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Ukraine
The Invisible Side of Reconstruction: How EU Sanctions on Russia are Impacting Businesses in Ukraine
Many businesses are preparing for a post-war gold rush in Ukraine. But whoever wants to get on the ground before the war ends must contend with serious legal constraints.
June 14, 2025
G7
Most G7 Nations Ready to Cut Russian Oil Price Cap Without US Backing, Sources Say
G7 country leaders are due to meet on June 15-17 in Canada, where they will discuss the price cap first agreed upon in late 2022, following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
June 13, 2025
Zelensky
‘Final Decision Is Still in the White House’: Zelensky Hopes to Push Trump for Tougher Russian Sanctions at G7
The summit, set to begin this weekend in Canada, comes as Ukraine faces one of the heaviest waves of Russian drone strikes since the war began.
June 12, 2025
G7
‘Only Language Russia Understands’ – EU May Cut Top Russian Oil Price
The new sanctions would reduce the allowed price of exported crude from Russia from $60 to $45 to further pressure Moscow. “We need a real ceasefire,” the EC president said.
June 11, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Former Ambassador to US: What Should Be Done Now
Valeriy Chaly, former Ukrainian ambassador to the US (2015-2019) under both Obama and Trump, told Kyiv Post at the Black Sea Forum the US should act to intensify sanctions against Russia.
June 7, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine’s Former Ambassador to US: What Should Be Done Now
Valeriy Chaly, former Ukrainian ambassador to the US (2015-2019) under both Obama and Trump, told Kyiv Post at the Black Sea Forum the US should act to intensify sanctions against Russia.
June 6, 2025
Top News
‘Russia Is Not Winning’ – Key US Senator Urges ‘Maximum Pressure’ on Putin
Senator Jeanne Shaheen says sanctions on Russia “are not the only way to maintain Ukrainian independence. NATO membership is one, continued US assistance to Kyiv is another.”
June 6, 2025
Europe
Von Der Leyen: Europe Seeks to Coordinate New Sanctions on Russia With US
President of the EU Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, said the EU is working on its 18th package of sanctions against Russia and will work with the US to target sources of Russian financing.
June 5, 2025
US
Speaker Johnson: Congress Wants to Sanction Russia, ‘As Strongly As We Can’
Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson, has expressed support for increased sanctions on Russia
June 3, 2025
Trump
Bannon: ‘Lindsey Graham is 100% against President Trump’s Foreign Policy’
MAGA sycophant complained that Trump was not informed ahead of Ukraine’s attack on Russian bombers and called for Graham’s arrest. But Senate and House sanctions bills may pass with veto-proof votes.
June 2, 2025
Europe
Sweden Tightens Rules to Curb Russia’s Ghost Fleet in Baltic Waters
European governments frequently blame the vessels for damaging – deliberately or not – undersea cables, and for posing a maritime environmental threat.
May 31, 2025
Trump
‘I Have To See It,’ Trump Says as Senate Set To Move Ahead With Russia Sanctions Bill
Senator Graham’s tough sanctions bill has 82 co-sponsors. Kyiv Post hasn’t heard from the remaining 18, but an analyst says the decision to proceed “shouldn’t be hard.”
May 31, 2025
Zelensky
‘Expect Movement on Sanctions Bill Next Week’ - Senator Graham
A bipartisan Senate delegation was in Kyiv to meet with Zelensky. They pledged support for Ukraine and progress towards new sanctions on Russia as soon as next week.
May 30, 2025
Ukraine
Ukraine to Receive $3B Loan from Japan Backed by Frozen Russian Assets
Ukraine has finalized steps to receive a $3 billion dollar loan from Japan backed by ERA frozen Russian assets.
May 30, 2025
War in Ukraine
Sanctioned Rostec Executives Paid $2.6M to DC Law Firm to Lift US Blacklisting
Washington lawyers and lobbyists are helping executives from the Russian defense behemoth, Rostec, challenge US sanctions – and it’s all legal, according to public filings and law experts.
May 30, 2025
Russia
Lukoil Evades Sanctions by Funneling Through Northern Ireland
Russia’s second-largest oil company has thus far skirted past international sanctions through a loophole and a Northern Ireland subsidiary.
May 30, 2025