The Expat Edge

The Karimun Port Ban: What the EU’s Russia Sanctions Mean for Expats in Southeast Asia

The Karimun Port Ban: What the EU’s Russia Sanctions Mean for Expats in Southeast Asia

Published on: 18/05/2026

The EU’s 20th Russia sanctions package banned transactions involving Karimun, Indonesia — the first Southeast Asian port under EU Russia sanctions. What expats in energy, shipping, and trade finance must know.

EU's 20th Russia Sanctions Package: What European Expats with EUR Pension Assets Must Know

EU's 20th Russia Sanctions Package: What European Expats with EUR Pension Assets Must Know

Published on: 27/04/2026

The EU activated its anti-circumvention tool for the first time and approved a EUR 90bn Ukraine loan. Here is what European expats with EUR pension assets need to know.