The OverRuled: Russia Trade Controls Resource Center has been updated with the following actions:
- 04 Aug 2026 (Russia - Countermeasures):
The Russian President signed Federal Law No. 319-FZ, introducing a new Article 20.1 into Federal Law No. 160-FZ, which allows a Russian court to extinguish a foreign investor's contractual buyback right (option) over a Russian asset, such as shares in a Russian joint-stock company, a participatory interest in a Russian limited liability company, or other Russian-based business assets, disposed of after 22 February 2022, where broadly drawn behavioural and economic conditions are met.
The OverRuled: China Trade Controls Resource Center has been updated with the following actions:
- 05 Aug 2026 (China - Measures and Countermeasures):
The Ministry of Commerce announced the strengthening of export controls on drones and related dual‑use items destined for the United States. This countermeasure takes effect as of August 5, 2026.
- 05 Aug 2026 (China - Measures and Countermeasures):
The Ministry of Commerce announced the addition of six U.S. entities to the countermeasure list, pursuant to the Anti Foreign Sanctions Law. The designations were made on the grounds that these organizations assisted and supported the United States in implementing unlawful sanctions related to Xinjiang.
- 05 Aug 2026 (China - Measures and Countermeasures):
The Ministry of Commerce announced the addition of Compliance Testing LLC to the countermeasure list, pursuant to the Anti Foreign Sanctions Law, citing the company's role in assisting and supporting the U.S. Federal Communications Commission in implementing restrictive measures.
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