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Developments in 2025

UN arms embargoes

Central African Republic:  -

DRC: -

Haiti: -

South Sudan: Extended until 31 May 2026.

EU arms embargoes

Belarus: embargo extended until 28 Feb. 2026.

Iran: embargo extended until 13 April 2026.

Myanmar: Embargo extended until 30 April 2026.

Russia: Embargo extended until 31 July 2025.

Syria: -

Venezuela: Embargo extended until 10 January 2026. 

Zimbabwe: Embargo extended until 20 February 2026.