Preventing The Circumvention of Sanctions and The ICP In Relation to EU Sanctions Against Russia

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The European Union (EU) has implemented a series of restrictive measures as part of its sanction regimes aimed at Russia. Notwithstanding these efforts, a substantial volume of sanctioned goods continues to be diverted to Russia. To combat this, the EU introduced legislative obligations to minimize circumventions.

This blog examines the role of the Internal Compliance Program (ICP) in the EU Russian Sanctions Regulations, focusing on due diligence and circumvention.

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Topics: Sanctions, Russia, EU

Dual Use Controls and Drone Technology

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Dual-use controls refer to regulations governing the export of items or technologies with civilian and military applications. Drones and drone parts fall under dual-use controls. While they can be used for peaceful purposes, such as agriculture or environmental monitoring, they can also be adapted for military and surveillance applications. Understanding the nature of a given product and the appropriate regulations is particularly important to prevent the misuse of sensitive technologies. 

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Topics: Manufacturing, Sanctions, Embargoes, Dual-Use