THE JOURNAL OF EXPORT CONTROLS AND SANCTIONS
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US sanctions Russia and China-based IT companies for connections to DPRK
A Chinese IT company, its Russian counterpart and its North Korean CEO are all sanctioned.
US legislation gives BIS greater powers
BIS will lead a new inter-agency probe to identify technologies crucial to US national security.
Executive order will formalise the review of foreign interference in US elections.
UK’s ECJU issues guidance over changes to the export of firearms
September, 2018Guidance details alignment with EU controls and steps to take when assessing controlling regulations.
EU extends Ukraine sanctions
September, 2018Asset freezes and travel restrictions will continue to March 2019.
FAQs relate to general licences issued to allow certain dealings with sanctioned Russian companies.
BAFA publishes update on the demilitarisation of war weapons
September, 2018Demilitarisation of war weapons governed by new ordinance from 7 September.
John Bolton: Court ‘unacceptably threatens American sovereignty and US national security interests’.
EU amends Iraq sanctions
September, 2018Iraqi company removed from the list of individuals and entities subject to an asset freeze.
US sanctions DPRK parties for cyberattacks
September, 2018Sanctioned parties include alleged hacker responsible for 2014 Sony Pictures cyberattack.
