OFAC warned that "individuals and entities engaged in or supporting [North Korea] IT worker-related activity, including processing related financial transactions, should be aware of the potential legal consequences of engaging in prohibited or sanctionable conduct."

OFAC amended Russia-related sanctions FAQs to (i) further clarify the types of transactions that U.S. persons are authorized to engage in with certain Russian telecommunications companies and (ii) update definitions.

OFAC issued one new General License, published new FAQs and updated an FAQ pertaining to the Syria sanctions program.

OFAC took a series of actions targeted at "individuals and entities critical to Russia's ability to wage war against Ukraine." In connection with these actions, OFAC published four new General Licenses, two new Executive Order Determinations and a set of FAQs.

OFAC sanctioned a virtual currency mixer responsible for laundering stolen money and contributing to other illicit activities.

OFAC issued four new General Licenses and published one new and one updated FAQ pertaining to Ukraine-/Russia-related sanctions regulations.

The Congressional Research Service reviewed the impacts of economic sanctions on Russia since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

The Congressional Research Service reviewed cryptocurrency practices for possible Russia sanctions evasion.

OFAC issued General License 30 ("Authorizing Transactions Involving Gazprom Germania GmbH") under the Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations.

In a Fact Sheet, the DOJ outlined proposed legislation to add resources and capabilities "to isolate and target the crimes of Russian officials, government-aligned elites, and those who aid or conceal their unlawful conduct."