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War in Ukraine
Sanctions Busting: Germany’s Role in Dodging Russian Sanctions
Germany’s trade with Russia thrives despite EU sanctions, with loopholes in oil, gas, and steel sectors continuing to fund Putin’s war.
Dec. 11, 2024
Energy
Czechia Has Spent More on Russian Energy than Aid to Ukraine, Permitting Poles to Profit Also
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, 2024
Europe
Dozens of UK Companies Under Investigation for Avoiding Russian Sanctions
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, 2024
Canada
Canada Yet to Enforce Sanctions on Microelectronic Flow Into Russia, Report Says
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, 2024
Russia
European Sanction Busting: Helping Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine by Skirting EU Regulations
Russia is continuing to both import and export from some of Ukraine’s closest allies whose business leaders are not afraid to participate in sanctions busting.
Oct. 8, 2024
Russia
European Companies Sidestep Sanctions: US Criticism Fails to Deter Business as Usual With 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, 2024