EU sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war targets its ‘shadow fleet’, China
1 week ago

EU sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war targets its ‘shadow fleet’, China

Hindustan Times  

The European Union has adopted a 15th package of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, including tougher measures against Chinese entities and more vessels from Moscow's so-called shadow fleet, the EU Commission said in a statement on Monday. "Namely one individual and two entities facilitating the circumvention of EU sanctions, and four entities supplying sensitive drone components and microelectronic components to the Russian military," the statement said, referring to the Chinese listings. In addition, the list includes senior managers in Russia's energy sector, two senior North Korean officials as well as 20 Russian companies and entities in India, Iran, Serbia and the United Arab Emirates. The Commission is preparing a 16th package of sanctions for January, which may include wider measures such as on Russian liquefied natural gas and export limits on EU companies' subsidiaries in third countries, sources told Reuters.

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UK announces fresh sanctions on Russian energy
5 days, 7 hours ago

UK announces fresh sanctions on Russian energy

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK has announced a fresh wave of sanctions on …

Ten EU countries seek wider sanctions on Russian-origin metal - letter
1 week ago

Ten EU countries seek wider sanctions on Russian-origin metal - letter

Hindustan Times  

* Ten EU countries seek wider sanctions on Russian-origin metal - letter 10 EU countries propose more sanctions on Russian metals output * US, Britain have sanctions on Russian-origin metal, EU does not * EU metal consumers have found alternative supplies By Pratima Desai and Julia Payne London/Brussels, - Ten European Union countries have proposed further sanctions on Russian trade, …

EU slaps sanctions on dozens more Russian officials and targets its shadow oil and gas fleet
1 week ago

EU slaps sanctions on dozens more Russian officials and targets its shadow oil and gas fleet

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union on Monday imposed fresh sanctions on dozens of officials linked to Russia’s war on Ukraine, including two top North Korean defense officials, a military unit blamed for an attack on a Kyiv children’s hospital and the heads of companies in the energy sector. Russia’s vast shadow fleet of ships that Moscow is exploiting to skirt …

Veldkamp urges tougher sanctions against Russia as EU adopts 15th sanctions package
1 week ago

Veldkamp urges tougher sanctions against Russia as EU adopts 15th sanctions package

NL Times  

On Monday, Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp called for stronger sanctions against Russia as the European Union adopted its 15th sanctions package. The new EU sanctions package includes measures targeting 84 individuals and organizations, including Russian military officers accused of bombing the Okhmadyt children's hospital in Kyiv and abducting Ukrainian children. The Netherlands also supported new sanctions against 52 vessels …

EU targets Russia’s ghost fleet shipping oil in a new round of sanctions
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1 week, 5 days ago

EU targets Russia’s ghost fleet shipping oil in a new round of sanctions

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union envoys have agreed a new raft of sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, targeting in particular a vast shadow fleet of ships that Moscow is exploiting to skirt restrictions on transporting oil and fuel, the EU’s Hungarian presidency said on Wednesday. The sanctions are aimed at about 50 of what are routinely decrepit ships …

US Considers New Russia Oil Sanctions to Weaken Putin Ahead of Trump
1 week, 5 days ago

US Considers New Russia Oil Sanctions to Weaken Putin Ahead of Trump

Deccan Chronicle  

The Biden administration is weighing new, harsher sanctions against Russia’s lucrative oil trade, seeking to tighten the squeeze on the Kremlin’s war machine just weeks before Donald Trump returns to the White House.Details of the possible new measures were still being worked out, but President Joe Biden’s team was considering restrictions that might target some Russian oil exports, according to …

EU shares with India inputs on Indian entities making supplies to Russia in 'violation' of G7 sanctions
1 week, 6 days ago

EU shares with India inputs on Indian entities making supplies to Russia in 'violation' of G7 sanctions

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The European Union has provided India with inputs on the alleged involvement of certain Indian entities in supplying "high priority" goods with possible military application to Russia in violation of Western sanctions, people familiar with the development said. EU shares with India inputs on Indian entities making supplies to Russia in 'violation' of G7 sanctions EU Sanctions Envoy …

Britain targets Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ with new sanctions package
4 weeks ago

Britain targets Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ with new sanctions package

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain sanctioned 30 ships in Russia’s so-called shadow fleet that have been skirting restrictions to transport billions of dollars of petroleum, the Foreign Office said Monday. It is the biggest sanctions package targeting the fleet of illegitimate and often decrepit ships that are operating illegally to avoid sanctions, the Foreign Office said. “Russia’s oil revenues are fueling the …

EU sanctions Iran, Russia for drone and weapons transport to Ukraine conflict
1 month ago

EU sanctions Iran, Russia for drone and weapons transport to Ukraine conflict

Firstpost  

The European Union has expanded sanctions against Iran, targeting the Islamic republic of Iran shipping lines and its director for aiding Russia its war with Ukraine by transporting UAVs and missile components The European Union has widened its sanctions against Iran over Tehran’s support of Russia in its war with Ukraine, the European Commission said on Monday. Yet, the EU …

UK unveils biggest Russia sanctions package for 18 months targeting mercenaries in Africa and industrial suppliers in signal of support for Ukraine
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

UK unveils biggest Russia sanctions package for 18 months targeting mercenaries in Africa and industrial suppliers in signal of support for Ukraine

Daily Mail  

The UK has unveiled the biggest Russia sanctions package for 18 months in a signal of support for Ukraine. Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced 56 new measures, targeting industrial suppliers and mercenary groups operating in Africa. Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced 56 new Russia sanctions measures, targeting industrial suppliers and mercenary groups operating in Africa The move comes amid global …

US sanctions 398 firms in more than a dozen countries, accusing them of helping Russia's war effort
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US sanctions 398 firms in more than a dozen countries, accusing them of helping Russia's war effort

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The U.S. on Wednesday imposed …

U.K. sanctions ten ships from Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’
3 months, 1 week ago

U.K. sanctions ten ships from Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’

The Hindu  

The U.K. government, on Wednesday, announced sanctions on a “shadow fleet” of ten Russian oil tankers that it has alleged were circumventing Western oil sanctions. The European Union and Group of Seven countries, including the U.K., are among those who have participated in U.S.-led sanctions on Russian oil, with petroleum being a critical source of funding for Russia’s war with …

Sanctions on Russia-related trade unwarranted, high- and heavy-handed: China Daily editorial
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Sanctions on Russia-related trade unwarranted, high- and heavy-handed: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

It is only natural that those countries whose targeted entities have been conducting normal business with Russia according to international law should vent their spleen at the US' long-arm jurisdiction, as it impedes normal international economic and trade exchanges, and harms the stability of the global industry and supply chains. The move bars the sanctioned entities that are mainly supplying …

China opposes US sanctions on firms over alleged ties to Russia’s war efforts
3 months, 4 weeks ago

China opposes US sanctions on firms over alleged ties to Russia’s war efforts

Associated Press  

BEIJING — China on Sunday expressed its opposition to the latest U.S. sanctions on Chinese companies over their alleged ties to Russia’s war in Ukraine, saying it will adopt necessary measures to safeguard the rights and interests of the country’s businesses. “China urges the U.S. to immediately stop its wrong practices and will take necessary measures to resolutely safeguard the …

US sanctions hundreds of firms accused of supplying Russia’s war machine
4 months ago

US sanctions hundreds of firms accused of supplying Russia’s war machine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. imposed sweeping sanctions Friday on hundreds of firms in Russia and across Europe, Asia and the Middle East, accusing them of providing products and services that enable Russia’s war effort and aiding its ability to evade sanctions. Friday’s action is the latest in a series of thousands of U.S. sanctions that have been imposed on Russian …

EU targets Russia’s ‘ghost fleet’, expresses concern over its ‘hybrid attacks’
5 months, 4 weeks ago

EU targets Russia’s ‘ghost fleet’, expresses concern over its ‘hybrid attacks’

The Hindu  

The European Union on June 24 slapped new sanctions on Russia over its war on Ukraine, targeting Moscow’s shadow fleet of tankers moving liquefied natural gas through Europe. At a meeting in Luxembourg, where the sanctions were endorsed, EU Foreign Ministers also expressed concern about a rise in hybrid attacks by Russia — including allegations of election interference, cyber-attacks and …

Russia- Ukraine War: EU sanctions 19 Chinese firms over Beijing’s support for Russia’
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Russia- Ukraine War: EU sanctions 19 Chinese firms over Beijing’s support for Russia’

Live Mint  

The European Union Monday imposed sanctions on 19 Chinese companies aimed at punishing what the West believes is Beijing's support for Russia's war in Ukraine. The 14th package of sanctions against Russia added 61 new companies to the list of entities accused of directly "supporting Russia's military-industrial complex" in the war in Ukraine, bringing the total to 675 firms. Among …

EU targets LNG sector in new sanctions against Russia
6 months ago

EU targets LNG sector in new sanctions against Russia

Al Jazeera  

Latest package bars re-exports of Russian LNG via Europe, but experts say measure will have little effect. The bloc’s latest package, the 14th since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, would “strip Russia of further energy revenues”, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday in a post on X. Gas market experts say the ban will …

US expands Russia sanctions, targeting entities in China, UAE and Turkey
6 months, 1 week ago

US expands Russia sanctions, targeting entities in China, UAE and Turkey

Al Jazeera  

Washington’s latest sanctions announcement comes as US President Joe Biden attends the G7 summit in Italy. The United States has rolled out new sanctions against more than 300 individuals and firms accused of aiding Russia’s war effort in Ukraine, including entities in China, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Turkey. In remarks carried by Russia’s state-run TASS news agency, …

US widens sanctions on Russia to discourage countries such as China from doing business with Moscow
6 months, 1 week ago

US widens sanctions on Russia to discourage countries such as China from doing business with Moscow

Associated Press  

The United States widened its sanctions against Russia Wednesday as G7 leaders prepared to gather in Italy for a summit where the top priorities will be boosting support for Ukraine and grinding down Russia’s war machine. Wednesday’s package targeted Chinese companies which help Russia pursue its war in Ukraine and raised the stakes for foreign financial institutions which work with …

US widens sanctions on Russia to discourage countries such as China from doing business with Moscow
6 months, 1 week ago

US widens sanctions on Russia to discourage countries such as China from doing business with Moscow

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Wednesday's package targeted Chinese companies …

China sanctions US defense-related companies and executives over Russia, Taiwan
7 months ago

China sanctions US defense-related companies and executives over Russia, Taiwan

Associated Press  

BEIJING, China — China on Wednesday sanctioned 12 U.S. defense-related companies and 10 executives over arms sales to Taiwan in retaliation for earlier American sanctions on Chinese companies tied to Russia. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the measures came after the U.S. “indiscriminately imposed illegal unilateral sanctions on a number of Chinese entities on the grounds of so-called Russian-related …

US sanctions hundreds of individuals, firms over Russia’s war in Ukraine
7 months, 3 weeks ago

US sanctions hundreds of individuals, firms over Russia’s war in Ukraine

Al Jazeera  

The United States has imposed new sanctions on hundreds of individuals and firms linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine, accusing Moscow of illegally using chemical weapons against Ukrainian forces. US officials on Wednesday announced measures targeting more than 280 entities in their latest effort to paralyse Russia’s military and industrial capabilities, including 20 firms based in China and Hong Kong. …

New Russia sanctions target weapons development and countries assisting in sanctions evasion
7 months, 3 weeks ago

New Russia sanctions target weapons development and countries assisting in sanctions evasion

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON — The U.S. on Wednesday imposed new sanctions on hundreds of firms and people tied to Russia's weapons development program, more than a dozen Chinese firms accused of helping Russia find workarounds to sanctions and individuals tied to the death of Russian dissident Alexey Navalny. The sanctions imposed by the Treasury and State departments target Russia’s military-industrial base, chemical …

Why has the EU sanctioned Indian, Chinese companies for Russia links?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Why has the EU sanctioned Indian, Chinese companies for Russia links?

Al Jazeera  

The latest sanctions, coinciding with the anniversary of the Ukraine war, touch New Delhi, Beijing for the first time. A day before the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the European Union released an exhaustive new list of companies, entities or people in countries including Russia, India, Iran, China and Syria, that it said it was sanctioning over allegations …

US deliberately turns deaf ear to China's call for it to stop prolonging the Ukraine conflict: China Daily editorial
9 months, 4 weeks ago

US deliberately turns deaf ear to China's call for it to stop prolonging the Ukraine conflict: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

A man looks at a crater formed by recent shelling in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict near a restaurant building in Donetsk, Feb 25, 2024. In partnership with the United Kingdom and European Union, the Joe Biden administration announced more than 600 sanctions and penalties on Russia and its military industry on Friday — the largest round of sanctions since …

U.S. Piles New Sanctions On Russia For Ukraine War's 2nd Anniversary, Navalny's Death
10 months ago

U.S. Piles New Sanctions On Russia For Ukraine War's 2nd Anniversary, Navalny's Death

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — The United States and the European Union are piling new sanctions on Russia on the eve of the second anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine and in retaliation for the death of noted Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny last week in an Arctic penal colony. The U.S. Treasury Department plans Friday to impose more than 500 …

US and EU pile new sanctions on Russia for the Ukraine war’s 2nd anniversary and Navalny’s death
10 months ago

US and EU pile new sanctions on Russia for the Ukraine war’s 2nd anniversary and Navalny’s death

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States and European Union on Friday heaped hundreds of new sanctions on Russia in connection with the second anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine and in retaliation for the death of noted Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny last week in an Arctic penal colony. The U.S. government imposed roughly 600 new sanctions on Russia and its war …

U.S., EU add sanctions on Russia for Ukraine war, Navalny’s death
10 months ago

U.S., EU add sanctions on Russia for Ukraine war, Navalny’s death

LA Times  

The United States and the European Union are piling new sanctions on Russia on the eve of the second anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine and in retaliation for the death of noted Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny last week in an Arctic penal colony. The 27-nation bloc also said that it was targeting scores of Russian officials, including “members of …

EU targets Chinese firms, N. Korea in new Ukraine war sanctions
10 months ago

EU targets Chinese firms, N. Korea in new Ukraine war sanctions

The Hindu  

The EU on Wednesday agreed to ban exports to three mainland Chinese firms and blacklist North Korea's defence minister in new sanctions for the second anniversary of Russia's war on Ukraine, officials said. The fresh round of measures — the 13th since Russian President Vladimir Putin's February 2022 invasion — overall targets some two hundred officials and entities mainly from …

EU agrees on new sanctions against Russia days before the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine
10 months ago

EU agrees on new sanctions against Russia days before the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union countries on Wednesday agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia to target individuals and businesses suspected of assisting Moscow in its war against Ukraine, including Chinese companies. The decision coincides with the second anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion, which began on Feb. 24, 2022, and comes days after the death of Russian opposition leader …

EU approves new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war
10 months ago

EU approves new sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war

Al Jazeera  

Bloc officials say 200 people and entities have been added to the sanctions list, bringing the total to 2,000. European Union members have approved a 13th package of sanctions against Russia over its war in Ukraine, banning nearly 200 additional entities and individuals accused of involvement in the two-year conflict. “EU Ambassadors just agreed in principle on a 13th package …

EU looking to sanction Indian and Chinese firms over Russia dealings: Report
10 months, 1 week ago

EU looking to sanction Indian and Chinese firms over Russia dealings: Report

Live Mint  

The European Union has put forward new trade restrictions targeting approximately two dozen companies, including one from India and three from China, accused of backing Russia's war in Ukraine, as per a Bloomberg report. If approved, this move would mark the first instance of the EU imposing sanctions on mainland Chinese companies since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Crackdown on Third-Country …

The European Union targets Russia’s diamond industry in its latest round of Ukraine war sanctions
1 year ago

The European Union targets Russia’s diamond industry in its latest round of Ukraine war sanctions

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union said Monday that it has imposed fresh sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine, targeting the lucrative diamonds industry, more than 140 officials and organizations, and closing loopholes that Moscow has used to bypass previous punitive measures. It’s the 12th round of sanctions and restrictions that the EU has slapped on Russia since President …

US Sanctions China, Turkey Firms to Curb Russia War Efforts
1 year ago

US Sanctions China, Turkey Firms to Curb Russia War Efforts

News 18  

The United States unveiled sanctions Tuesday on individuals and companies based in China, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and others, aiming to disrupt Moscow’s military procurement networks amid its war in Ukraine. The latest actions take aim at people and entities accused of supplying Russia’s industry and furthering its ability to wage war against Ukraine, as fighting continues after Russia …

EU moves closer to imposing a new set of sanctions on Russia for its war on Ukraine
1 year, 1 month ago

EU moves closer to imposing a new set of sanctions on Russia for its war on Ukraine

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union’s executive said Wednesday it proposed to the member states a new package of sanctions targeting the Kremlin and its associates, seeking to tighten previous measures approved since the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine as well as adding dozens of economic operators. The proposal sets in motion final talks between the 27 member states to reach …

New US sanctions over Russia-Ukraine war target Lancet drones
1 year, 1 month ago

New US sanctions over Russia-Ukraine war target Lancet drones

Al Jazeera  

Sweeping new measures target entities including in China, Turkey and UAE in bid to cut off Russia’s supply chain. The new measures target critical supply chains that have otherwise allowed Russia to circumvent international sanctions and export controls by exploiting “otherwise legitimate economic relationships” with China, Turkey, and the UAE. The new Treasury sanctions also target Russia’s domestic industrial base, …

The US sanctions more foreign firms in a bid to choke off Russia’s supplies for its war in Ukraine
1 year, 1 month ago

The US sanctions more foreign firms in a bid to choke off Russia’s supplies for its war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The United States on Thursday imposed a new round of sanctions on 130 firms and people from Turkey, China and the United Arab Emirates in an effort to choke off Russia’s access to tools and equipment that support its invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions imposed by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control target third-party firms and …

U.S. sanctions more foreign firms in bid to choke off Russia’s supplies in Ukraine
1 year, 1 month ago

U.S. sanctions more foreign firms in bid to choke off Russia’s supplies in Ukraine

LA Times  

The United States on Thursday imposed a new round of sanctions on 130 firms and people from Turkey, China and the United Arab Emirates in an effort to choke off Russia’s access to tools and equipment that support its invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions imposed by the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control target third-party firms and people alleged …

Kremlin says Russian economy ready to handle more sanctions
1 year, 1 month ago

Kremlin says Russian economy ready to handle more sanctions

Al Jazeera  

Russia’s economy has adapted well to Western sanctions and Moscow does not fear the prospect of more such measures, the Kremlin says. On February 25, 2022, a day after Russia undertook a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Union introduced wide-ranging sanctions intended to send a clear signal to Moscow that there would be severe consequences for the war. “Russia …

New US sanctions target workarounds that let Russia get Western tech for war
1 year, 3 months ago

New US sanctions target workarounds that let Russia get Western tech for war

Associated Press  

The United States said Thursday that it was sanctioning more than 150 businesses and people from Russia to Turkey, the United Arab Emirates and Georgia to try to crack down on evasion and deny the Kremlin access to technology, money and financial channels that fuel President Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine. The U.S. is sanctioning a newly established UAE company, …

European Union countries agree on a new package of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine
1 year, 6 months ago

European Union countries agree on a new package of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — European Union countries on Wednesday agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia for its war against Ukraine aimed at countering sanctions circumvention through third countries and businesses. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the EU’s executive arm, said the new package will “deal a further blow to Putin’s war machine with tightened …

EU countries agree on a new package of Russia sanctions over the war in Ukraine
1 year, 6 months ago

EU countries agree on a new package of Russia sanctions over the war in Ukraine

LA Times  

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen addresses the opening session of a conference in London on postwar recovery for Ukraine. European Union countries Wednesday agreed on a new package of sanctions on Russia for its war against Ukraine. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the EU’s executive arm, said the new package would “deal a …

Beijing criticizes new US sanctions on companies over pilot training, weapons development
1 year, 6 months ago

Beijing criticizes new US sanctions on companies over pilot training, weapons development

Associated Press  

TAIPEI, Taiwan — China on Tuesday criticized new sanctions imposed by the United States on companies believed to be involved in training Chinese military pilots and aiding weapons development. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin urged Washington to “stop abusing export control measures” to hobble Chinese companies. “The United States has repeatedly overstretched the concept of national security, abused state power, …

Sanctions on Russia may not be working, we now know why
1 year, 6 months ago

Sanctions on Russia may not be working, we now know why

Al Jazeera  

European businesses and third countries are actively circumventing sanctions, providing Russia with sanctioned goods and thus helping its war effort. On February 25, 2022, a day after Russia undertook a full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the European Union introduced unprecedented sanctions against the aggressor. Its analysis of customs data from 12 EU countries, Norway, the UK, the US and Japan shows …

Sanctions against Russia and what the G7 may do to fortify them
1 year, 7 months ago

Sanctions against Russia and what the G7 may do to fortify them

Associated Press  

HIROSHIMA, Japan — The Group of Seven advanced economies are expected to announce a new set of sanctions against Russia to try to further hinder its war effort in Ukraine during their summit in Hiroshima, Japan. On Friday, the United Kingdom announced new sanctions targeting Russian seizures of Ukrainian grain, advanced military technology and Moscow’s remaining revenue sources. On Friday, …

Extraterritoriality of EU sanctions on Russia won't end Ukraine conflict
1 year, 7 months ago

Extraterritoriality of EU sanctions on Russia won't end Ukraine conflict

China Daily  

European Union flags fly outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, March 1, 2023. The EU condemned the extraterritoriality of the US sanctions for violating international laws and succeeded in establishing a payment mechanism known as INSTEX to help EU companies bypass US sanctions and continue trading with Iran. There is no doubt that an early end to the …

EU takes aim at countries helping Russia to avoid sanctions
1 year, 7 months ago

EU takes aim at countries helping Russia to avoid sanctions

Associated Press  

Brussels — A top European Union official on Tuesday urged the 27 member nations to take trade measures against countries that help the Kremlin to circumvent the bloc’s sanctions against Russia, sparking a warning from China that it would retaliate if targeted. During a visit to Kyiv, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the measures - which would …

EU Sanctions Russia's Wagner Group for 'Active Participation' in Ukraine War
1 year, 8 months ago

EU Sanctions Russia's Wagner Group for 'Active Participation' in Ukraine War

News 18  

The European Union on Thursday added Russia’s Wagner mercenary group to its sanctions list for “actively participating in the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine”. Wagner, which is leading Russian battles to try to capture the Ukrainian towns of Bakhmut and Soledar, had already been placed in February on another EU sanctions list for violating human rights and “destabilising” countries …

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