Notice 21 Feb 2025 compliance, business operations, national security, treasury, foreign policy, sanctions

🚫Sanctions Notice

The Department of State is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) administered by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) based on the Department of State's determination, in consultation with other departments, as appropriate, that one or more applicable legal criteria of the Executive Order regarding blocking property with respect to specified harmful foreign activities of the Government of the Russian Federation were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

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Notice 21 Feb 2025 compliance, trade regulations, foreign policy, sanctions, u.s. law, russian government, economic sanctions

🚫Department of State Sanctions on Russian Entities Overview

The Department of State is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) administered by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) based on the Department of State's determination, in consultation with other departments, as appropriate, that one or more applicable legal criteria of the Executive Order regarding blocking property with respect to specified harmful foreign activities of the Government of the Russian Federation were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

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Notice 21 Feb 2025 compliance, business regulation, treasury, foreign policy, sanctions, ofac

🚫Notice of Sanctions Against Russian Federation Entities

The Department of State is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) administered by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) based on the Department of State's determination, in consultation with other departments, as appropriate, that one or more applicable legal criteria of the Executive Order regarding blocking property with respect to specified harmful foreign activities of the Government of the Russian Federation were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

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Notice 21 Feb 2025 regulations, business compliance, treasury, foreign policy, sanctions, russia

🚫Notice of Sanctions Against Russian Entities and Individuals

The Department of State is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) administered by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) based on the Department of State's determination, in consultation with other departments, as appropriate, that one or more applicable legal criteria of the Executive Order regarding blocking property with respect to specified harmful foreign activities of the Government of the Russian Federation were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

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Notice 21 Feb 2025 compliance, treasury, foreign policy, sanctions, russia, economic relations

🚫Notice of Sanctions on Harmful Foreign Activities by Russia

The Department of State is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) administered by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) based on the Department of State's determination, in consultation with other departments, as appropriate, that one or more applicable legal criteria of the Executive Order regarding blocking property with respect to specified harmful foreign activities of the Government of the Russian Federation were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

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Notice 21 Feb 2025 business compliance, treasury, foreign policy, sanctions, ofac, russian federation

🚫Department of State Sanctions Actions Against Russian Entities

The Department of State is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) administered by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) based on the Department of State's determination, in consultation with other departments, as appropriate, that one or more applicable legal criteria of the Executive Order regarding blocking property with respect to specified harmful foreign activities of the Government of the Russian Federation were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

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Notice 21 Feb 2025 compliance, treasury, foreign policy, business, sanctions, russia

🚫Notice of Department of State Sanctions Against Foreign Entities

The Department of State is publishing the names of one or more persons that have been placed on the Department of Treasury's List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons (SDN List) administered by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) based on the Department of State's determination, in consultation with other departments, as appropriate, that one or more applicable legal criteria of the Executive Order regarding blocking property with respect to specified harmful foreign activities of the Government of the Russian Federation were satisfied. All property and interests in property subject to U.S. jurisdiction of these persons are blocked, and U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in transactions with them.

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Notice 20 Feb 2025 regulatory compliance, national security, foreign policy, terrorism, u.s. economy

🚫Specially Designated Global Terrorist Designations and Their Impact

The Department of State has designated Tren de Aragua, Mara Salvatrucha, and several cartels as specially designated global terrorists under Executive Order 13224. This determination indicates their involvement in terrorism, posing risks to U.S. national security and the economy. The notice emphasizes that prior notification is not required for affected parties in the U.S., thus enabling immediate action against these entities.

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Presidential Document 18 Feb 2025 compliance, executive order, government regulations, foreign policy, public administration

🌍Executive Order 14211

Executive Order 14211 establishes policies for enforcing the President's foreign relations agenda, outlining the roles of the Secretary of State and personnel within diplomatic services. It mandates reforms in performance evaluation and administrative procedures, ensuring a workforce dedicated to effectively implementing foreign policy. This order sets a framework for oversight and personnel actions within U.S. foreign relations.

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Presidential Document 14 Feb 2025 compliance, economic competitiveness, foreign policy, business regulation, fcpa

✈️Executive Order on Pausing FCPA Enforcement for Economic Upturn

Executive Order 14209 aims to pause enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) to align U.S. foreign policy with economic competitiveness. It mandates a review of FCPA investigations and enforcement, emphasizing the need for discretion to facilitate American commerce abroad while safeguarding national security interests.

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