# Expansion of Sanctions Against Russia and Belarus Under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)
> **Bureau of Industry and Security** · Final rule. · Published 2022-04-14 · Effective 2022-04-08 · 87 FR 22130
## Document
- **Document number:** 2022-07937
- **Category:** bis-export-control
- **Sub-agency:** Bureau of Industry and Security
- **Federal Register citation:** 87 FR 22130
- **CFR reference:** 15 CFR 734
- **Publication date:** 2022-04-14
- **Effective date:** 2022-04-08
- **Commerce docket:** Docket No. 220408-0089
## Abstract

In response to the Russian Federation's (Russia) ongoing aggression in Ukraine following its further invasion of the country, as substantially enabled by Belarus, this rule expands license requirements for Russia and Belarus under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) to all items on the Commerce Control List (CCL). It also removes license exception eligibility for aircraft registered in, owned or controlled by, or under charter or lease by Belarus or a national of Belarus.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/04/14/2022-07937/expansion-of-sanctions-against-russia-and-belarus-under-the-export-administration-regulations-ear)
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