On 2 May 2014, Norway implemented a regulation (“the Regulation”) amending a previous regulation enacted on 21 March, which imposed travel bans and asset freezes against 21 Russian politicians and officials. The Regulation, which is effective from 2 May 2014, adds a further 15 individuals in connection with the crises in Ukraine. In line with our blog on 27 March 2014, this new list of individuals mirrors the persons who were designated by the EU…

Iceland and Norway imposed travel bans and asset freezes against 21 Russian politicians and officials on 20 March and 21 March respectively. These lists of individuals mirror the list of persons who were designated by the EU under Council Regulation (EU) No 269/2014 on 17 March 2014. In line with the EU measures, these sanctions will restrict the ability of the named individuals to travel and will freeze their assets in Iceland and Norway respectively.…