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The 18th EU Sanctions Package Against Russia Has Been Adopted

The new 18th EU sanctions package against Russia was adopted on 18 July 2025. The measures are set out in regulations and implementing regulations.

European Union International

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Gorrissen Federspiel

State Security Service Seeks Prosecution For Providing Project Management Services

Latvia's State Security Service (the VDD) is seeking the prosecution of two Latvian nationals accused of providing project management services to Russian companies.

Latvia International

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Duane Morris LLP

Seizure Of Russian Shadow Fleet Vessel And Arrest Of Captain

It has been widely reported (e.g. here and here) that the French military boarded and seized control of an oil tanker reputed to to be part of the "shadow fleet".

France International

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Duane Morris LLP

EU Geopolitical Risk Update - Key Policy & Regulatory Developments No. 122

This update (No. 122 | 31 August 2025) covers key policy and regulatory developments related to EU geopolitical risks, including in particular, economic security, Russia's war against Ukraine, health threats, and cyber threats. It does not purport to provide an exhaustive overview of developments.

European Union Strategy

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Jones Day

26 Investigations Into Breaches Of Trade Sanctions Started In 2025

Finland International

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Duane Morris LLP

Stock Exchange Regulator Investigates Luxury Goods Manufacturer

Italy International

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Duane Morris LLP

More Than 600 Criminal Investigations Into Sanctions Violations

Latvia International

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Duane Morris LLP

20 People Detained For Alleged Luxury Car Exports To Russia And Belarus

Poland International

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Duane Morris LLP

Updated Statistics On The 42 Imposed Sanctions Fines

Poland International

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Duane Morris LLP

Charges For Alleged Military Exports To Russia

Denmark International

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Duane Morris LLP

Update Of EU Dual-use Products And Technologies List

European Union International

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Cuatrecasas Abogados

Cyprus Establishes National Sanctions Unit And Revamps AML/Blockchain Law In Major Compliance Overhaul

Cyprus Government

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Prosecution Seeks 5 Year Jail Term For Sanctions Violation Ringleader

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Understanding TARIC, Dual-Use Goods, And Compliance Obligations

Cyprus International

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CYAUSE Audit Services Ltd

Operating The Market With Edge

Malta Media & IT

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CSB Group

Compliance In 2030: Adapting To A Fast-Changing World Of Risks

Cyprus Commercial

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Eurofast

Funds Quarterly Legal And Regulatory Update: 1 April 2025 - 30 June 2025

Ireland Finance

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Dillon Eustace

Pay Transparency - New Employee Rights To Pay Information

Ireland Employment

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Matheson

What Does DAC 8 Mean For CASPs?

Malta Technology

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MK Fintech Partners

Germany – Investigation Into Low-value Import From Russia

It is being reported that the Schwerin Public Prosecutor's Office has commenced an investigation into suspected imports of prohibited goods from Russia.

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Finland – CEO Acquitted Of Sanctions Charges

The company received an order from a Russian customer for non-prohibited goods. The products then became sanctioned leading to a dispute as to whether the contract should be performed.

Finland International

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Duane Morris LLP

Fine For Failure To Provide Regulator With Sanctions Compliance Information Reduced On Appeal

The Rotterdam District Court has issued a judgment reducing a fine of €500,000 imposed by the AFM (Autoriteit Financiele Markten) on Tradition Securities and Futures S.A. to €100,000.

Netherlands International

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Duane Morris LLP

Company Convicted Of Sanctioned Exports Ordered Liquidated

Further to our earlier post from October 2024 reporting that a company had been convicted of exporting prohibited aircraft parts to Russia and fined €165,826, a judgment published on 5 September 2025 dealt with an application to liquidate the company by the Public Prosecution Service.

Netherlands International

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Duane Morris LLP

UK Supreme Court Upholds Sanctions: What The Shvidler Case Means

Cyprus International

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AGPLAW | A.G. Paphitis & Co. LLC

Appeal Court Upholds Pre-trial Detention In Russian Sanctions Prosecution Case

Spain International

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Duane Morris LLP

CSSF Fines Alipay €214,000 Including For Sanctions Compliance Failings

Luxembourg International

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Duane Morris LLP

Extradition To US On Charges Of Supplying US Goods To Russia

Estonia International

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Duane Morris LLP

The US-EU Trade Deal. What Does It Mean And Will It Last?

Worldwide International

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Investigations Into Sanctioned Belarusian Urea Imports

Latvia International

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Duane Morris LLP

Prison Sentence For Offences Including The Attempted Export Of Luxury Goods

Estonia International

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Duane Morris LLP

Prosecution Of Lawyer For Sanctions Offences

Estonia International

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Duane Morris LLP

Customs Raids And Arrests For Sanctioned Exports In Conjunction With Raids In Portugal And Bulgaria

Lithuania International

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Duane Morris LLP

Cyprus Establishes National Sanctions Implementation Unit: Key Implications For Businesses

Cyprus International

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Prison Sentence For Offences Including The Attempted Export Of Luxury Goods

It is being reported that the Tartu Country Court yesterday convicted Erna Moisejeva of a range of offences including the multiple attempted exports of luxury goods to Russia n breach of the EU's sanctions

Estonia International

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Duane Morris LLP

Prosecution Of Lawyer For Sanctions Offences

Further to our earlier post, the Estonian authorities have decided to prosecute an Estonian lawyer for alleged breaches of sanctions. The Prosecutor's Press Release states that attorney Urmas Simon has been charged...

Estonia International

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Duane Morris LLP

Customs Raids And Arrests For Sanctioned Exports In Conjunction With Raids In Portugal And Bulgaria

On Saturday Lithuania's Customs issued a press release announcing raids on a company based in Kaunas, and associated residential premises, with 11 people (employees, company managers, as well as drivers) detained and a dozen tons of equipment (valued at around €2 million) seized.

Lithuania International

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Duane Morris LLP

Cyprus Establishes National Sanctions Implementation Unit: Key Implications For Businesses

Cyprus has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its financial integrity with the launch of the National Sanctions Implementation Unit (NSIU), known in Greek as the Εθνική Μονάδα Εφαρμογής Κυρώσεων (EMEK).

Cyprus International

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

Customs Dispute In Italy

Italy International

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Arnone & Sicomo

EU Authorized New Sanctions Against Russia

In response to the Russian Federation's activities targeting Ukraine and the recognition of Luhansk/Donetsk as independent regions, EU foreign ministers have authorized eighteen packages of sanctions

European Union International

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Taylor Wessing PartG mbB

Germany And Bulgaria – Raids At German Manufacturer With Three Charged With Sanctions Offences

Last week more than 140 officers from the Munich Customs Investigation Office and the Munich I Public Prosecutor's Office conducted raids on several premises...

Worldwide International

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Duane Morris LLP

Estonia – Sanctioned Russian Timber Enforcement

Estonia's Customs has issued information on its current enforcement activity in relation to sanctioned Russian timber.

Estonia International

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Duane Morris LLP

EU Adopts 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia

July 2025 – On July 18, the European Council adopted its 18th sanctions package to be imposed on Russia for its continued war in Ukraine.

European Union International

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Kinstellar

Malta's Cautious Stance On The Russian Oil Price Cap Reflects A Wiser EU Maritime Strategy

Malta Transport

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Ganado Advocates

The European Union Approves The 18th Sanctions Package Against Russia: Impact On The Financial Sector

Worldwide International

I. Frangos & Associates LLC

EU Adopts 18th Package Of Restrictive Measures Against Russia

European Union International

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Arendt & Medernach

Newsflash: 18. EU-Sanktionspaket Gegen Russland – Strenger Ölpreisdeckel, Nord-Stream-Verbot Und Weitere Maßnahmen Gegen Die Schattenflotte

Germany International

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Oppenhoff

Estonia – Lengthy Custodial Sentence For Sanctions Offences

Estonia International

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Duane Morris LLP

Denmark – Raids, Arrests And Individuals And Company Charged In Russian Sanctions Prosecution

Denmark International

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Duane Morris LLP

Newsflash: 18th EU Sanctions Package Against Russia - Strict Oil Price Cap, Nord Stream Ban And Further Measures Against The Shadow Fleet

European Union International

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Oppenhoff

EU Sanctions Against Russia Don't Go On Holiday

European Union International

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Hannes Snellman Attorneys Ltd

FATF Report June 2025: Complex Proliferation Financing And Sanctions Evasion

Cyprus International

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Michael Kyprianou Law Firm

EU Sanctions: Advocate General Issues Opinion On Notion Of "Control"

European Union International

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Cassidy Levy Kent

Germany – 5 Year Sentence For And Confiscation Of C. €5m For Sanctioned Cars Exports To Russia

Germany International

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Duane Morris LLP

Spain – Investigation Into Alleged Imports Of Sanctioned Russian Birch

Spain International

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Duane Morris LLP

Greece -Investigation Into Alleged Imports Of Sanctioned Russian Birch

Greece International

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Duane Morris LLP

Two Sanctions Judgments: I) Individual Given 3 Years Prison Sentence; And Ii) Confiscation Of €1m In Unlawful Profits

Netherlands International

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Duane Morris LLP

Investigation Commenced Into Helsinki Logistics Company For Sanctioned Exports To Russia

Finland International

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Duane Morris LLP

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