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Commerce Department adds 13 entities to Entity List for aiding Russia's illegal war in Ukraine. Entities involved in Russian UAV procurement face severe export restrictions, cutting off access to U.S.-controlled items. Under Secretary Estevez emphasizes the mission to hinder Putin's war capabilities. The action aims to prevent U.S. technology from supporting Russian attacks on Ukrainian forces.

Over $7 Million Worth of Semiconductors, Integrated Circuits, and Other Electronics Unlawfully Exported to Russian End-Users Affiliated with the Russian Military

Millions of Dollars in Semiconductors, Integrated Circuits and other Dual-Use Electronic Components Unlawfully Exported to Russia through Brooklyn Front Companies

The Bureau of Industry and Security, U.S. Department of Commerce ("BIS"), has notified Dina Zhu, of Lawrenceville, GA ("Zhu"), of its intention to initiate an administrative proceeding against Zhu pursuant to Section 766.3 of the Export Administration Regulations (the "Regulations"), through...

The Departments of Justice, Commerce, State and Treasury today issued an advisory to alert the international community, private sector and public to the threat posed by Iran’s ballistic missile procurement activities....

Updates to Modify and Reinforce Restrictions Initially Released on October 7, 2022, to Address National Security Concerns Posed by PRC Military Modernization

The US Commerce Department's BIS has issued a rule updating authorizations for Samsung and SK hynix in China, enhancing semiconductor supply chain security and strengthening the US-South Korea partnership.

The US Commerce Department's BIS has added 49 entities, including those from China, UAE, UK, and more, to the Entity List for aiding Russia's military with US-origin integrated circuits, a move to prevent technology diversion in the ongoing Ukraine conflict.

The Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) today announced new best practice guidance for industry to help prevent items that are considered the most significant to Russian weaponry requirements from being diverted for use in Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.

The US, along with Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK, has issued joint guidance to identify and prevent diversion of high-priority items critical to Russian weapons systems. This collaborative effort reinforces the commitment to disrupt Russia's attempts to circumvent export controls and highlights the role of industry in defending against illicit acquisitions related to Russia's aggression in Ukraine.