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OFAC Issues, Updates Russia General Licenses

The Office of Foreign Asset Control on March 24 updated two existing Russia-related general licenses and issued two new licenses. Updated License 6A authorizes certain transactions involving exports of agricultural commodities, medicine, medical devices and COVID-19 diagnosis and treatment equipment,…

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while updated License 17A authorizes certain imports of Russian alcoholic beverages, non-industrial diamonds or seafood. New License 20 authorizes certain transactions involving the official business of third-country diplomatic or consular missions in Russia, and new License 25 authorizes certain transactions involving "journalistic activities" in Russia. OFAC also updated two existing Frequently Asked Questions to reflect the new licenses.