Putin gives relative promotion in Russian Defense Ministry
Anna Tsyvilova has been sanctioned by both the United Kingdom and the European Union over her connections to Putin and her support for the invasion of Ukraine.
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Despite sanctions, billions of dollars, euros shipped to Russia since March 2022, Reuters reports
Much of the cash arrived in Russia via third-party countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Turkey, which have declined to join in such currency-related sanctions against Russia.
Russian missile used to strike Kyiv children’s hospital was produced recently, investigators say
The missile that struck Okhmatdyt, Ukraine’s largest children’s hospital, on July 8 was manufactured in Russia only weeks, and possibly days, before the attack, the Conflict Armament Research (CAR) investigative outlet reported.
UK imposes sanctions against Lukashenko's regime on anniversary of rigged vote
The British sanctions list includes Denis Tolstenkov, Andrei Palchyk, Filip Sturchanka, and Aleksey Lazarenko, the heads of four Belarusian penal colonies where political prisoners and activists are illegally detained.
Russia, China discuss barter trade as sanctions hamper payments, Reuters reports
Russia and China are discussing the possibility of a barter trade, with the first deal involving agriculture expected as early as this autumn, Reuters reported on Aug. 8, citing three undisclosed trade and payment sources.
Estonia beefs up checks at Russian border to tighten sanctions
The new measures are designed to prevent sanctioned goods from entering Russia, the ERR public broadcaster reported.
Russian sailing frigate docks in French port despite sanctions, AFP reports
The Russian sailing frigate Shtandart arrived in the port city of La Rochelle overnight on Aug. 6 to replenish supplies and refuel, the source told AFP. The same day in the afternoon, the Standart departed in an unclear direction, the news agency wrote.
China expands military drone export restrictions following FM Kuleba visit
China adjusted its export controls on military drones amid growing criticism from the U.S. and its allies over support for Russia's war efforts in Ukraine.
Russia's Gazprom net losses nearly double year on year
Gazprom's revenue fell by 30% last year with a net loss of $6.9 billion, the largest in 25 years.
Hong Kong shell companies facilitate Russian sanctions evasion, NYT reports
These companies are owned by oligarchs with ties to the Russian defense industry, and they have funneled millions of chips and sensors to sanctioned defense tech firms in Russia.
Russia suspected of expanding its 'ghost fleet' to LNG exports, FT reports
Buyers suspected of links to Russia are buying up dozens of vessels capable of carrying liquified natural gas (LNG), possibly signaling an expansion of its "ghost fleet" of tankers, the Financial Times (FT) reported on July 22.
UK imposes more sanctions on tankers moving Russian oil
London imposed sanctions on 11 more tankers that help Russia carry oil to third countries on July 18, the U.K. government announced.
German court convicts German-Russian couple of supplying drone parts to Russia
The court said that the man, assisted by his common-law wife, had sent around 120,000 spare parts and other components for Orlan-10 reconnaissance drones to Russia between 2020 and 2023 in violation of an EU embargo on the export of such goods.
'We're forcing everyone away,' Trump says on Russia sanctions
"So what we're doing with sanctions is we're forcing everyone away from us. So I don't love sanctions," Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said.
Dutch company fined 1.8 million euros for participation in Crimean Bridge construction
In the Netherlands, construction equipment supplier Dieseko Group B.V. was fined nearly 1.8 million euros ($1.9 million) for its involvement in the illegal construction of the Crimean bridge, violating international trade sanctions.
Opinion: The global implications of Iran's election
The second round of Iran’s presidential election unfolded with little fanfare last weekend. But with reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian defeating his hardline anti-Western opponent, Saeed Jalili, the world should be paying attention. At a time of deep tensions and shifting alliances, these results will reverberate across the region and
Russia to produce own version of Boeing, Airbus spare parts due to sanctions
Russia will start producing spare air parts for Boeing and Airbus aircraft due to sanctions restricting the import of these components from abroad, Russian news outlet Izvestia reported on July 10.
Japan arrests first Russian for sanctions evasion
A Russian has been arrested in Japan on suspicion of evading sanctions for the first time, Japanese news outlet Nikkei reported on July 10.
Switzerland announces new sanctions against Russia
Switzerland announced new sanctions against Russia on July 8, bringing the country further in line with the EU's 14th round of sanctions adopted in response to the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
EU imposes new sanctions against Belarus, implementing anti-circumvention measures
The EU Council also prohibited the direct or indirect imports, purchasing, or transferring of gold and diamonds from Belarus, as well as helium, coal, and mineral products, including crude oil.
Lithuanian customs discover scheme to violate sanctions, export cars to Russia
The EU instituted a ban on the export of all new and used cars above a certain engine size (greater than 1.900 cm³) to Russia in the immediate aftermath of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Spotify removes music by pro-war Russian singers
The removals impacted the band Lyube and singers Grigory Leps, Oleg Gazmanov, and Shaman, who sang at a concert in Moscow in September 2022 in support of the illegal annexation of Ukrainian territory.
Sanctioned Russian Interior Minister attends UN meeting in New York
The U.S. announced sanctions against Russian Interior Minister Vladimir Kolokoltsev and other top Russian officials on Feb. 25, 2022, the day after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. Despite being sanctioned, Kolokoltsev does not appear on the U.S. Treasury's list of individuals barred from entering the U.S.
EU states agree on new sanctions package against Belarus to 'strengthen measures' in response to Russia's war
"Belarus must no longer serve as a route to circumvent our sanctions against Russia," European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said.
Russian billionaire imports luxury jet worth $110 million, evading sanctions
Sources in the aviation business identified sanctioned real estate mogul Zarakh Iliev as the likely owner of the jet.
Russian subsidiary of Bank of China stops accepting payments from Russian banks, sources say
According to Kommersant's sources, Bank of China will refuse to accept payments from any sanctioned Russian bank starting on June 24.
EU Council announces 14th round of sanctions against Russia
The new package adds 116 individuals and entities to the sanctions list, and adds a number of additional measures, including the prohibition for any EU facilities to be involved in the transshipment of Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) to any third-party countries.
Norwegian ships reportedly helped Russian fishing company transport cargo, Norwegian broadcaster reports
The Dutch government ruled in May to end exemptions that allowed Russian fishing companies to offload their products in the Netherlands, which has typically been one of Europe's largest importers of Russian seafood.
Japan sanctions China-based companies, other entities over support for Russia's aggression
Japan on June 21 for the first time announced sanctions against China-based companies over their support for Russian aggression.
Opinion: Why arguments against using Russian assets for Ukraine don't hold water
If Ukraine is going to defeat Russia and rebuild itself after the war, it will need huge sums of money, probably exceeding what Western electorates and politicians are willing or able to provide. The good news is that there is a massive pot of non-Western money already available: the $300
Only 11% of Russians say sanctions have personally affected them or their family, poll shows
The figure has been steadily declining since a high of around 30%, shortly after the beginning of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine in March 2022.
Canada hits Russia with new sanctions for Navalny's death, human rights violations
The new sanctions target high-level officials in Russia's investigative agency, penitentiary service, and police force who played a role in the abuse and death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
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