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District Judge Alvin Hellerstein questioned the sanctions’ purpose but didn’t rule on the matter, stating he wouldn’t dismiss the case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

In April, UK’s foreign secretary at the time, David Cameron, travelled to Bishkek and urged the Kyrgyz authorities to do more to tighten their sanctions' compliance.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2024

“Insurance cover is automatically excluded in the event of sanctions’ violations,” he said.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 3, 2023

"Open Mineral was in full compliance with the relevant sanctions' regime in place at the time of these trades," the company said.

From Reuters • May 25, 2023

He remarked on the higher fish prices at the market and acknowledged that the Japanese government needs to take steps to mitigate the sanctions’ impact on local operators.

From Washington Post • Mar. 18, 2022