What is the status of the evolving international sanctions against Ukraine and Russia?

Since the recent escalation of the Ukraine crisis in March, there have been almost daily developments regarding economic sanctions – ranging from details of implementation to proposals for new or tougher measures.

This update is part of a series (1-7) of snapshots of the current sanctions, how they apply to financial institutions doing business in or with Ukraine and Russia and their customers and counterparties, compliance requirements in different scenarios, and where sanctions might be headed in the near future.

Current Sanctions – Who has imposed sanctions?

1. A number of jurisdictions have introduced sanctions measures in response to the situation in Ukraine, including the United States (US), the European Union (EU), Canada, and Australia, and other countries may do so.
2. Russia also has responded with its own sanctions, imposing a travel ban on specified US officials.
3. Parts (Snapshots) 2-7 will focus on the main sanctions imposed by the US and the EU.