Frequently Asked Questions

976. Can a U.S. financial institution process wind down transactions related to energy where a Russian financial institution sanctioned pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14024 is involved?

976 … On January 10, 2025, OFAC issued amended General License (GL) 8L to authorize the wind-down of transactions related to energy involving certain Russian financial institutions sanctioned pursuant to E.O. 14024 through 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time, March 12, 2025. GL 8L authorizes certain… Read more

978. For transactions authorized under Russia-related General Licenses (GL) 6D, 7A, 8L, or GL 115A what is an example of a permissible funds transfer involving a foreign financial institution sanctioned pursuant to Executive Order (E.O.) 14024?

978 … On January 10, 2025, OFAC issued amended General License (GL) 8L to authorize the wind-down of transactions related to energy involving certain Russian financial institutions sanctioned pursuant to E.O. 14024 through 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time, March 12, 2025. GLs 6D , 7A , 8L , or 115A… Read more

977. What are transactions "related to energy" for purposes of Russia-related General License (GL) 8L?

977 … On January 10, 2025, OFAC issued amended GL 8L to authorize the wind-down of transactions related to energy involving certain Russian financial institutions sanctioned pursuant to E.O. 14024 through 12:01 a.m. eastern daylight time, March 12, 2025. For the purposes of GL 8L , the term "… Read more

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