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Sanctions regime expands

11 June 2026

The government has again expanded the sanctions regime against Russia as the war in Ukraine continues. New sanctions in May 2026 target networks involved in sanctions evasion, including through banking and cryptocurrency.

The list of 18 designated persons includes entities in Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, the Marshall Islands and the UAE suspected of assisting Russia evade international sanctions.

You can find the additional list of designated persons.

Keep updated on the statutory guidance and summary, plus list of designations and sanctions notices, for each UK sanctions regime, listed by country.