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Is Russia sanctioned by OFAC?
Yes. Russia is subject to extensive sectoral sanctions under the Russia Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions. Russia faces extensive sectoral sanctions following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, targeting financial institutions, energy, and defense sectors. If your AI agent, application, or business transacts with counterparties in Russia, you must screen every transaction against OFAC lists before funds move.
What sanctions means for Russia transactions
Under OFAC strict liability, US persons and entities — including AI agents operating on behalf of US persons — are prohibited from transacting with sanctioned parties in Russia regardless of intent. Civil penalties start at $356,571 per violation or twice the transaction value, whichever is greater.
Screen Russia counterparties instantly
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Coverage for Russia
- 782 OFAC-sanctioned crypto wallets that may be linked to Russia entities
- 19,086 SDN names including individuals and entities designated under Russia Harmful Foreign Activities Sanctions
- 16 embargoed jurisdictions including Russia
- Sub-100ms response for real-time transaction screening
- Automatic audit trail with timestamp and list version
Frequently asked questions
Can I send money to Russia?
It depends on the specific sanctions program. Russia faces extensive sectoral sanctions following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, targeting financial institutions, energy, and defense sectors. You must screen every counterparty against OFAC lists before transacting. Use sanctionsai.dev to check.
What is the penalty for violating Russia sanctions?
OFAC civil penalties start at $356,571 per violation or twice the transaction value. Criminal penalties can reach $20 million and 30 years imprisonment.
How do I screen for sanctioned parties?
Use the sanctionsai.dev API: send a GET request with a name, wallet, or country parameter. The API checks against the full OFAC SDN list in under 100ms.