Nuclear Energy, December 19
- OFAC Sanctions Gazprombank and Further Limits Russia’s Access to International Financial System, November 22
- Commerce, State and Treasury Implement Further Sanctions on Russian and Third-Country Individuals and Entities that Continue to Support Russia’s War Efforts in Ukraine, November 7
- Department of Commerce Proposes Ban on Connected Vehicles Using Chinese or Russian Hardware and Software, September 25
- OFAC Issues Revised Russia Telecommunications General Licenses and an Alert on Russian Attempts to Evade Sanctions, September 6
- On the Eve of Ukrainian Independence Day, the United States Expands Export Controls and Sanctions on Russia and Belarus, August 26
- OFAC Implements Further Sanctions on Belarus, August 12
- United States and Mexico Act to Protect North American Steel and Aluminum Markets from Unfair Trade, July 15
- BIS Issues Guidance on Addressing Export Diversion Risks to Countries or Entities of Concern, July 11
- BIS and OFAC Impose New Prohibitions Against Kaspersky’s Entities and Operations, June 25
- OFAC and BIS Significantly Extend Sanctions and Export Control Restrictions Against Russia and Belarus, June 24
- Commerce and Treasury Departments Announce New Sanctions and Export Control Restrictions on Russia and Belarus, June 12
- U.S. Aid Package for Ukraine, Israel and the Indo-Pacific Incorporates Extensive Sanctions and Export Control Reforms, May 8
- OFAC and State Target Russia’s Military-Industrial Base and Third-Country Support with Additional Sanctions, May 1
- BIS Establishes New License Exception for Medical Devices Exported to Russia, Belarus and Occupied Areas of Ukraine, April 26
- BIS and OFAC Expand Export Controls and Sanctions on Iran for Aggression Toward Israel and Military Support for Russia, April 19
- BIS Amends EAR to Expand Export Controls on OFAC SDN Listed Persons, March 22
- U.S. Sanctions Hundreds of Entities to Mark the Second Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, March 4
- U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on Russia to Commemorate Second Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, February 23
- OFAC Issues Determinations to Prohibit Import of Russian-Origin Diamonds, February 9
- OFAC Issues Oil Price Cap Compliance and Enforcement Alert Recommending Methods to Mitigate Evasion Risks, February 7
- BIS Implements Additional Sanctions Against Russia and Belarus, January 25
- OFAC Updates its Guidance on the Price Caps on Russian Oil and Russian Petroleum Products, January 2
- President Biden Expands U.S. Sanctions on Russia by Authorizing Additional Prohibitions on Imports of Russian Seafood and Diamonds, January 2
2023
- OFAC and State Sanction Over 250 Entities and Individuals in Connection with Russia’s War Against Ukraine, December 12
- OFAC and BIS Further Sanction Belarusian and Russian Entities and Individuals, December 6
- OFAC, State and BIS Announce Further Sanctions on Companies Supporting Russia’s War Efforts, November 7
- OFAC Sanctions Entities for Violations of Russian Oil Price Cap and Issues Price Cap Coalition Advisory, October 13
- BIS Continues to Focus on and Sanction Entities Providing Support to Russia’s Military and Defense Industries, October 11
- U.S., UK and EU Announce Updated List of Controlled “High-Priority” Items Restricted for Export to Russia, September 26
- OFAC Implements Additional Sanctions Targeting Russia’s Technology, Industrial, Construction and Financial Sectors, September 19, 2023
- OFAC Designates Additional Russian Companies, Banks and Vessels to Further Hinder Russia’s Military Efforts in Ukraine, July 21
- Five Eyes Partners Formalize Cooperation on Export Control Enforcement Efforts, June 29
- FinCEN & BIS Issue Joint Alert Encouraging Continued Vigilance Regarding Potential Russia Export Control Evasion, June 26
- Treasury Issues Determinations on Prohibitions Related to Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Manufacturing, and Transportation Sectors in Russia, May 24
- OFAC and State Department Designate and Sanction Over 225 Individuals and Entities Involved in Russia’s War Against Ukraine, May 22
- BIS Issues Final Rules Implementing Additional Sanctions Against Russia and Belarus and Adding Entities to the Entity List, May 22
- Deputies of the G7 Enforcement Coordination Mechanism Discuss Russia Sanctions Evasion, April 28
- OFAC Publishes Alert Warning of Possible Evasion of the Russian Oil Price Cap, April 18
- OFAC and State Department Continue to Target Individuals and Entities Facilitating Russian Financial Transactions and Supporting Russia’s Defense Sector, April 13
- BIS Adds 28 Entities to the Entity List for Supporting Russia’s Military/Defense Industrial Base, April 12
- USTR Releases President Biden’s 2023 Trade Policy Agenda and 2022 Annual Report, March 7
- Commerce, Treasury and Justice Issue Joint Compliance Note on Evasion of Russia Sanctions and Export Controls, March 3
- UPDATED: President Biden Issues Proclamations Increasing the Tariff Rates on Russian Aluminum to 200% and Significantly Increasing Rates on Other Russian Products, March 3
- BIS Adds 37 Entities to Entity List for National Security Risk Activities Involving Burma, China, Iran and Russia, March 3
- President Biden Issues Proclamations Increasing the Tariff Rates on Russian Aluminum to 200% and Significantly Increasing Rates on Other Russian Products, February 27
- New Export Control Measures on Iran Address Iranian UAVs and Their Use by Russia in War with Ukraine, February 27
- Treasury Issues Determination Adding Russia’s Metal and Mining Sector to E.O. 14024 for Potential Sanctions, February 24
- OFAC and State Department Add Over 200 Russia-Related Individuals and Entities to SDN List, February 24
- Department of the Treasury Previews Additional Sanctions on Russia, February 22
- Treasury Publishes Final Guidance on the Russian Oil Price Cap, February 8
- OFAC Publishes Preliminary Guidance on Price Cap to Be Placed on Petroleum Products of Russian Origin, January 4
2022
- BIS Places More Russian Companies on Entity List and Sanctions Alleged Procurement Network, December 16
- OFAC Sanctions Additional Russian Financial Institutions and Persons, December 15
- Treasury Announces Price Cap on Russian Oil, December 5
- Treasury Issues Determination Prohibiting Certain Services Related to the Maritime Transportation of Russian Crude Oil, November 29
- Commerce Downgrades Russia’s Status in Antidumping Proceedings from Market Economy to Non-Market Economy, November 11
- Commerce, Treasury and State Departments Issue Joint Alert on Russia Sanctions and Export Controls, October 14
- OFAC Expands Russia Sanctions Following Putin’s Illegal Annexation of Four Ukrainian Regions, October 5
- Commerce Adds Numerous Russian Entities to BIS’ Entity List, October 3
- OFAC Publishes Preliminary Guidance on Price Cap to Be Placed on Russian Oil, September 19
- Price Cap to Be Placed on Russian Oil in Response to Continued Aggression in Ukraine, September 6
- BIS Issues FAQs to Address Evasion and Diversion Concerns, August 19
- OFAC Designates Additional Russian Persons and Entities for Sanctions and Issues Russia-Related General Licenses, August 3
- Department of Treasury Releases Amended General License 6B and a New Fact Sheet on Agricultural Trade with Russia, July 15
- OFAC Sanctions Additional Russian Entities and Persons, June 30
- BIS Adds 36 Entities to the Entity List for Support of Russia, Iran and End-Uses with Military Applications, June 29
- U.S. Bans Gold Imports of Russian Origin, June 28
- U.S. to Increase Tariffs on Imports of Russian Goods; G7 Leaders Commit to Further Sanctions Against Russia, June 28
- BIS Adds 71 Russian and Belarusian Companies to Entity List, June 3
- OFAC Designates Additional Russian Entities and Persons and Issues Russia-Related General Licenses, June 3
- Provision of Certain Professional Services to Russia Prohibited under U.S. Sanctions, May 13
- OFAC Imposes Additional Sanctions on Russian Telecommunications, Shipping and Defense Companies, May 10
- BIS Expands Russian Export Controls: Significant Expansion of Supplement No. 4 List, May 10
- BIS Creates Russia Export Control Resources Web Page, May 10
- SEC Issues Sample Comment Letter Regarding Disclosure Obligations Related to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, May 5
- OFAC Adds Russian Entities to SDN List and Issues General Licenses for Certain Activities, April 21
- Russia Sanctions Disrupt Automotive Supply Chains and Production, April 19
- BIS Expands Export Restrictions on Russia and Belarus, April 11
- President Biden Signs Laws Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus and Suspending Energy Imports from Russia, April 11
- President Biden Announces Ban on New Investment on Russia; Sberbank, Alfa-Bank and Other Entities Designated as SDNs, April 7
- BIS Adds 120 Russian and Belarusian Companies to Entity List, April 6
- Aerospace, Marine, and Electronics Industry Sectors in Russia Added to Sanctionable Sectors Under Executive Order 14024; OFAC Adds SDN Designations, March 31
- Webinar Recording – The Global Ripple Effect of the Ukraine-Russia Crisis: The Impact of Sanctions, March 29
- President Biden Issues Sanctions on the Russian Duma and Additional Russian Oligarchs and Defense Companies, March 28
- White House Warns of Imminent Cyberattacks; Describes Threat Mitigation Measures, Thompson Hine Government Contracts and Privacy & Cybersecurity Update, March 25 (View/download PDF.)
- BIS and OFAC Release Details on Air and Maritime Activities Involving Russia and Ukraine, March 21
- Biden Announces Additional Import and Export Restrictions on Russia, March 14
- Biden Calls on Congress to Suspend “Normal Trade Relations” Status of Russia, March 12
- Summary of Recent Financial and Comprehensive Sanctions Related to the Ukraine-Russia Crisis, Thompson Hine International Trade Update, March 9 (View/download PDF.)
- President Biden Bans Imports of Russian Oil, Liquified Natural Gas and Coal, March 9
- State Department and OFAC Sanction Russian Defense Entities, March 7
- BIS Expands Russian Oil Industry Sanctions and Adds Russian Companies to the Entity List, March 7
- President Biden Announces Sanctions on “Russian Elites” and “Intelligence-Directed Disinformation Outlets,” March 7
- Biden Imposes Sanctions on Belarus for “Enabling” Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, March 4
- OFAC Issues Clarifying Guidance on Its Russia Sanctions and Amends Several General Licenses, March 3
- DDTC Announces Export Prohibitions of ITAR Articles to DNR and LNR Regions of Ukraine, March 1
- OFAC Sanctions Russian President Vladimir Putin and Additional Russian Financial Institutions, Feb. 28
- OFAC Further Expands Sanctions Against Belarus and Russia’s Financial Sectors, Feb. 28
- President Biden Sanctions Nord Stream 2 AG as a Result of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, Feb. 24
- OFAC Implements Additional Sanctions on Russian Financial Sector and Individuals, Feb. 23
- Webinar Recording – The Global Ripple Effect of the Ukraine-Russia Crisis: The Potential Impact of Sanctions, Feb. 23
- President Biden Imposes Sanctions Regarding Russia’s Efforts to Undermine Ukraine, Feb. 22
- President Biden Imposes Sanctions Regarding Russia’s Efforts to Undermine Ukraine, Thompson Hine International Trade Update, Feb. 22 (View/download PDF.)