{
 "meta": {
  "compiled": "2026-10-17",
  "note": "Tier A = official source; B = secondary. Act numbers marked 'from knowledge' in notes require OJ verification."
 },
 "documents": [
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2026-10-12",
   "title": "Listings over the Russian State Duma elections held in occupied Ukrainian territory",
   "reference": "Council Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2292",
   "summary": "77 persons: 74 candidates in the September 2026 State Duma elections organised in occupied Ukrainian territory and 3 members of Russia's Central Election Commission.",
   "url": "https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/ukraine/ukraines-territorial-integrity-council-lists-77-individuals-over-illegal-russian-state-duma_en",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/2291 (Morgan Lewis, Oct 2026). Regions: Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson. Adopted the same day as the 1,569 military-industrial listings. Added 16 Oct 2026."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2026-10-15",
   "title": "Listings for circumventing EU sanctions: imports into Russia, shadow fleet and Russian oil to India",
   "reference": "Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/2332; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2333",
   "summary": "3 individuals and 9 entities in Russia, Türkiye, the UAE, India and Seychelles: cargo, customs and payment intermediaries for sanctioned goods; three companies in the shadow-fleet ecosystem; a supplier of Russian-origin crude oil to India. Asset freeze, ban on making funds available, travel ban.",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/10/15/closing-loopholes-council-lists-individuals-and-entities-for-circumventing-eu-sanctions/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Council press release 15 Oct 2026, 17:50."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2026-10-12",
   "title": "Largest-ever package of listings: 1,569 individuals and companies in Russia's military-industrial complex",
   "reference": "Council Decision (CFSP) 2026/2279; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/2281",
   "summary": "826 Russian companies and 743 individuals who head them, focused on mid-level suppliers of components for advanced weapons. Asset freeze, ban on making funds available, travel ban. Listings under the regime now close to 4,600.",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/10/12/russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-eu-agrees-largest-ever-package-of-listings-targeting-almost-1600-individuals-and-entities-in-russia-s-military-industrial-complex/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Council press release 12 Oct 2026. Listings only - not a numbered economic package (some law firms call it the 22nd)."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "UK",
   "date": "2026-10-08",
   "title": "New UK sanctions on Russia's money, oil and supply chains",
   "reference": "UK Sanctions List update 8 Oct 2026",
   "summary": "38 designations: oil producers Zarubezhneft and INK Capital (UK: over 90% of Russia's oil production capacity now covered); 12 shadow-fleet tankers (over 600 in total); three crypto exchanges and two payment platforms; 17 suppliers of goods vital to the war effort.",
   "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-uk-sanctions-hit-the-money-oil-and-supply-chains-fuelling-russias-war",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "GOV.UK news story 8 Oct 2026 (updated 14 Oct)."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Australia",
   "date": "2025-09-18",
   "title": "Australia lowers Russian oil price cap and sanctions 95 more shadow-fleet vessels",
   "reference": "Autonomous Sanctions (Russia) instruments",
   "summary": "Price cap cut from USD 60 to 47.60; 95 additional shadow-fleet vessels (>150 since Jun 2025); >1,600 Russia-related sanctions in total since Feb 2022.",
   "url": "https://www.foreignminister.gov.au/minister/penny-wong/media-release/australia-takes-further-action-constrain-russian-oil-revenue",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Australia's Russia regime dates from 2014 (Autonomous Sanctions Regulations 2011, Russia added 2014); 2026 rounds reported (Feb 2026 vessels; Jul 2026 60 tankers) - not verified on official pages."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Canada",
   "date": "2014-03-17",
   "title": "Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations",
   "reference": "SOR/2014-58 (under Special Economic Measures Act)",
   "summary": "Canada's Russia regime: asset freezes/dealings bans (Sch. 1), vessels (Sch. 1.1), trade bans; amended continually.",
   "url": "https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/international_relations-relations_internationales/sanctions/russia-russie.aspx?lang=eng",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Canada",
   "date": "2022-02-24",
   "title": "Amendment: sanctions on 351 State Duma members and others",
   "reference": "SOR amendment (Feb 2022)",
   "summary": "351 Duma members plus 31 individuals and 19 entities listed (largest early expansion); 2022-03-23 all 160 Federation Council members added.",
   "url": "https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/international_relations-relations_internationales/sanctions/russia-russie.aspx?lang=eng",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Dates as listed on GAC page."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Canada",
   "date": "2025-06-13",
   "title": "Amendment: 116 designations, 201 vessels, new trade bans",
   "reference": "SOR amendment (Jun 2025)",
   "summary": "116 designations (45 Kremlin enablers/oligarchs, 35 war beneficiaries, 15 shadow-fleet enablers, 3 banks); 201 vessels; new export/import bans.",
   "url": "https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/international_relations-relations_internationales/sanctions/russia-russie.aspx?lang=eng",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Canada",
   "date": "2026-02-19",
   "title": "Amendment: 21 individuals, 53 entities, 100 vessels; price cap to USD 44.10",
   "reference": "SOR amendment (Feb 2026)",
   "summary": "Oil price cap lowered from USD 47.60 to 44.10; further 2026 rounds: 100 vessels (25 Mar), 23+5 (8 May), 7+34 and 121 vessels (12 Jun, SOR/2026-122), 8 individuals over deportation of Ukrainian children (4 Sep, SOR/2026-188).",
   "url": "https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/international_relations-relations_internationales/sanctions/russia-russie.aspx?lang=eng",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2014-03-17",
   "title": "Council Regulation concerning restrictive measures in respect of actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 (CELEX 32014R0269); Decision 2014/145/CFSP",
   "summary": "Base asset-freeze/travel-ban regime for persons responsible for actions against Ukraine's territorial integrity; vehicle for nearly all individual listings since 2014.",
   "url": "https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2014/269/2025-10-23",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Consolidated version URL (as at 2025-10-23)."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2014-06-23",
   "title": "Council Regulation concerning restrictions on the import into the Union of goods originating in Crimea or Sevastopol",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) No 692/2014; Decision 2014/386/CFSP",
   "summary": "Import ban and later investment/trade/tourism restrictions on illegally annexed Crimea and Sevastopol; renewed annually (latest to 2026-06-23 per Council timeline, further renewal 2026 not verified).",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/policies/sanctions-against-russia/timeline-sanctions-against-russia/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Reference number from standard EU citation; URL is Council timeline listing renewals (16 Jun 2025 -> 23 Jun 2026)."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2014-07-31",
   "title": "Council Regulation concerning restrictive measures in view of Russia's actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) No 833/2014; Decision 2014/512/CFSP",
   "summary": "Base sectoral (economic) sanctions regime: capital-market, arms, dual-use, oil technology; vehicle for all 2022–2026 economic packages. Renewed 25 Jun 2026 until 31 Jul 2027 (first 12-month renewal).",
   "url": "https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2014/833/2015-10-09/eng",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Consolidated version link; renewal: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/06/25/russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-council-extends-economic-sanctions-for-another-year/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2022-02-23",
   "title": "First package: response to Russia's recognition of non-government-controlled areas of Donetsk and Luhansk",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) 2022/263; Decision (CFSP) 2022/266 (and listings)",
   "summary": "Listed 351 State Duma members and 27 persons/entities; trade ban with non-government-controlled Donetsk/Luhansk; restrictions on Russian state access to EU capital markets.",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2022/02/23/russian-recognition-of-the-non-government-controlled-areas-of-the-donetsk-and-luhansk-oblasts-of-ukraine-as-independent-entities-eu-adopts-package-of-sanctions/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Act numbers from knowledge; verify in OJ L 42I."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2022-02-25",
   "title": "Second package: sanctions on President Putin and FM Lavrov, wide-ranging economic measures",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) 2022/328; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/330",
   "summary": "Asset freezes on Putin and Lavrov; financial, energy (refining tech), transport (aviation), dual-use and export-finance restrictions.",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2022/02/25/russia-s-military-aggression-against-ukraine-eu-imposes-sanctions-against-president-putin-and-foreign-minister-lavrov-and-adopts-wide-ranging-individual-and-economic-sanctions/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Act numbers from knowledge; verify."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2022-02-28",
   "title": "Third package: Central Bank of Russia transaction ban, airspace closure, 26 persons + 1 entity",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) 2022/334, 2022/335; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/336",
   "summary": "Prohibition of transactions with Central Bank of Russia; closure of EU airspace to Russian aircraft; 26 individuals and 1 entity listed.",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2022/02/28/eu-adopts-new-set-of-measures-to-respond-to-russia-s-military-aggression-against-ukraine/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Act numbers from knowledge; verify."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2022-03-02",
   "title": "Third package (cont.): SWIFT disconnection of 7 Russian banks; RT/Sputnik broadcasting suspension",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) 2022/345 (SWIFT); Regulation (EU) 2022/350 (media)",
   "summary": "Seven Russian banks barred from SWIFT; broadcasting suspension of RT/Russia Today and Sputnik in the EU.",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2022/03/02/russia-s-military-aggression-against-ukraine-eu-bans-certain-russian-banks-from-swift-system-and-introduces-further-restrictions/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Media: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2022/03/02/eu-imposes-sanctions-on-state-owned-outlets-rtrussia-today-and-sputnik-s-broadcasting-in-the-eu/"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2022-03-15",
   "title": "Fourth package of sectoral and individual measures",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) 2022/428; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/427",
   "summary": "Ban on transactions with certain state-owned enterprises, new investment ban in energy sector, luxury goods export ban, steel import ban; 15 individuals and 9 entities listed.",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2022/03/15/russia-s-military-aggression-against-ukraine-fourth-eu-package-of-sectoral-and-individual-measures/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Act numbers from knowledge; verify."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2022-04-08",
   "title": "Fifth package: coal ban, port and road transport bans, 217/218 individuals and 18 entities",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) 2022/576; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/581",
   "summary": "Ban on imports of Russian coal; closure of EU ports to Russian-flagged vessels; road transport ban; further export/import bans; 217 individuals and 18 entities listed (Council release: 'additional 218 individuals' headline? see link).",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2022/04/08/eu-adopts-fifth-round-of-sanctions-against-russia-over-its-military-aggression-against-ukraine/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Council listings release says additional 217 individuals and 18 entities in body; headline URL says 218 - check. Act numbers from knowledge."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2022-06-03",
   "title": "Sixth package: crude oil and petroleum products import ban, SWIFT de-listing of 3 more banks",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) 2022/879; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/878",
   "summary": "Phased ban on seaborne Russian crude (Dec 2022) and petroleum products (Feb 2023); Sberbank and two others removed from SWIFT; three more broadcasters suspended; 65 individuals and 18 entities listed.",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2022/06/03/russia-s-aggression-against-ukraine-eu-adopts-sixth-package-of-sanctions/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Act numbers from knowledge; verify."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2022-07-21",
   "title": "'Maintenance and alignment' package (counted as 7th)",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) 2022/1269; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1270",
   "summary": "Ban on Russian gold imports; reinforced export controls; clarifications; additional listings incl. Sberbank asset freeze.",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/policies/sanctions-against-russia/timeline-sanctions-against-russia/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Seen as timeline entry 21 Jul 2022; act numbers from knowledge."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2022-10-06",
   "title": "Eighth package: response to illegal annexation of Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, Kherson regions; legal basis for oil price cap",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) 2022/1904; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/1903",
   "summary": "Legal basis for G7 oil price cap on maritime transport; further import/export bans; listings of persons involved in sham 'referenda'.",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2022/10/06/eu-adopts-its-latest-package-of-sanctions-against-russia-over-the-illegal-annexation-of-ukraine-s-donetsk-luhansk-zaporizhzhia-and-kherson-regions/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Act numbers from knowledge; verify."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2022-12-03",
   "title": "Oil price cap level set for Russian crude",
   "reference": "Decision (CFSP) 2022/2369; Regulation (EU) 2022/2367",
   "summary": "Crude oil price cap set at USD 60/barrel effective 5 Dec 2022 (with G7/Australia coalition).",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2022/12/03/russian-oil-eu-agrees-on-level-of-price-cap/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Act numbers from knowledge; verify."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2022-12-16",
   "title": "Ninth package of economic and individual sanctions",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) 2022/2474; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2475",
   "summary": "Nearly 200 individuals and entities listed; further export bans (drone engines), media suspensions, transaction ban with Russian Regional Development Bank.",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2022/12/16/russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-eu-adopts-9th-package-of-economic-and-individual-sanctions/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Act numbers from knowledge; verify."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2023-02-04",
   "title": "Price caps on Russian petroleum products",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) 2023/250 (approx.)",
   "summary": "Caps of USD 100/bbl (premium-to-crude products) and USD 45/bbl (discount-to-crude) effective 5 Feb 2023.",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2023/02/04/eu-agrees-on-level-of-price-caps-for-russian-petroleum-products/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Act number uncertain."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2023-02-25",
   "title": "Tenth package (one year of full-scale invasion)",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) 2023/427; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/429",
   "summary": "Export bans on critical tech/industrial goods worth over EUR 11bn; listings incl. Iranian drone producers; media suspensions.",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2023/02/25/one-year-of-russia-s-full-scale-invasion-and-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-eu-adopts-its-10th-package-of-economic-and-individual-sanctions/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Act numbers from knowledge; verify."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2023-06-23",
   "title": "Eleventh package: anti-circumvention tool",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) 2023/1214; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/1215",
   "summary": "New anti-circumvention tool to restrict exports to third countries; transit bans; ~100 additional listings; ban on ship-to-ship transfers suspected of breaching price cap.",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2023/06/23/russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-eu-adopts-11th-package-of-economic-and-individual-sanctions/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Act numbers from knowledge; verify."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2023-12-18",
   "title": "Twelfth package: Russian diamond import ban",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) 2023/2878; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/2875",
   "summary": "Ban on Russian diamonds; 'no Russia clause' for exports; tighter price-cap compliance; over 140 listings.",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2023/12/18/russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-eu-adopts-12th-package-of-economic-and-individual-sanctions/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Act numbers from knowledge; verify."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2024-02-23",
   "title": "Thirteenth package (two years of full-scale invasion)",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) 2024/745; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/753",
   "summary": "106 individuals and 88 entities listed incl. third-country suppliers of military goods (China, India, Türkiye, DPRK etc.).",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/02/23/russia-two-years-after-the-full-scale-invasion-and-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-eu-adopts-13th-package-of-individual-and-economic-sanctions/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Act numbers from knowledge; verify."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2024-06-24",
   "title": "Fourteenth package: LNG transshipment ban, anti-circumvention, first shadow-fleet vessel listings",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) 2024/1745; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/1739",
   "summary": "Ban on reloading Russian LNG in EU ports for third-country transshipment; SPFS ban; 116 listings; first vessel-specific port/service bans (27 vessels).",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/06/24/russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-comprehensive-eu-s-14th-package-of-sanctions-cracks-down-on-circumvention-and-adopts-energy-measures/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Act numbers from knowledge; verify."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2024-10-08",
   "title": "Framework for restrictive measures in view of Russia's destabilising activities (hybrid threats regime)",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) 2024/2642; Decision (CFSP) 2024/2643",
   "summary": "New regime to list those responsible for Russian hybrid/destabilising activities against EU and Member States; first listings 16 Dec 2024 (16 individuals, 3 entities); renewed 8 Oct 2026 to 9 Oct 2027.",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/10/08/russia-eu-sets-up-new-framework-for-restrictive-measures-against-those-responsible-for-destabilising-activities-against-the-eu-and-its-member-states/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Renewal: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/10/08/russia-s-hybrid-activities-council-prolongs-restrictive-measures-until-october-2027/ ; act numbers from knowledge."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2024-12-16",
   "title": "Fifteenth package",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) 2024/3192; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/3187",
   "summary": "54 individuals and 30 entities listed; 52 further shadow-fleet vessels (total 79).",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2024/12/16/russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-eu-adopts-15th-package-of-restrictive-measures/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Figures from knowledge; verify."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2025-02-24",
   "title": "Sixteenth package (three years of full-scale invasion)",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) 2025/395; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/386",
   "summary": "Primary aluminium import ban; 74 further shadow-fleet vessels; SWIFT/transaction bans on 13 more banks; 48 individuals and 35 entities listed.",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2025/02/24/three-years-of-russia-s-full-scale-invasion-and-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-eu-adopts-its-16th-package-of-economic-and-individual-measures/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Figures/act numbers from knowledge; verify."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2025-05-20",
   "title": "Seventeenth package",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) 2025/933 (approx.); Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/931 (approx.)",
   "summary": "189 further shadow-fleet vessels (total 342); ~75 listings; also hybrid, human-rights and chemical-weapons listings same day.",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2025/05/20/russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-eu-agrees-17th-package-of-sanctions/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Act numbers uncertain."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2025-07-18",
   "title": "Eighteenth package: dynamic oil price cap at USD 47.6",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) 2025/1494; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/1476 (approx.)",
   "summary": "Crude price cap lowered from USD 60 to 47.6 with automatic six-monthly adjustment (15% below market); Nord Stream 1/2 transaction ban; refined-products-from-Russian-crude import ban; 105 more vessels.",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2025/07/18/russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-eu-adopts-18th-package-of-economic-and-individual-measures/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Act numbers uncertain."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2025-10-23",
   "title": "Nineteenth package: Russian LNG import ban, third-country banks, crypto",
   "reference": "Regulation (EU) 2025/2033 (approx.)",
   "summary": "Phased ban on Russian LNG imports (full by 1 Jan 2027); Rosneft/Gazprom Neft transaction ban; 117 more vessels (total 557); third-country banks and crypto providers.",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2025/10/23/19th-package-of-sanctions-against-russia-eu-targets-russian-energy-third-country-banks-and-crypto-providers/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Figures/act numbers from knowledge; verify."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2026-04-23",
   "title": "Twentieth package: energy, military-industrial complex, trade, financial services incl. crypto",
   "reference": "(OJ references not verified)",
   "summary": "Energy, military-industrial, trade and financial/crypto measures; introduced LNG terminal-services ban (per Steptoe summary of 21st package).",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/04/23/russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-20th-round-of-stern-eu-sanctions-hits-energy-military-industrial-complex-trade-and-financial-services-including-crypto/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Details not individually verified beyond Council headline."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "title": "Twenty-first package: energy, financial services and crypto (latest adopted as of 2026-10-16)",
   "reference": "Regulations (EU) 2026/1844, 2026/1846, 2026/1848; Decisions (CFSP) 2026/1845, 2026/1847, 2026/1849; Implementing Regulation (EU) 2026/1843",
   "summary": "216 listings (48 individuals, 168 entities); 41 more shadow-fleet vessels (total 673); 33 more Russian banks under transaction ban; MOEX asset freeze; price-cap auto-adjustment paused at USD 44.10 until 15 Jul 2027; refinery transaction ban tool (Kulevi, Georgia); 51 Annex IV entities.",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/policies/sanctions-against-russia/timeline-sanctions-against-russia/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Council press release: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/07/23/21st-package-of-sanctions-eu-hits-russian-energy-financial-services-and-crypto-hard/ ; act numbers and figures from Steptoe/Baker McKenzie (tier B detail). Adopted after Greece lifted veto (news). 22nd package (~1,570 listings) under negotiation as of 6 Oct 2026, not adopted as far as verified."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "date": "2026-09-22",
   "title": "Extension of individual listings over Ukraine's territorial integrity for three years",
   "reference": "Decision (CFSP) amending 2014/145/CFSP (no. not verified)",
   "summary": "Individual listings extended until 22 Sep 2029 (shift from six-monthly to three-year renewal).",
   "url": "https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/09/22/ukraine-s-territorial-integrity-eu-extends-individual-listings-for-further-three-years/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Significant: removes six-monthly unanimity veto point."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "G7",
   "date": "2022-09-02",
   "title": "G7 Finance Ministers' Statement on the united response to Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine (oil price cap)",
   "reference": "G7 FM statement",
   "summary": "Agreed comprehensive prohibition of services for maritime transport of Russian-origin crude and products unless bought at or below a price cap; implemented 5 Dec 2022 (crude, USD 60) / 5 Feb 2023 (products).",
   "url": "https://www.canada.ca/en/department-finance/news/2022/09/g7-finance-ministers-statement-on-the-united-response-to-russias-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine.html",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Cap later lowered by EU/UK/Canada/Australia/NZ to USD 47.60 (Jul-Sep 2025) and 44.10 (Feb 2026); US kept USD 60 (not verified for 2026). UK copy: https://gov.uk/government/news/g7-finance-ministers-statement-on-russias-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Japan",
   "date": "2022-02-25",
   "title": "Sanction measures following the launch of military actions by Russia in Ukraine",
   "reference": "Statement by FM Hayashi",
   "summary": "Visa suspension and asset freezes for designated Russian individuals/entities; asset freezes on VEB.RF, Promsvyazbank, Bank Rossiya; export bans on military-related entities and dual-use goods incl. semiconductors.",
   "url": "https://www.mofa.go.jp/press/release/press6e_000371.html",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Japan",
   "date": "2025-01-10",
   "title": "Additional sanctions: asset freezes and export bans incl. third-country entities",
   "reference": "Cabinet approval (MOFA/METI/MOF joint statement)",
   "summary": "Asset freezes on 11 individuals, 29 organisations, 3 Russian banks (incl. DPRK and Georgian-bank links); export bans on 22 Russian and 31 third-country companies; 335 additional goods categories banned.",
   "url": "https://news.online.ua/en/japan-approves-new-package-of-anti-russian-sanctions-889548/",
   "tier": "B",
   "notes": "Date approximate (news dated 12 Jan 2025 citing AP; Cabinet decision 10 Jan 2025 from knowledge). Japan also announced measures on 2 Oct 2026 (per Hill Dickinson) - not verified."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "New Zealand",
   "date": "2022-03-09",
   "title": "Russia Sanctions Act 2022",
   "reference": "Russia Sanctions Act 2022 (+ Russia Sanctions Regulations 2022, 18 Mar 2022)",
   "summary": "NZ's first autonomous sanctions law; regulations designated Putin and elites; extended in 2025 to 17 Mar 2028; price cap from 29 Feb 2024 (USD 60 -> 47.60 on 12 Sep 2025 -> 44.10 on 20 Feb 2026); 100 shadow-fleet vessels on 20 Feb 2026.",
   "url": "https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/europe/ukraine/russian-invasion-of-ukraine/sanctions/latest-updates",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Latest round 7 Aug 2026 (9 entities, 24 individuals)."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Norway",
   "date": "2026-07-14",
   "title": "Norway implements EU 20th sanctions package in Norwegian law",
   "reference": "Amendments to Russia sanctions regulation of 15 Aug 2014 (no. 1076)",
   "summary": "46 persons and 80 entities listed, 46 shadow-fleet vessels; bank transaction bans (20 Russian + 4 third-country banks); crypto (A7A5, RUBx, digital rouble) bans; LNG terminal services ban; port bans (Murmansk, Tuapse, Karimun).",
   "url": "https://www.regjeringen.no/no/aktuelt/nye-sanksjoner-mot-russland-innfort-i-norsk-rett/id3169107/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Norway aligns with EU since 2014 (regulation 15 Aug 2014)."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Singapore",
   "date": "2022-03-05",
   "title": "Sanctions and Restrictions Against Russia in Response to its Invasion of Ukraine",
   "reference": "MFA press statement",
   "summary": "Export bans on military and certain dual-use items; financial prohibitions on VTB, VEB, Promsvyazbank, Bank Rossiya; ban on crypto transactions circumventing measures.",
   "url": "https://mfa.gov.sg/Newsroom/Press-Statements-Transcripts-and-Photos/2022/03/20220305-sanctions",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "South Korea",
   "date": "2022-02-28",
   "title": "Korean Government's Decision Regarding Situation in Ukraine",
   "reference": "MOFA statement",
   "summary": "Ban on exports of strategic items to Russia; participation in SWIFT removal of Russian banks; non-strategic items (57 US-controlled items) to follow.",
   "url": "https://www.mofa.go.kr/eng/brd/m_5676/view.do?seq=322003",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Switzerland",
   "date": "2022-02-28",
   "title": "Federal Council adopts EU sanctions against Russia",
   "reference": "Ordinance on Measures connected with the Situation in Ukraine (SR 946.231.176.72)",
   "summary": "Neutral Switzerland adopted EU listings and financial sanctions, departing from past practice; subsequently tracks EU packages through annex amendments by the DEFR/SECO.",
   "url": "https://www.admin.ch/gov/en/start/documentation/media-releases.msg-id-87386.html",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Latest annex amendment seen: 14 Aug 2026 (FINMA notice https://www.finma.ch/fr/news/2026/08/20260817-sr-946-231-176-72/); SECO page https://www.seco.admin.ch/fr/mesures-en-lien-situation-ukraine (not opened)."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "UK",
   "date": "2019-04-10",
   "title": "The Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019",
   "reference": "SI 2019/855 (made under Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018)",
   "summary": "UK autonomous Russia regime replacing EU measures post-Brexit (in force 31 Dec 2020); amended >20 times since Feb 2022 to add financial, trade, transport, oil and services measures.",
   "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-sanctions-on-russia",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Made date 2019-04-10 and SI number from knowledge; amendment chronology (14 Feb 2022 onward) listed on gov.uk collection page."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "UK",
   "date": "2022-02-14",
   "title": "Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 – broadened designation criteria",
   "reference": "SI 2022/123 (approx.)",
   "summary": "Expanded criteria to designate persons 'involved in obtaining a benefit from or supporting the Government of Russia', enabling post-invasion mass designations.",
   "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-sanctions-on-russia",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "SI number uncertain; date per gov.uk update log."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "UK",
   "date": "2022-03-02",
   "title": "Notice to Exporters 2022/04: introduction of new sanctions against Russia",
   "reference": "NTE 2022/04",
   "summary": "Export bans on dual-use, military and critical-industry goods/technology to Russia following full-scale invasion.",
   "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202204-introduction-of-new-sanctions-against-russia/nte-202204-introduction-of-new-sanctions-against-russia",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "UK",
   "date": "2022-04-14",
   "title": "Notice to Exporters 2022/14: additional sanctions against Russia",
   "reference": "NTE 2022/14; Amendment (No. 8) Regulations 2022",
   "summary": "Further trade measures (luxury goods, oil refining goods, quantum/advanced materials) and import bans (iron & steel).",
   "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202214-additional-sanctions-against-russia/nte-202214-introduction-of-additional-sanctions-against-russia",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "UK",
   "date": "2022-06-23",
   "title": "Notice to Exporters 2022/18: additional sanctions against Russia",
   "reference": "NTE 2022/18",
   "summary": "Bans on services (management consulting, accounting, PR) and further export/import restrictions.",
   "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202218-introduction-of-additional-sanctions-against-russia/nte-202218-introduction-of-additional-sanctions-against-russia",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "UK",
   "date": "2022-11-01",
   "title": "Notice to Exporters 2022/27: additional sanctions; maritime services ban / oil price cap",
   "reference": "NTE 2022/27",
   "summary": "Additional trade restrictions; UK maritime services ban on Russian oil with G7 price-cap exception from 5 Dec 2022.",
   "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202227-introduction-of-additional-sanctions-against-russia/nte-202227-introduction-of-additional-sanctions-against-russia",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Price-cap licences page: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/russian-oil-services-ban"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "UK",
   "date": "2022-12-05",
   "title": "UK ban on Russian oil and oil products (crude from 5 Dec 2022; products from 5 Feb 2023)",
   "reference": "Import ban guidance",
   "summary": "Ban on import of Russian crude oil and oil products into the UK.",
   "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uk-ban-on-russian-oil-and-oil-products/uk-ban-on-russian-oil-and-oil-products",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Crude ban effective 5 Dec 2022 and products 5 Feb 2023 from knowledge; guidance page updated 14 Apr 2023."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "UK",
   "date": "2023-12-18",
   "title": "Notice to Exporters 2023/24: further sanctions introduced December 2023",
   "reference": "NTE 2023/24; Amendment (No. 4) and (No. 5) Regulations 2023",
   "summary": "New trade measures incl. ban on Russian diamonds/processed in third countries (phased), LPG, copper, aluminium, nickel imports; legal services ban.",
   "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202324-further-sanctions-against-russia-introduced-in-december-2023/nte-202324-further-sanctions-against-russia-introduced-in-december-2023",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "UK",
   "date": "2025-04-29",
   "title": "Notice to Exporters 2025/11: further sanctions introduced April 2025",
   "reference": "NTE 2025/11",
   "summary": "Further export bans on military-relevant items, software and technology transfers to Russia.",
   "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/notice-to-exporters-202511-further-sanctions-against-russia-introduced-in-april-2025/nte-202511-further-sanctions-against-russia-introduced-in-april-2025",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "UK",
   "date": "2025-05-09",
   "title": "Largest-ever UK shadow fleet package: ~100 tankers",
   "reference": "FCDO announcement (gov.uk news not retrieved)",
   "summary": "Specified ~100 oil tankers of Russia's shadow fleet (101 ships per Kyiv Independent) plus suppliers of military goods.",
   "url": "https://kyivindependent.com/uk-targets-101-ships-in-largest-ever-sanctions-against-russias-shadow-fleet/",
   "tier": "B",
   "notes": "Secondary source; gov.uk release not located."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "UK",
   "date": "2025-10-15",
   "title": "Designation of Rosneft and Lukoil; 44 shadow fleet tankers",
   "reference": "UK Sanctions List update 15 Oct 2025",
   "summary": "39 designations and 51 ship specifications (44 shadow-fleet tankers); Rosneft and Lukoil designated; also Chinese/Indian refineries and terminals per news.",
   "url": "https://www.squirepattonboggs.com/en/insights/publications/2025/10/uk-announces-a-further-wave-of-sanctions-targeting-russias-two-largest-energy-companies-and-shadow-fleet",
   "tier": "B",
   "notes": "Law-firm summary; preceded US Rosneft/Lukoil designation by one week."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "UK",
   "date": "2026-02-24",
   "title": "UK's biggest sanctions package four years on from full-scale invasion",
   "reference": "Sanctions Notice Russia 24 February 2026",
   "summary": "Nearly 300 designations: Transneft; 175 companies of the 2Rivers shadow-fleet/oil-trading network; 48 tankers; 6 LNG targets (Portovaya, Vysotsk terminals); 49 military-supply-chain targets; 9 banks; civil nuclear entities.",
   "url": "https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-announces-biggest-sanctions-package-against-russia-four-yearson-from-full-scale-invasionof-ukraine",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "gov.uk URL as cited by Ropes & Gray (not opened directly); Sanctions Notice PDF: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/699c9dd4882eb23165f1277f/Sanctions_Notice__Russia__24_February_2026.pdf"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "UK",
   "date": "2026-06-16",
   "title": "UK Russia sanctions package and OFSI interdiction general licence",
   "reference": "June 2026 package",
   "summary": "~70 new sanctions targeting shadow fleet, military supply chains and finance networks; OFSI general licence supporting interdiction of shadow-fleet vessels (UK authorised boarding).",
   "url": "https://natlawreview.com/article/uks-16-june-2026-russia-sanctions-package-and-ofsi-interdiction-general-licence",
   "tier": "B",
   "notes": "Count (70) from Georgia Today headline; verify on gov.uk."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "UK",
   "date": "2026-10-01",
   "title": "New Russia package targeting emerging LNG shadow fleet",
   "reference": "UK Sanctions List update 1 Oct 2026",
   "summary": "31 measures incl. 23 individuals/entities; 8 vessels (3 LNG shadow-fleet tankers, 2 bunkering vessels, 3 Russian ice-class vessels); UK total ~600 shadow-fleet tankers.",
   "url": "https://www.hilldickinson.com/our-view/articles/uk-sanctions-update-october-2026/",
   "tier": "B",
   "notes": "Same day: LNG licences for Japan and South Korea extended (easing)."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "date": "2014-03-06",
   "title": "EO 13660 Blocking Property of Certain Persons Contributing to the Situation in Ukraine",
   "reference": "Executive Order 13660",
   "summary": "Declared national emergency over Russia's actions in Ukraine (Crimea); authorised blocking of persons undermining Ukraine's sovereignty.",
   "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/5946/download?inline",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "date": "2014-03-17",
   "title": "EO 13661 Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Ukraine",
   "reference": "Executive Order 13661",
   "summary": "Expanded emergency; authorised blocking of Russian government officials and arms-sector persons.",
   "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/5956/download?inline",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "date": "2014-03-20",
   "title": "EO 13662 Blocking Property of Additional Persons Contributing to the Situation in Ukraine",
   "reference": "Executive Order 13662",
   "summary": "Sectoral authority (financial services, energy, metals and mining, defence); basis for Sectoral Sanctions Identifications (SSI) directives.",
   "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/5961/download?inline",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "date": "2014-09-12",
   "title": "Directive 3 under EO 13662 (and Directives 1, 2, 4 as amended 2017)",
   "reference": "Directives 1-4 under EO 13662",
   "summary": "Sectoral debt/equity restrictions on Russian banks and energy companies; Directive 4 bans support for deepwater/Arctic/shale oil projects (amended 31 Oct 2017).",
   "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/8691/download?inline",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Directive 1/2 as amended 29 Sep 2017: https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/8696/download?inline ; Directive 4: https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/8716/download?inline"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "date": "2014-12-19",
   "title": "EO 13685 Blocking Property and Prohibiting Certain Transactions with Respect to the Crimea Region of Ukraine",
   "reference": "Executive Order 13685",
   "summary": "Comprehensive embargo on occupied Crimea (new investment, imports, exports).",
   "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/5966/download?inline",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "date": "2017-08-02",
   "title": "Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA)",
   "reference": "Public Law 115-44; implemented by EO 13849 (2018-09-20)",
   "summary": "Codified Ukraine-related EOs, mandatory sanctions on Russian cyber, defence/intelligence sector transactions, energy pipelines; congressional review of any easing.",
   "url": "https://congress.gov/115/plaws/publ44/PLAW-115publ44.pdf",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "EO 13849: https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/8671/download?inline"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "date": "2021-04-15",
   "title": "EO 14024 Blocking Property with Respect to Specified Harmful Foreign Activities of the Government of the Russian Federation",
   "reference": "Executive Order 14024",
   "summary": "Principal authority for post-2021 Russia designations, sector determinations (financial, technology, defence, energy etc.) and secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions (amended by EO 14114).",
   "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/57936/download?inline",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "date": "2021-08-20",
   "title": "EO 14039 Blocking Property with Respect to Certain Russian Energy Export Pipelines",
   "reference": "Executive Order 14039",
   "summary": "Authority to sanction persons involved in Nord Stream 2 and similar pipelines; Nord Stream 2 AG designated under it on 2022-02-23.",
   "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/912496/download?inline",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "date": "2022-02-21",
   "title": "EO 14065 Blocking Property ... with Respect to Continued Russian Efforts to Undermine the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine",
   "reference": "Executive Order 14065",
   "summary": "Embargo on the so-called DNR/LNR regions (later extended by OFAC to occupied Zaporizhzhia/Kherson areas).",
   "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/918791/download?inline",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "date": "2022-02-24",
   "title": "Directives 2 and 3 under EO 14024 (correspondent accounts; new debt and equity)",
   "reference": "Directive 2, Directive 3 under EO 14024",
   "summary": "Cut Sberbank from US correspondent banking (Dir. 2) and banned new debt/equity of 13 major Russian state-owned enterprises (Dir. 3).",
   "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/918471/download?inline",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Directive 3: https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/918476/download?inline"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "date": "2022-02-28",
   "title": "Directive 4 under EO 14024: Central Bank of Russia, National Wealth Fund, Ministry of Finance",
   "reference": "Directive 4 under EO 14024",
   "summary": "Prohibition on transactions involving the Central Bank of Russia, National Wealth Fund and Ministry of Finance (immobilisation of sovereign assets in US).",
   "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/918806/download?inline",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "OFAC page lists the current version dated 2023-05-19; original issued 2022-02-28 (from knowledge)."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "date": "2022-03-08",
   "title": "EO 14066 Prohibiting Certain Imports and New Investments with Respect to Continued Russian Federation Efforts to Undermine the Sovereignty and Territorial Integrity of Ukraine",
   "reference": "Executive Order 14066",
   "summary": "Ban on US imports of Russian crude oil, LNG and coal; ban on new US investment in Russian energy sector.",
   "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/919111/download?inline",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "date": "2022-03-11",
   "title": "EO 14068 Prohibiting Certain Imports, Exports, and New Investment with Respect to Continued Russian Federation Aggression",
   "reference": "Executive Order 14068",
   "summary": "Bans on imports of Russian seafood, alcohol, non-industrial diamonds (later gold, metals) and exports of luxury goods/banknotes.",
   "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/919281/download?inline",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "date": "2022-04-06",
   "title": "EO 14071 Prohibiting New Investment in and Certain Services to the Russian Federation; full blocking of Sberbank and Alfa-Bank",
   "reference": "Executive Order 14071; Treasury press release jy0705",
   "summary": "Ban on all new US investment in Russia and on specified services (basis for price-cap determinations); full blocking of Sberbank and Alfa-Bank, Putin's adult daughters, Lavrov's family.",
   "url": "https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy0705",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "EO 14071 text: https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/922081/download?inline"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "date": "2022-12-05",
   "title": "Determinations: price cap on Russian-origin crude oil (and 2023-02-05 petroleum products)",
   "reference": "EO 14071 determinations",
   "summary": "Prohibits US maritime-transport services for Russian crude sold above USD 60/bbl (products: USD 100/45 from 2023-02-05).",
   "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/929776/download?inline",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Products cap: https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/931026/download?inline"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "date": "2023-12-22",
   "title": "EO 14114 Taking Additional Steps With Respect to the Russian Federation's Harmful Activities",
   "reference": "Executive Order 14114",
   "summary": "Authorised secondary sanctions on foreign financial institutions facilitating Russia's military-industrial base; broadened import bans (Russian-origin seafood/diamonds processed in third countries).",
   "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/932441/download?inline",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "date": "2024-02-23",
   "title": "Nearly 600 designations on second anniversary of the full-scale invasion and after Navalny's death",
   "reference": "Treasury press release jy2117",
   "summary": "Largest single US tranche: >500 Treasury designations (plus State) targeting financial sector, military-industrial base and third-country evasion networks.",
   "url": "https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2117",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Exact count (~500 Treasury + State ~100) from news; verify on release."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "date": "2024-06-12",
   "title": "Designations of >300 targets incl. Moscow Exchange; expanded secondary-sanctions risk",
   "reference": "Treasury press release jy2404",
   "summary": "Designated Moscow Exchange, NCC, NSD and >300 persons incl. third-country suppliers; widened 'military-industrial base' definition to all EO 14024-blocked persons.",
   "url": "https://fraser.stlouisfed.org/files/docs/publications/treaspr/2024/2024-06-12_jy2404.pdf",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Archived copy of Treasury press release on St. Louis Fed FRASER (official archive, not treasury.gov domain)."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "date": "2024-11-21",
   "title": "Designation of Gazprombank and steps to curtail Russia's use of the international financial system",
   "reference": "Treasury press release (Nov 21, 2024)",
   "summary": "Blocked Gazprombank and its foreign subsidiaries, plus >50 Russian banks and 40+ registrars and officials.",
   "url": "https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USTREAS/bulletins/3c32d96",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Official Treasury GovDelivery bulletin."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "date": "2025-01-10",
   "title": "Sanctions targeting Russia's oil production and exports (Gazprom Neft, Surgutneftegas, 183 vessels); energy-sector determination",
   "reference": "Treasury press release jy2777; EO 14024 energy-sector determination",
   "summary": "Designated Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, 183 vessels (largely shadow fleet), traders, oilfield service providers, insurers; determination opening the energy sector to designations.",
   "url": "https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2777",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Determination: https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/933796/download?inline ; petroleum services ban determination effective 2025-02-27: https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/933901/download?inline"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "date": "2025-10-22",
   "title": "Designation of Rosneft and Lukoil",
   "reference": "Treasury action under EO 14024 (OFAC recent action 20251022)",
   "summary": "First major Russia designations under the second Trump administration: Rosneft and Lukoil plus 34 subsidiaries (28 Rosneft, 6 Lukoil); called on Moscow to agree to a ceasefire.",
   "url": "https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USTREAS/bulletins/3f8422d",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Followed by numerous wind-down/carve-out GLs (124B, 128, 129, 130, 131 series) for Lukoil international assets, CPC, Tengiz, Karachaganak."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "date": "2026-09-18",
   "title": "Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026",
   "reference": "Public Law 119-111, 140 Stat. 1026",
   "summary": "Directs tariffs up to 500% on Russian goods/energy; authorises up to 100% secondary tariffs on top-five buyers/evasion facilitators of Russian oil/gas; 'mandatory' sanctions subject to presidential determination and national-interest waiver; congressional review of terminations.",
   "url": "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-119publ111/pdf/PLAW-119publ111.pdf",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "govinfo URL seen in Davis Polk note, not opened directly. Implementation status as of Oct 2026 not verified."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Ukraine",
   "date": "2014-08-14",
   "title": "Law of Ukraine 'On Sanctions'",
   "reference": "Law No. 1644-VII",
   "summary": "Legal basis for Ukrainian personal and sectoral sanctions proposed by Cabinet/NBU/SBU, adopted by NSDC and enacted by presidential decree; amended 2025 to cover vessels and aircraft.",
   "url": "https://espreso.tv/news/2014/09/11/zakon_pro_sankciyi_opublikuvaly_v_oficiyniy_presi",
   "tier": "B",
   "notes": "Official text at zakon.rada.gov.ua (1644-18) not opened in this research; news on official publication used."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Ukraine",
   "date": "2015-09-16",
   "title": "Decree on NSDC decision of 2 Sep 2015 applying personal special economic and other restrictive measures (first major list)",
   "reference": "Presidential Decree No. 549/2015",
   "summary": "First large Ukrainian sanctions list against Russian individuals and entities (annexes 1 and 2; ~388 persons and ~105 entities per contemporary reports), for one year.",
   "url": "https://www.president.gov.ua/documents/5492015-19437",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Counts from secondary reports; page does not state counts."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Ukraine",
   "date": "2017-05-15",
   "title": "Decree on NSDC decision of 28 Apr 2017 (ban on Russian internet services)",
   "reference": "Presidential Decree No. 133/2017",
   "summary": "Sanctions on Russian entities incl. VKontakte, Odnoklassniki, Yandex, Mail.ru, Kaspersky and Dr.Web, blocking access in Ukraine.",
   "url": "https://www.president.gov.ua/documents/1332017-21850",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Named services from news (interfax 422380); page itself lists annexes."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Ukraine",
   "date": "2021-02-02",
   "title": "Decree on NSDC decision: sanctions on MP Taras Kozak and TV channels 112 Ukraine, NewsOne, ZIK",
   "reference": "Presidential Decree No. 43/2021",
   "summary": "Blocked three pro-Kremlin TV channels linked to Medvedchuk's circle.",
   "url": "https://epravda.com.ua/news/2021/02/3/670633/",
   "tier": "B",
   "notes": "Decree number from knowledge; extended 2 Feb 2026 by Decree 95/2026 (Kozak + 8 companies)."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Ukraine",
   "date": "2024-01-29",
   "title": "Decree on NSDC decision approving the Regulation on the State Register of Sanctions",
   "reference": "Presidential Decree No. 36/2024",
   "summary": "Created the public State Register of Sanctions (drs.nsdc.gov.ua) recording all persons sanctioned by Ukraine with grounds and terms.",
   "url": "https://www.president.gov.ua/documents/362024-49589",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Register URL drs.nsdc.gov.ua could not be opened from this environment."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Ukraine",
   "date": "2025-04-11",
   "title": "Decree: sanctions on Russian propagandists and media",
   "reference": "Presidential Decree No. 230/2025",
   "summary": "71 individuals and 18 legal entities (Russian propaganda outlets and figures e.g. Sladkov, Karasov, Sharapova; 'Insha Ukraina' project of Medvedchuk).",
   "url": "https://www.president.gov.ua/documents/2302025-54457",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Ukraine",
   "date": "2025-04-11",
   "title": "Decree: sanctions on Russia's shadow fleet operators",
   "reference": "Presidential Decree No. 229/2025",
   "summary": "59 individuals incl. Russian and Chinese nationals connected to the shadow fleet.",
   "url": "https://www.president.gov.ua/documents/2292025-54453",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Ukraine",
   "date": "2025-06-30",
   "title": "HUR 'War & Sanctions' portal (relaunched)",
   "reference": "Defence Intelligence of Ukraine portal",
   "summary": "Open database of foreign components in Russian weapons, sanctions-evasion routes, persons/companies/vessels proposed for sanctions.",
   "url": "https://gur.gov.ua/en/content/sanktsii-neobkhidnyi-instrument-protydii-voiennym-zlochynam-rosii-andrii-yusov",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Portal URL: https://war-sanctions.gur.gov.ua/en (could not be opened directly); date is that of HUR article."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Ukraine",
   "date": "2025-07-01",
   "title": "Decrees synchronising Ukrainian sanctions with EU packages 9–14",
   "reference": "NSDC decision of 27 Jun 2025 (three decrees)",
   "summary": "403 individuals and 188 entities sanctioned in line with EU 9th–14th packages, EU Belarus and Iran human-rights/military-support listings; part of synchronisation with EU/G7.",
   "url": "https://president.gov.ua/news/prezident-uviv-u-diyu-novi-rishennya-rnbo-shodo-sinhronizaci-98769",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Decree numbers not given on page."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Ukraine",
   "date": "2025-07-08",
   "title": "Decree: sanctions on Chinese manufacturers of Shahed components",
   "reference": "Presidential Decree No. 466/2025",
   "summary": "5 China-registered companies (e.g. Ningbo BLIN Machinery, Suzhou ECOD Precision Manufacturing) supplying components for Russian/Iranian-design drones.",
   "url": "https://www.president.gov.ua/documents/4662025-55613",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Details via slovoidilo.ua."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Ukraine",
   "date": "2025-08-16",
   "title": "Decrees: sanctions on Russian drone developers and suppliers; Register extended to vessels/aircraft",
   "reference": "Presidential Decrees No. 599/2025 and No. 600/2025",
   "summary": "39 individuals and 55 companies (43 Russian, 10 Chinese, 2 Belarusian) incl. Zala Aero, KB Vostok, AI-for-drones centres; Register regulation amended after 16 Jul 2025 law extending sanctions to vessels and aircraft.",
   "url": "https://president.gov.ua/news/ukrayina-zaprovadila-novij-sankcijnij-paket-proti-rosijskogo-99589",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Decree 600/2025: https://www.president.gov.ua/documents/6002025-56149"
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Ukraine",
   "date": "2026-02-02",
   "title": "Decrees synchronising with UK sanctions (Firtash) and extending Kozak/propaganda channels sanctions",
   "reference": "Presidential Decrees No. 94/2026 and No. 95/2026",
   "summary": "Extended sanctions on Dmytro Firtash and his circle (synchronised with UK); extended sanctions on Taras Kozak and 8 related propaganda companies.",
   "url": "https://www.president.gov.ua/news/ukrayina-sinhronizuvala-sankciyi-velikoyi-britaniyi-shodo-ko-102677",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Ukraine",
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "title": "Decree on NSDC decision of 10 Jun 2026 applying personal sanctions",
   "reference": "Presidential Decree No. 502/2026",
   "summary": "Sanctions on individuals (annex 1) and legal entities (annex 2); counts not stated on page.",
   "url": "https://www.president.gov.ua/documents/5022026-60041",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Representative of continuing 2026 NSDC listings; also 125/2026 (18 Feb), 305/2026 (9 Apr), 587/2026 (6 Jul)."
  },
  {
   "jurisdiction": "Ukraine",
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "title": "Decree on NSDC decision of 2 Jul 2026 on personal special economic and other restrictive measures",
   "reference": "Presidential Decree No. 587/2026",
   "summary": "New listings of individuals and entities; also removes position 2 from annex of NSDC decision of 2 May 2026 (Decree 358/2026).",
   "url": "https://www.president.gov.ua/documents/5872026-60297",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Contains a delisting (one position) - see easing dataset."
  }
 ],
 "easing": [
  {
   "date": "2026-10-16",
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "target": "Sanctions and tariffs under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026",
   "type": "waiver",
   "summary": "Executive Order 'Implementing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026' waives, before they took effect, the Act's duties (incl. the increased rates on Russian goods and on the main importers of Russian oil and gas and sanctions-evasion facilitators) and the secondary sanctions under sections 102(a), (d) and (e), 103–111 and 117, on a national-interest certification to Congress. Waivers stay until the President or the Secretary of State decides otherwise; sanctions under the existing Russia national-emergency orders are not affected.",
   "url": "https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2026/10/implementing-the-lindsey-o-graham-sanctioning-russia-and-iran-act-of-2026/",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "The Act was signed on 18 Sep 2026. Section 3 of the order tasks USTR with monitoring Russian oil and gas purchases and sanctions evasion. Added 17 Oct 2026."
  },
  {
   "date": "2019-01-27",
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "target": "En+ Group, UC Rusal, JSC EuroSibEnergo",
   "type": "delisting",
   "summary": "OFAC removed the three companies after restructuring reduced Oleg Deripaska's ownership/control below 50%; Deripaska himself remained designated (designated 2018-04-06).",
   "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20190127",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Treasury press release: https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/sm592 (seen in search). Congress attempted but failed to block delisting under CAATSA review."
  },
  {
   "date": "2021-05-19",
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "target": "Nord Stream 2 AG and CEO Matthias Warnig",
   "type": "waiver",
   "summary": "State Department found sanctionable conduct under PEESA but waived sanctions on Nord Stream 2 AG, its CEO and corporate officers as in the US national interest (relations with Germany).",
   "url": "https://gcaptain.com/u-s-to-waive-sanctions-on-firm-ceo-behind-russias-nord-stream-2-pipeline/",
   "tier": "B",
   "notes": "Official State Dept report not opened. Reversed: Nord Stream 2 AG designated under EO 14039 on 2022-02-23."
  },
  {
   "date": "2023-03-08",
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "target": "Violetta Prigozhina (mother of Yevgeny Prigozhin)",
   "type": "court annulment",
   "summary": "General Court (T-212/22) annulled her listing (Feb–Jun 2022 acts): Council failed to prove she was associated with her son's activities after she ceased owning Concord. She remained listed under later acts until delisted Sep 2024.",
   "url": "https://curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/docs/application/pdf/2023-03/cp230043en.pdf",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-03-13",
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "target": "Arkady Volozh, Serguey Mndoiants, Jozef Hambalek + 9 deceased persons",
   "type": "delisting (renewal)",
   "summary": "At March 2024 renewal EU removed 12 names: 9 deceased; Volozh (Yandex co-founder, had condemned the war), Mndoiants (AFK Sistema), Hambalek (Night Wolves Europe). No public reasons for living persons.",
   "url": "https://exportcompliancedaily.com/news/2024/03/15/EU-Drops-12-From-Russia-Sanctions-List-Including-Russian-Businessman-2403140025",
   "tier": "B",
   "notes": "Council timeline lists renewal 12 Mar 2024; delisting act number not verified."
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-04-10",
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "target": "Petr Aven and Mikhail Fridman",
   "type": "court annulment",
   "summary": "General Court (T-301/22, T-304/22) annulled their listings for 28 Feb 2022–15 Mar 2023: grounds insufficiently substantiated; proximity to Putin not enough. Both remained listed under subsequent acts.",
   "url": "https://curia.europa.eu/jcms/upload/docs/application/pdf/2024-04/cp240061en.pdf",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Effect limited: later acts kept them listed."
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-07-10",
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "target": "Vladimir Rashevsky (ex-CEO SUEK)",
   "type": "court annulment",
   "summary": "General Court (T-309/22, T-739/22) annulled listing acts of 2022–2023; Council had not shown listing was justified. Delisted March 2025.",
   "url": "https://www.harneys.com/our-blogs/regulatory/eu-sanctions-update-four-russian-citizens-have-been-removed-from-the-eu-sanctions-list",
   "tier": "B",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "date": "2024-09-11",
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "target": "Nikita Mazepin, Violetta Prigozhina",
   "type": "delisting (renewal)",
   "summary": "Removed at September 2024 six-month renewal as compromise after Hungary demanded removals; both had won EU court cases.",
   "url": "https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/09/11/7474546/",
   "tier": "B",
   "notes": "Date = ambassadors' agreement reported; formal act ~12-14 Sep 2024."
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-03-14",
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "target": "Mikhail Degtyaryov, Vladimir Rashevsky, Viatcheslav Moshe Kantor, Gulbakhor Ismailova",
   "type": "delisting (renewal)",
   "summary": "Removed via Implementing Regulation (EU) 2025/527 at March 2025 renewal; understood to follow Hungarian pressure (Rashevsky after court annulment). No public reasons for others.",
   "url": "https://www.harneys.com/our-blogs/regulatory/eu-sanctions-update-four-russian-citizens-have-been-removed-from-the-eu-sanctions-list",
   "tier": "B",
   "notes": "Published OJ 15 Mar 2025."
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-04-02",
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "target": "Karina Rotenberg (wife of Boris Rotenberg)",
   "type": "delisting",
   "summary": "OFAC removed her from SDN list without explanation; reportedly a US citizen since at least 2013; Boris Rotenberg remains sanctioned.",
   "url": "https://www.occrp.org/en/news/us-lifts-sanctions-on-wife-of-russian-oligarch-boris-rotenberg",
   "tier": "B",
   "notes": "OFAC action: https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20250402 (not opened). First Russia-related delisting of high-profile figure under 2nd Trump administration."
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-04-11",
   "jurisdiction": "New Zealand",
   "target": "One individual and related class; relatives of Abramov (IND-754, IND-829–832)",
   "type": "delisting",
   "summary": "Removed from Russia Sanctions Regulations Schedule 2; designation notice for Abramov relatives revoked.",
   "url": "https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/europe/ukraine/russian-invasion-of-ukraine/sanctions/latest-updates",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Further removal IND-776 on 12 Sep 2025."
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-09-12",
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "target": "Pavel Ezubov + several 'technical' removals",
   "type": "delisting (renewal)",
   "summary": "Removed at Sep 2025 renewal after General Court ruling in his favour (25 Jun 2025); other removals described as technical. Hungary/Slovakia had sought six removals.",
   "url": "https://www.eurointegration.com.ua/eng/news/2025/09/12/7220074/",
   "tier": "B",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-09-22",
   "jurisdiction": "UK",
   "target": "Tatiana Evtushenkova",
   "type": "delisting",
   "summary": "UK revoked her designation under Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019; no reason stated (OFSI ID 15880, RUS1822).",
   "url": "https://www.bvifsc.vg/sites/default/files/22sep25-uk-sanctions-update-russia-regime-delist_0.pdf",
   "tier": "B",
   "notes": "BVI FSC republication of UK notice."
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-11-14",
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "target": "Caspian Pipeline Consortium, Tengizchevroil, Karachaganak (Rosneft/Lukoil-linked)",
   "type": "general licence",
   "summary": "GL 124B authorises transactions related to these Kazakh projects despite Rosneft/Lukoil blocking (energy security of Kazakhstan/partners).",
   "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/934746/download?inline",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Part of carve-out series after Oct 2025 Rosneft/Lukoil designation; also GL 132 (Paks II NPP, Hungary, 21 Nov 2025)."
  },
  {
   "date": "2025-11-21",
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "target": "Paks II nuclear power plant (Hungary, Rosatom-built)",
   "type": "general licence",
   "summary": "GL 132 authorises transactions related to Paks II project.",
   "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/934776/download?inline",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Followed US–Hungary understandings (context not verified)."
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-06",
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "target": "Globe Trekkers LLC (Dubai)",
   "type": "delisting",
   "summary": "OFAC removed entity from SDN list (EO 14024).",
   "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20260306",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-12",
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "target": "Russian-origin crude oil/products loaded on vessels (incl. blocked vessels)",
   "type": "general licence",
   "summary": "GL 134 authorised sale, delivery, offloading of Russian oil loaded as of 12 Mar 2026, until 11 Apr 2026; renewed ~17-18 Apr 2026 for a month; expired 16 May 2026 without renewal. Context: global supply disruption linked to Iran conflict.",
   "url": "https://www.thompsonhinesmartrade.com/2026/03/ofac-issues-russia-general-license-allowing-delivery-and-sale-of-russian-crude-oil-and-petroleum/",
   "tier": "B",
   "notes": "Expiry/non-renewal per Euromaidan Press 16 May 2026: https://euromaidanpress.com/2026/05/16/us-sanctions-relief-for-russian-oil-shipments-appears-to-end/ ; GL 134A/134B numbering not verified."
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-14",
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "target": "7 persons (5 deceased, 2 unnamed)",
   "type": "delisting (renewal)",
   "summary": "At March 2026 renewal of individual listings (to 15 Sep 2026) 7 names removed: 5 deceased, 2 unidentified. Slovakia/Hungary had sought removal of 7 incl. Usmanov and Fridman - not granted per AFP source.",
   "url": "https://www.ansa.it/nuova_europa/en/news/countries/ukraine/2026/03/14/slovakia-drops-block-on-renewed-eu-sanctions-against-russia_114848eb-9e14-478b-8bbb-60a96135958f.html",
   "tier": "B",
   "notes": "Council release: https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2026/03/14/russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine-eu-extends-individual-listings-over-ukraine-s-territorial-integrity-for-a-further-six-months/"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-18",
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "target": "Yevgeniya Tyurikova, Boris Vorontsov, Berk Turken, Turken Dijital (Turkey), BSB Grup (Turkey), Futuris FZE (UAE)",
   "type": "delisting",
   "summary": "OFAC Russia-related removals; no reason stated.",
   "url": "https://thepublic.info/en/news/ssa_zniali_sankciyi_z_sesti_osib_i_kompanii_poviazanix_iz_rosijeiu",
   "tier": "B",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-03",
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "target": "Mikhail Zadornov (ex-head of Otkritie bank)",
   "type": "delisting",
   "summary": "OFAC removed Zadornov from SDN list.",
   "url": "https://regalert.today/document/russia-related-designation-removal-7f6c9b5c-7c02-4097-b5cd-f0cedb70a1db",
   "tier": "B",
   "notes": "Aggregator of OFAC notice; verify at ofac.treasury.gov/recent-actions/20260403."
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-08",
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "target": "Unspecified Russia-related person(s)",
   "type": "delisting",
   "summary": "OFAC recent actions list 'Russia-related Designation Removal' on 8 May 2026; details not retrieved.",
   "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/sanctions-programs-and-country-information/ukraine-russia-related-sanctions",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Details unverified."
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-12",
   "jurisdiction": "Canada",
   "target": "Schedule 7 item 197 (goods) ",
   "type": "partial easing",
   "summary": "Removed a goods item from Russia regs Schedule 7 to avoid adversely affecting the global food supply; review subsections 8(3)-(4) repealed.",
   "url": "https://www.international.gc.ca/world-monde/international_relations-relations_internationales/sanctions/russia-russie.aspx?lang=eng",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "SOR/2026-122; no Canadian Schedule 1 delistings reported 2025-26."
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-24",
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "target": "Mikhail Klyukin, German Belous, Irina Kremleva, Viktor Nikolaev, Nadia Cherkasova, Ivan Potanin, Maksim Smirnov; IDA Asansor and DEIN (Turkey); vessels Vyacheslav Arshinov, Gennady Egorov",
   "type": "delisting",
   "summary": "OFAC Russia-related removals of 7 individuals, Turkish entities and 2 vessels; no reasons stated.",
   "url": "https://regalert.today/document/russia-related-designations-removals-4e1634cf-5964-49a3-b724-b96123d57735",
   "tier": "B",
   "notes": "Aggregator; verify on OFAC 20260624."
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "jurisdiction": "Ukraine",
   "target": "Position 2 of annex to NSDC decision of 2 May 2026",
   "type": "delisting",
   "summary": "Decree 587/2026 removed one position from the 2 May 2026 sanctions annex (Decree 358/2026); identity not stated on page.",
   "url": "https://www.president.gov.ua/documents/5872026-60297",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-23",
   "jurisdiction": "EU",
   "target": "Azerbaijani bank (transaction-ban annex); Sakhalin-2 and LNG contract derogations",
   "type": "partial easing",
   "summary": "21st package removed an Azerbaijan bank from transaction-ban list; extended Sakhalin-2 oil exemption to 31 Mar 2028; temporary exemption for certain pre-2022 long-term LNG contracts to 25 Jul 2027; price-cap auto-adjustment frozen at USD 44.10.",
   "url": "https://www.steptoe.com/en/news-publications/international-compliance-blog/eu-council-adopts-21st-sanctions-package-against-russia.html",
   "tier": "B",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-08-07",
   "jurisdiction": "New Zealand",
   "target": "Relatives/associates of designated persons; medical equipment",
   "type": "partial easing",
   "summary": "Removed automatic capture of relatives and associates of designated persons; removed export prohibitions on certain medical equipment (effective 3 Sep 2026).",
   "url": "https://www.mfat.govt.nz/en/countries-and-regions/europe/ukraine/russian-invasion-of-ukraine/sanctions/latest-updates",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-09-18",
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "target": "Lukoil International GmbH sale",
   "type": "general licence",
   "summary": "GL 131J authorises contingent contracts for sale of Lukoil International GmbH (forced divestment of foreign assets); related GLs 128D (Lukoil retail stations abroad) and 130B (Lukoil entities in Bulgaria) amended 15 Oct 2026.",
   "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/936951/download?inline",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "GL 128D: https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/937236/download?inline ; GL 130B: https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/937241/download?inline"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-10-01",
   "jurisdiction": "UK",
   "target": "LNG shipments to Japan and South Korea",
   "type": "general licence",
   "summary": "Existing licences extended (targeted, time-limited) so Japan and South Korea can maintain energy security while reducing reliance on Russian energy.",
   "url": "https://www.hilldickinson.com/our-view/articles/uk-sanctions-update-october-2026/",
   "tier": "B",
   "notes": ""
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-10-09",
   "jurisdiction": "USA",
   "target": "Russian-origin diesel fuel",
   "type": "general licence",
   "summary": "GL 135 authorises sale, delivery, offloading and importation (incl. into US) of Russian-origin diesel until 7 Apr 2027 (excl. debits to CBR/NWF/MinFin accounts). Issued same day as President's post announcing deal with Russia to 'release 300,000 tons of diesel'; backdrop of rising diesel prices.",
   "url": "https://ofac.treasury.gov/media/937216/download?inline",
   "tier": "A",
   "notes": "Context per Clyde & Co: https://www.clydeco.com/en/insights/2026/10/ofac-authorizes-us-imports-of-russian-diesel ; possible conflict with Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act; EU/UK bans unchanged."
  }
 ]
}