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Federal Register · December 18, 2024
The title they went with Publication of Russian Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions Regulations Web General Licenses 53A, 55C, 113, and 114 Noisy translates that to

US Treasury quietly re-opens some financial channels to Russia

What happened
The US Treasury Department has re-issued four general licenses related to sanctions on Russia. These licenses allow specific, limited financial activities that were previously restricted.
Why it matters
Sanctions are designed to cut off financial flows. When the government issues general licenses, it means some of those flows are being re-opened, even if in a limited way. This can signal a shift in how strictly sanctions are enforced, or an adjustment to unintended consequences.
The signal
Watch for any public statements from the Treasury Department or other agencies explaining the specific activities these licenses permit, or if they are followed by further easing of sanctions.
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