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EU to Unveil 19th Sanctions Package on Russia After Trump Call, Von der Leyen Says
Following a call with Donald Trump, Ursula von der Leyen said the EU is preparing its 19th sanctions package against Russia, targeting crypto, banks, and energy.
Sept. 17, 2025
US
‘Vital Blow’ – US Moves to Choke Off Iranian Military Funding With New Sanctions
Washington targets an IRGC-linked “shadow banking” network, accusing it of funding Iran’s military and its proxies with cryptocurrency and front companies. An expert calls the effort crucial.
Sept. 17, 2025
Russia
Russia Receives New Batch of Su-34 ‘Fullback’ Bombers
The jet maker’s CEO touted higher production and deliveries this month. Many of the aircraft’s critical components are reported to come from Western countries through sanctions-evading channels.
Sept. 16, 2025
Russia
‘Likely Due to Technical Issues’ – Kyiv Confirms 19th EU Sanctions Package Postponed
Politico reported that the package, originally scheduled for implementation on Sept. 17, has been removed from the agenda of the EU’s permanent representatives.
Sept. 16, 2025
Russia
Russia Turns to Barter Trade With China to Skirt Sanctions — Reuters
Russia is turning to barter transactions with increasing frequency in order to bypass Western sanctions as pressure on its economy mounts, Reuters has reported.
Sept. 15, 2025
War in Ukraine
Trump Sets Conditions for Russia Sanctions
Trump calls on NATO allies to stop buying Russian oil and back new sanctions, tying them to joint action — and urges bloc-wide tariffs on China.
Sept. 15, 2025
Russia
Sanctions Divide US Republicans: Cautious Speaker Defers to Trump on Russia
Speaker Mike Johnson signals White House control over Russia policy, as Senator Lindsey Graham and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick threaten shutdown to force a vote.
Sept. 15, 2025
Russia
High-Stakes Gambit: Congress Leverages Government Shutdown to Force Russia Sanctions, Bypass Trump
While praised as a necessary step, a new legislative maneuver to punish Russia draws criticism from analysts who see it as potentially more for political messaging than for real change.
Sept. 14, 2025
Europe
OPINION: Central Bank of Russia Assets Have to Be Seized for Ukraine
Europe is loath to make its own taxpayers cover the bill for Ukraine’s defense. So why not let Russia? It’s definitely doable. All we need is a more innovative investment approach.
Sept. 13, 2025
US
Sanctions Without Strategy: US Fails to Hit Russia Where It Hurts, Report Finds
A new congressional watchdog audit reveals a systemic failure by American agencies to define measurable goals for sanctions and export controls, allowing Moscow to adapt and circumvent the measures
Sept. 13, 2025
Europe
Trump, EU Reportedly at Odds Over Strategy to End Ukraine War
Europe has reportedly been pushing for formal sanctions on businesses and financial institutions that still deal with Moscow, while Trump is keen to exploit tariffs to drain the Kremlin’s finances.
Sept. 12, 2025
Russia
EU, UK Tighten Sanctions on Russia as Kremlin Puts Peace Talks ‘On Pause’
The EU has extended sanctions on over 2,500 Russians, including Putin, while the UK unveiled new measures targeting Moscow’s “shadow fleet” of oil tankers and military suppliers.
Sept. 12, 2025
Poland
Italy Renews Call for Sanctions Against Russia
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Thursday that it was “essential to intensify pressure” on Putin, as the dust settles following Russia’s largest ever violation of NATO airspace.
Sept. 11, 2025
Trump
Vance Says Trump Not Seeking to ‘Economically Isolate’ Russia Beyond Conflict
The US vice president also said that Russia is demanding “about 6,000 or so square kilometers” of Ukrainian land “that they have not yet conquered through military force.”
Sept. 10, 2025
Europe
Trump to Match EU Tariffs on China, India to Pressure Putin, Says US Official
“The source of the money for the Russian war machine is oil purchases by China and India...If you do not get at the source of the money, there’s no way to stop the war machine,” an official told AFP.
Sept. 10, 2025
Europe
OPINION: Putin and Trump Are Stalling, Europe Failing, Ukrainians Dying
At this point, more than six months since Trump took the reins, it should be clear that his intention is to avoid punishing Russia at all costs. And Europe is giving him an excuse.
Sept. 9, 2025