President Button signs an executive order to demote Zhuglan from Level 3 (General Economic Access) to Level 0 (Trade Prohibited) under the Lock and Key legislation. The order which is in retaliation to Zhuglan sanctions, is expected to become effective from midnight on Friday.
When asked whether the alleged trade in weapons and other goods to Okhoan opposition groups would be impacted by the trade the president said that his office retains the right to waive restrictions for certain goods, however Izaakian support for Okhoan opposition groups is merely speculation based on unreliable sources.