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  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10273
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of State has announced that several individuals have been added to the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List). This is because they have been found to be involved in harmful activities related to the government of the Russian Federation, as outlined in an Executive Order. These individuals now have all their property and interests under U.S. jurisdiction blocked, and U.S. persons are generally not allowed to engage in transactions with them. The list and more details about the sanctions can be found on the OFAC website.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government has decided to block the money and things that some people have in America because they did bad things with Russia. People in the U.S. can't do business with these people now.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10314
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of State has added one or more individuals to the Treasury's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List because they meet the legal criteria set by an Executive Order targeting harmful activities by the Russian government. As a result, their assets in the U.S. are frozen, and American citizens are generally not allowed to do business with them. For more information, individuals can check the SDN List on the Office of Foreign Asset Control's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The Department of State has made a decision to stop certain people from doing business in the U.S. because they did things that were not nice, like harmful activities related to the Russian government. Now, these people can't use their money or things in America, and U.S. folks aren't supposed to deal with them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10152
    Reading Time:about 2 minutes

    The Department of State has identified individuals who have been added to the Treasury Department's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List, due to their involvement in harmful activities linked to the Russian government. As a result, the property and interests of these individuals in the U.S. are blocked, and U.S. citizens are generally banned from conducting transactions with them. The full list can be accessed through the Office of Foreign Asset Control's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Government has decided to stop some people from doing business in the U.S. because they did something harmful with the Russian government. This means these people can't use their money or things in the U.S., and Americans aren't allowed to trade with them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9479
    Reading Time:about 15 minutes

    The U.S. Department of Commerce has concluded that phosphate fertilizers from Russia are receiving unfair government subsidies. This determination means that interactions exist between certain producers/exporters and government support programs, providing them with specific advantages. The department plans to impose countervailing duties on these products to level the playing field. The final decision depends on whether the U.S. International Trade Commission finds that these subsidies harmed or threatened the U.S. domestic industry.

    Simple Explanation

    Imagine a kid playing a game where some players have magic shoes that make them run faster, but the magic shoes are given by the kid's parents. Other players don’t have these shoes, so it's not fair. The U.S. government found out that Russia gave special shoes (help or money) to their players (companies), making them better at selling a type of fertilizer. To make the game fair, the U.S. plans to add extra rules (taxes) to stop the unfair advantage.

  • Type:Presidential Document
    Citation:90 FR 11009
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The President has announced the continuation of a national emergency regarding Ukraine, which was initially declared on March 6, 2014, due to threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy. Various executive orders have expanded this emergency, addressing actions by the Russian Federation that undermine Ukraine's sovereignty and stability. These actions, including Russia's recognition of regions within Ukraine contrary to international agreements, are considered ongoing threats. Therefore, the emergency will remain in effect for another year beyond March 6, 2025.

    Simple Explanation

    The President has decided to keep an important safety plan going for another year because some actions by Russia are still causing trouble for Ukraine and affecting peace, just like they have since 2014.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10352
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Department of State has published the names of individuals added to the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons. This action is a result of these individuals meeting specific legal criteria under an Executive Order concerning harmful activities by the Russian government. As a consequence, their property and interests within U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. citizens are generally prohibited from conducting transactions with them. Additionally, several Russian vessels, including research and drilling ships, have been identified as having interests tied to these individuals and organizations.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of State has decided that some people and ships from Russia are doing bad things, so they can't do business with Americans or use their stuff in the U.S. anymore.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10185
    Reading Time:about 4 minutes

    The Department of State has released a notice with names of individuals placed on the Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons. This action is due to these individuals' association with activities deemed harmful by the U.S. involving the Russian government. As a result, any property or interests owned by these individuals under U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and U.S. citizens are generally forbidden from conducting business with them. The notice also identifies several LNG carriers linked to entities subject to U.S. sanctions based on Executive Order 14024.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. Department of State has stopped some people, connected to harmful activities with Russia, from doing business in the U.S. by freezing their stuff in the country and telling Americans not to work with them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 7765
    Reading Time:about 2 hours

    The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has released a notice listing individuals, companies, and vessels that have been added to the OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List (SDN List). This designation is based on various legal criteria, primarily relating to activities in the Russian Federation's energy and financial services sectors. The properties and interests of these entities, under the U.S. jurisdiction, are blocked, and American citizens and companies are generally restricted from conducting transactions with them. The notice includes detailed information, including dates, contact details, and online resources for further information on these sanctions.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government has made a list of people and boats they don't want Americans to do business with because they are breaking important rules. If someone is on this list, it means their stuff in the U.S. is kind of "frozen," and people here should stay away from them.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:90 FR 10107
    Reading Time:about 3 minutes

    The Department of State has announced the addition of certain individuals to a list managed by the Department of Treasury, called the Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List. This action was taken because these individuals were found to be involved in harmful activities directed by the Russian government. As a result, their property under U.S. jurisdiction is blocked, and U.S. citizens are generally prohibited from doing business with them. More details about these sanctions can be found on the Office of Foreign Asset Control's website.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. government found some people doing bad things for another country and is stopping those people from using their stuff in the U.S. or doing business with U.S. people.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8891
    Reading Time:about 12 minutes

    The Department of Commerce has found that seamless carbon and alloy steel pipes from Russia are being sold in the U.S. at prices lower than fair value during the investigation period from July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020. As a result, U.S. Customs and Border Protection will suspend the importation of these pipes, and cash deposits will be required based on the calculated dumping margins. The final decision will take longer due to a request for postponement. Further comments on the investigation are being sought from interested parties, and the public will be notified of the final determination.

    Simple Explanation

    The U.S. found that some steel pipes from Russia were being sold too cheaply, so now they must hold off on selling more until the final decision is made, which will take more time.

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