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NEWS: EU adopts 19th sanctions package, targets Russian banks

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A paddleboarder rows in front of LNG carrier Marshal Vasilevskiy in the Baltic Sea resort of Zelenogradsk in the Kaliningrad region, Russia June 23, 2022. Picture taken June 23, 2022. REUTERS/Vitaly Nevar

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OPINION: Why banks must now dig deep to check if they have links to 10 sanctioned Mexican casinos

By Kate Abnett, Alessandro Parodi and Julia Payne

EU countries have formally adopted a 19th package of sanctions against Russia for its war against Ukraine that includes a ban on Russian liquefied natural gas imports.

The 27 member states had already approved the package on Wednesday evening after Slovakia dropped its block.

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    OFSI

    On 14 November 2025, OFSI issued General Licence INT/2025/7895596 under regulation 64 of the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (“the Russia Regulations”) which allows for the continuation of business operations with the Lukoil Bulgaria Entities.

    Any persons intending to use General Licence INT/2025/7895596 should consult the copy of the Licence for full details of the definition, permissions, and usage requirements. FAQ 173 has been added to address if business operations with Lukoil Bulgaria EOOD and Lukoil Neftochim Burgas AD can continue as normal with regard to UK financial sanctions.

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    European Public Prosecutor's Office

    (Luxembourg, 14 November 2025) – At the request of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) in Bologna and Naples (Italy), the Italian Financial Police (Guardia di Finanza) in Naples carried out preventive seizures today, in an investigation into a €260 million VAT fraud scheme involving a criminal network alleged to have imported fuel to the Italian market while systematically evading VAT.

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      On 6 and 7 November 2025, Europol welcomed 191 experts from 51 countries to its headquarters in the Hague for the latest edition of its annual Drugs Conference. The discussions focused on emerging trends in synthetic drug production and trafficking, the challenges posed by cocaine trafficking, and strategies to strengthen international cooperation in combating these threats. Participants also shared best practices and explored innovative methods to disrupt criminal networks involved in drug trafficking.

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