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War in Ukraine
Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker With Oil Worth €40M
Germany confiscated a Russian-linked tanker carrying 100,000 tons of oil worth €40M, as part of EU sanctions targeting Moscow’s shadow fleet.
March 21, 2025
Zelensky
Ukraine Weighs Easing Russia Sanctions - But Only for Real Peace
Ukraine considers any easing of sanctions against Russia would be possible in exchange for a just peace but should remain in place until Moscow ends its aggression and engage in negotiations.
March 17, 2025
War in Ukraine
Russian Gov’t Preps for Sanctions Relief From US
Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade sent forms to companies, asking which sanctions cause them the most trouble.
March 14, 2025
War in Ukraine
EU Extends Ukraine War Sanctions on Russians After Hungary Hold-Up
Budapest -- the friendliest country to Russia in the EU -- agreed to renew the sanctions for a further six months after four people were removed from the list, officials said.
March 14, 2025
US
US Ends Permit for Russian Energy Transactions – Trump’s Sanctions Trump Card?
In short, no more Russian gas and oil purchases via Russian banks using hard money by US entities.
March 14, 2025
Russia
EU Imported Russian Iron, Steel Products Worth $2.7 Billion in 2024
The EU is still dependent on raw material for green steel, importing 40% of direct reduced iron (DRI) from Russia.
March 13, 2025
Ukraine
French Lawmakers Debate Resolution Urging Seizure of Russian Assets
If a non-binding resolution is adopted in a vote, that would pile pressure on French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Francois Bayrou to change their position on the issue.
March 12, 2025
Ukraine
Kyiv Calls for Russian Assets ‘Embargo’ After Ceasefire
Ukraine’s presidential aide did not call for the outright seizure of frozen Russian assets, but instead said that it should remain in Europe, where the profits would go towards Ukraine’s recovery.
March 11, 2025
Ukraine
£2 Billion From Abramovich’s Football Club Sale May Go to Ukrainian War Victims, UK Says
The UK government wants to give money a sanctioned Russian billionaire oligarch made from Chelsea FC Sale only to Ukraine war victims, Abramovich wants to share with Russian soldiers.
March 11, 2025
Ukraine
Trump Advisers ‘Sketching Out’ How They Might Ease Sanctions on Russia
Sources indicate that any potential easing of sanctions would be contingent on Russia agreeing to a peace deal with Ukraine.
March 10, 2025
US
US Chamber Head in Russia Talks Sanctions Relief with Russian Business Leaders
As Trump’s administration signaled resumption of normal business relations and undoing of sanctions, foreign investors in Russia are already holding talks to lift restrictions.
March 7, 2025
War in Ukraine
Trump Threatens New Russia Sanctions Over Ukraine Attacks
Trump’s economic threat comes after Russia launched major drone and missile attacks Friday on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
March 7, 2025
Europe
Chinese Envoy: ‘US Not Only Leaning Towards Russia, But Supporting’
Chinese EU Envoy Lu Shaye criticized Washington’s support of Russia and sidelining of Europe in a sharp rebuff of US President Donald Trump’s recent policies.
March 6, 2025
Europe
OPINION: EU Agricultural Tariffs on Russia and Belarus Could Cripple Local Economies
European tariffs targeting Russia and Belarus will put pressure on the region’s agricultural sector, leading to a weakened military capacity along with economic turmoil and civil unrest in Russia.
March 6, 2025
Russia
World’s Biggest Diamond Producer – in Russia – Suffers Giant Losses Due to US, EU Sanctions
Russian diamond manufacturer Alrosa reported 26% losses in revenues due to sanctions and economic turmoil in Russia, but Russian media also reports Alrosa lost its key buyer – India.
March 4, 2025
Trump
Trump’s Address to Congress Might Include Some News, Including the Lifting of Sanctions on Russia
White House says the speech will expound upon his “accomplishments” in his first six weeks in office and “the president’s plan for peace around the globe,” but some Dems plan to skip the theatrics.
March 4, 2025