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Ukraine
Trump blames Zelensky for Russian invasion; US sanctions Chinese firms making war drones for Russia; Spec ops officer killed at home in Moscow; Forces trade gains in Kursk and Donetsk.
Oct. 18
Russia
The government's latest crackdown bars 18 ships from UK ports and British maritime services, bringing the total number sanctioned to 43.
Oct. 17
Russia
Industry representatives said that payment issues, likely resulting from Western sanctions, caused up to 40% of unfulfilled shipments and led to an increase in prices needed to facilitate them.
Oct. 17
Energy
While there are still no EU sanctions against Russian gas, there is another way to stop it reaching European markets.
Oct. 16
Energy
The EU exemption granted to Czechia allows Polish oil company Orlen to make $1.3 billion profit from Russian fuel and pay billions to Putin’s war chest.
Oct. 16
Ukraine
EU officials and experts discussed the pros and cons of boosting Ukraine’s arms production with proceeds from interest on Russian assets frozen by international sanctions.
Oct. 16
Russia
Initial reports said one out of five onboard died from the crash amidst speculations that Western sanctions have led to difficulties sourcing aircraft components needed for maintenance.
Oct. 13
Europe
Almost 40 UK companies are being investigated for violating sanctions against Russian oil, implemented to limit the Kremlin’s profits during its war in Ukraine with no one having yet been penalized.
Oct. 11
Canada
Experts said Canada is aware of the sanction circumventions, but “staffing inadequacies” have likely prevented the government from taking solid actions against the illicit export of microelectronics.
Oct. 9
UK
"The UK will not sit idly by whilst Putin and his mafia state ride roughshod over international law, including the Chemical Weapons Convention," said Foreign Secretary David Lammy.
Oct. 8
Kazakhstan
InformNapalm’s September report showed how Russia was keeping its military aircraft flying by using Kazakh companies to source French parts and services to avoid Western sanctions.
Oct. 7
Russia
Over 20,000 sanctions have been levied against Russia since it invaded Ukraine – but that hasn’t stopped EU companies from trading with it, propping up its war-time economy.
Oct. 2
UK
The new UK government which pledged to deliver 12 of its 155mm self-propelled guns to Kyiv within 100 days of taking office is on schedule to send 16,
Sep. 27
Chechnya
A YouTube video posted on Friday shows the Russian aligned troops racing two armed e-vehicles around what they claim is an area of the combat zone, along with two conventional pick-ups.
Sep. 22
Trump blames Zelensky for Russian invasion; US sanctions Chinese firms making war drones for Russia; Spec ops officer killed at home in Moscow; Forces trade gains in Kursk and Donetsk.
Oct. 18