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EU
After more than two years of sanctions, technicians from Russia’s S7 airline say they can now repair some key components of the aircraft engines on their Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft.
May. 13
Iran
It’s time that sanctions were imposed targeting Iran’s ballistic missile program and designating its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization.
May. 10
Putin
It has been reported that Russia’s largest aircraft show, the MAKS International Aviation and Space Salon, timetabled for this summer has been canceled again.
May. 8
War in Ukraine
The world is now in its third year of war in Europe and Ukraine’s allies must correct course. They cannot win a war without laying waste to the economic wealth and income of the enemy.
May. 4
Russia
The state-owned firm suffered a net loss of 629 billion rubles ($6.9 billion) in 2023 compared to a net profit of 1.23 trillion rubles in 2022.
May. 3
War in Ukraine
The debris of one missile the Russian forces used to target Kharkiv civilian infrastructure and ordinary Ukrainians in January was from a weapon produced by the DPRK, says the UN.
Apr. 30
Russia
Airbus did not specify the nature or duration of these permits. Canadian authorities have not commented on the situation.
Apr. 24
Russia
The equipment allows for secure and reliable communication for mobile phones used by Russian officials, including President Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
Apr. 23
Russia
The official said Sweden is now closely monitoring the ships Russia has used to bypass oil sanctions after spotting “antennas and masts” atypical of fishing vessels.
Apr. 23
War in Ukraine
Last December, France seized a villa on the Atlantic Ocean purchased for €5.4 million by the new companion of Putin’s ex-wife.
Apr. 19
War in Ukraine
Trends are running markedly against Ukraine this week. House Speaker Mike Johnson must put Ukraine funding on the table right now, as the situation is becoming critical, the author writes.
Apr. 8
Kremlin
Sanctions for Russia’s war mongering have hampered Moscow’s ability to build new airplanes, but state-owned manufacturers say they won’t meet manufacturing goals for 2025-2026
Mar. 29
Russia
In a speech at the FSB spy service’s annual meeting, Putin said its spies should work with other agencies to increase the security of the banking and financial systems.
Mar. 20
War in Ukraine
Strikes on Russian oil production taking effect; Germany provides added €500M as Ramstein meeting promises more weapons; Western sanctions hit Russian railways
Mar. 20
War in Ukraine
The conclusion is that the West is failing to arm and finance Ukraine sufficiently to win the war and to sanction Russia to halt its war on Ukraine. Sanctions are, therefore, failing, Ash writes.
Mar. 19
Economy
Russian “Mir” payment cards have been sanctioned by much of the world. Now cards issued by an Armenian subsidiary of Russia’s VTB Bank will face issues.
Mar. 19
After more than two years of sanctions, technicians from Russia’s S7 airline say they can now repair some key components of the aircraft engines on their Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 aircraft.
May. 13