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UK Explains Russian Insurance Ban Related to Satellites

The U.K. on July 4 amended its Russian sanctions guidance page on prohibitions on insurance and reinsurance services for aviation and space goods to an individual or entity connected with Russia or for use in Russia. The Office of Financial…

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Sanctions Implementation said the "provision of insurance and reinsurance services in respect of a satellite where the only nexus with Russia is that it is orbiting over Russia, or broadcasting to Russia (and where the insurance and reinsurance services will not be provided to a person connected with Russia), would likewise not come within the scope of these prohibitions."