Are the Gloves Off With Respect to Russia? | EMBARGOED! Episode 25

On the latest episode, Brian and Tim review the recent series of U.S. actions targeting Russia for its treatment of Aleksey Navalny and debate whether U.S.-Russia relations have now reached a tipping point. Next, we discuss the first failed attempt to get JCPOA 2.0 off the ground, ponder what the U.S. will do about Myanmar in the face of worsening post-coup conditions, and share some key takeaways from OFAC's recent settlement with BitPay. Finally, in the Lightning Round, we check in on the ICTS Supply Chain interim final rule, which appears to be here to stay, and briefly contemplate the prospects of the U.S.-Cuba Trade Act of 2021.   ********* Questions? Contact us at [email protected]. EMBARGOED! is not intended and cannot be relied on as legal advice; the content only reflects the thoughts and opinions of its hosts. EMBARGOED! is intelligent talk about sanctions, export controls, and all things international trade for trade nerds and normal human beings alike, hosted by Miller & Chevalier Members Brian Fleming and Tim O'Toole. Each episode will feature deep thoughts and hot takes about the latest headline-grabbing developments in this area of the law, as well as some below-the-radar items to keep an eye on. Subscribe for new bi-weekly episodes so you don't miss out! Timestamps: 0:10 Introduction and Roadmap The Rundown 6:04 Navalny and Russia 23:15 JCPOA 2.0 33:07 Quick Updates on Myanmar (and Yemen) 43:15 OFAC Settlement with Bitpay 50:14 Lightning Round 50:32 ICTS Supply Chain Final Rule is (Apparently) Here to Stay 56:45 U.S.-Cuba Trade Act 1:04:57 Final Thoughts ***Stay sanctions free.***