OFAC Issues New Russia-Ukraine GL for NGOs, Fact Sheet of Allowable Activities
The Office of Foreign Assets Control issued Russia-related General License 27, which allows certain transactions by nongovernmental organizations involving Russia. The license authorizes activities in support of humanitarian projects, democracy building initiatives, education, non-commercial development projects and environmental and natural resource protection in both Russia and Ukraine.
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Along with the license, OFAC also issued a fact sheet that lists authorizations, exemptions and public guidance that OFAC has previously issued on navigating Russia-based sanctions. Previously listed allowable transactions are agricultural commodities, medicine and medical devices (see 2203240065); telecommunications (see 2204080046); remittances; maintenance of U.S. individuals (see 2203110056); medical services; U.S government business; and emergency landings and air ambulance services.
According to the fact sheet, OFAC will continue to evaluate the need for additional authorizations in support of people impacted by Russia’s war. Treasury is working to address food security risks, unlocking trade finance to smooth disrupted supply chains for critical supplies; strengthen countries’ domestic food production; and address the impacts of the crisis on the most affected countries.