EU Commission publishes updated FAQs on sanctions against Russia and Belarus, focusing on Article 5n of Council Regulation (EU) No 833/2014 concerning restrictions on the provision of services to Russian entities.

UK/OTSI updates statutory Syria sanctions guidance to reflect recent amendments to the 2019 Regulations, including eased trade restrictions and new accountability provisions.

UK/OTSI issues updated guidance on compliance with sectoral software sanctions under the Russia Regulations, covering scope, licensing, and enforcement responsibilities.

UK/OTSI issued updates guidance on technology transfer sanctions under the Russia Regulations, detailing definitions, licensing, exceptions, and compliance requirements.

The UK's OFSI added FAQs Q146–Q148 clarifying license use after mergers involving Rosbank PJSC and Bank Otkritie. The FAQs address implications for previously issued licenses referencing these banks under UK financial sanctions regulations.

Treasury / OFAC updated its maritime advisory to help stakeholders detect and mitigate Iranian oil sanctions evasion. The guidance highlights deceptive practices, shadow fleet activity, and compliance expectations as part of Treasury’s ongoing maximum pressure campaign under E.O. 13902.

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The EU Council published a notice to persons/entities listed under Council Decision 2011/235/CFSP and Regulation (EU) No 359/2011 on Iran, informing them of their rights to request delisting or authorisation to use frozen funds.

UK's OFSI published its Property and Related Services Threat Assessment Report, outlining key sanctions evasion threats, red flags, and compliance improvement areas for businesses.

State Department reaffirmed consequences for material support to Ansarallah (Houthis), warning against assisting Houthi-controlled operations. U.S. reiterated that such actions violate Executive Order 14175 and U.S. terrorism sanctions laws.