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Russia Sanctions Now: What Changed & What To Do

Understand the evolving landscape of Russia sanctions, including recent executive orders and enforcement trends, to proactively protect your business from financial and operational risks.

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IntermediateUpdated Nov 4, 2025
Russia Sanctions Now: What Changed & What To Do

What You'll Learn

check_circleAssess secondary-sanctions risks under EO 14114 and develop strategies to identify and mitigate FFI exposure.
check_circleAnalyze evolving U.S. sanctions targeting energy, shipping, and payments to anticipate compliance pressure points.
check_circleInterpret recent OFAC General Licenses and FAQs to strengthen compliance tracking and change-management processes.
check_circleEvaluate OFAC enforcement trends for effective compliance frameworks on banking, trade, tech, and screening operations.
check_circleDevelop strategies for proactive risk mitigation and due diligence.

About This Course

Explore the intricate and ever-evolving landscape of "Russia Sanctions Now: What Changed & What To Do" in this essential course. Delve into the significant shifts in U.S.-Russia sanctions policy, understanding their profound implications for financial flows and strategic business operations. This course equips you with the knowledge to navigate the complexities introduced by recent executive orders and enforcement trends.

  • OFAC’s authority to hit foreign financial institutions (FFIs) that support Russia’s war economy — via EO 14114’s amendments to EO 14024 — is the defining compliance risk of 2024–2025.
  • Licensing remains fluid.
  • Energy and shipping remain prime targets — the January 10, 2025, package hit major oil firms, Sovcomflot’s fleet, and facilitators across insurers, traders, and logistics.
  • Case-by-case relief exists (e.g., NIS waiver for Serbia to October 8, 2025).

What’s new?

  • GL 13O renewed (September 29, 2025) + FAQ 999 and 1118 tweaks → Operations/legal should reconfirm what your bank labels as permissible “administrative transactions” with Directive 4–blocked banks.
  • Continuing Russia designations (e.g., September 11, 2025, tranche) targeting individuals, entities, and vessels — keep screening logic updated to catch vessel renamings, IMO changes, and affiliates.
  • EU track (context for multinationals): The proposed 19th EU package contemplates phasing out Russian LNG by 2027 and increasing pressure on third-country trade and crypto facilitators — important for group-wide policies and EU-touching transactions.

By understanding these pivotal changes and implementing proactive measures, you can protect your business from potential penalties and maintain a competitive edge in a constantly shifting regulatory environment. Learn how to identify red flags, conduct thorough due diligence, and adapt your operations to comply with the latest sanctions regime.

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Founded in November 2006, The Knowledge Group has established itself as a premier eLearning hub for Continuing Legal Education (CLE), Continuing Professional Education (CPE), and technology-focused webcasts. We equip lawyers, accountants, and industry professionals with expert-driven insights, timely regulatory updates, and practical strategies to help them stay ahead in an ever-evolving landscape.

Aleksey  Shtivelman
Aleksey Shtivelman

Partner at Shutts & Bowen LLP

Aleksey Shtivelman is a partner in the Miami office of Shutts & Bowen LLP, where he is a member of the International Litigation and Arbitration Practice Group. He is Board Certified in Litigation and Arbitration Practice by The Florida Bar. As a native Russian speaker and fluent in Spanish, Aleksey has successfully resolved high-stakes legal disputes for foreign and domestic clients doing business in many jurisdictions, including the United States, Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia. Aleksey has participated in complex, AAA, ICC, LCIA, JAMS, and other international arbitration matters. His experience extends to litigation involving the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA), Section 1782 (the cross-border discovery statute), the 1958 New York Convention on the Recognition and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards, and the 1965 Hague Convention on Service of Process. His experience includes advising clients related to corporate shareholder disputes, breach of contract disputes involving power generation, energy, aviation and mining, sanctions and export controls compliance, real estate, and business investment disputes. Aleksey’s practice is focused in the energy sector on a wide variety of international litigation and arbitration matters. He represents clients active in the electricity sector, including nuclear, thermal (diesel and liquified natural gas), and temporary power solutions. Aleksey received his law degree from Boston University School of Law and is admitted to practice in Florida. He can be reached via email at AShtivelman@shutts.com.

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