Issuance of Amended Russia-related General License; Publication of Amended Russia-related Frequently Asked Questions | Office of Foreign Assets Control
This update concerns OFAC sanctions compliance and asset transaction authorization, which falls outside the payments-specific taxonomy and relates to sanctions enforcement rather than payment services regulation.
While the update may tangentially affect payment institutions subject to U.S. jurisdiction, it is fundamentally a sanctions/asset control matter rather than a payments-specific regulatory action.
Specialism
The update explicitly addresses OFAC's amendment to Russia-related sanctions regulations, including General License 131D and compliance guidance, which directly concerns transaction screening and restrictive measures under sanctions law.
The amended guidance and FAQs represent regulatory reporting and compliance expectations for entities subject to U.S. sanctions jurisdiction, though the primary focus remains sanctions restrictions rather than general reporting obligations.
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TITLE: United States Office of Foreign Assets Control Amends Russia-Related General License and Guidance
BODY:
On March 30, 2026, the United States Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued an amended Russia-related General License 131D, titled "Authorizing Certain Transactions for the Negotiation of and Entry Into Contingent Contracts for the Sale of Lukoil International GmbH and Related Maintenance Activities."
The amendment permits specified transactions related to the negotiation and execution of contingent contracts for the sale of Lukoil International GmbH, alongside associated maintenance activities. This license modification reflects OFAC's ongoing management of sanctions compliance obligations for entities engaged with Russian-related assets and operations. The amendment applies to persons and entities subject to U.S. jurisdiction seeking to conduct permissible transactions within the scope of the license.
Concurrently, OFAC amended two Russia-related Frequently Asked Questions—FAQ 1224 and FAQ 1225—to provide updated guidance on sanctions compliance matters. These amendments clarify OFAC's position on permissible activities and compliance expectations for stakeholders navigating Russia-related sanctions regulations.
Interested parties should review the amended General License 131D and the updated FAQs to ensure compliance with current OFAC requirements. The amendments are effective immediately upon issuance. Additional information regarding OFAC's Russia sanctions program, including the amended license and guidance documents, is available on OFAC's official website.
REFERENCES:
Office of Foreign Assets Control. "Issuance of Amended Russia-related General License; Publication of Amended Russia-related Frequently Asked Questions." March 30, 2026. https://ofac.treasury.gov/