Department of State Terminates Sanctions Waiver, Imposes New Sanctions Under PEESA

Summary

The US Secretary of State has revoked sanctions exemptions for specific individuals and entities, while imposing penalties on one entity and one person under the Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act (PEESA).

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