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War in Ukraine
Hungary Threatens to Derail Russia Sanctions in Ukraine Over Gas Row
Orban blames Ukraine – which is defending itself from an ongoing Russian invasion – for hurting Hungary’s economy
Jan. 24, 2025
War in Ukraine
Trump Comments Calling for Kremlin Concessions Ignites Firestorm of Russian Objections
Russian information platforms said the US leader doesn’t understand Russian will to fight or firepower. Many also were furious about World War II, which they said Trump got all wrong.
Jan. 23, 2025
Putin
Trump Hints at Carrot / Stick Sanctions Policy on Russia, Depending on Putin’s Readiness to Negotiate
Bloomberg reports that Trump’s advisers are exploring new sanctions strategies. One idea involves easing restrictions on Russian oil if it leads to peace talks.
Jan. 22, 2025
US
Loopholes, Lax Enforcement Fuel Russian Sanction Busting, Prolong War
US companies are skirting sanctions meant to cripple Russia’s economy. Despite stringent laws, enforcement struggles persist, leaving gaps for evasion that enable Moscow to wage war in Ukraine.
Jan. 22, 2025
SBU
Ukrainian Firms Sell Microchips to Russian Arms Makers – SBU
Ukrainian authorities said the firms bypassed sanctions by routing the components through the Middle East, which ended up on weapons Russia fired against Ukraine.
Jan. 21, 2025
Biden
‘Fiscal Steroids Are Wearing Off’ – Biden’s Sanctions on Russia Bear Fruit Just as He Is Set to Leave
For almost three years, Moscow has managed to weather economic setbacks imposed by the US and its Western allies, but now the Kremlin’s war machine is showing signs of implosion.
Jan. 18, 2025
Trump
Trump Reportedly Eyes Oil Sanctions as Leverage for Ukraine Peace Deal
The incoming US administration is considering good-faith measures to ease sanctions if things move forward. Or, if not, then harder sanctions to pressure Moscow, sources say.
Jan. 17, 2025
War in Ukraine
Who’s on Biden’s Farewell Sanction List?
Andrii Yermak, the head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office, welcomed the latest round of sanctions out of the White House as US President Joe Biden prepares to hand over power to Donald Trump.
Jan. 16, 2025
War in Ukraine
OPINION: A Hard Decision That’s Easy to Make – Serbia at a Turning Point
President Vučić has a historic opportunity to act bravely and secure Serbia’s place among the world’s most advanced nations.
Jan. 15, 2025
US
US Companies Lead Foreign Tax Contributions to Russia, Paying Over $1 Billion
Philip Morris International led the list, paying $220 million, followed by PepsiCo ($135 million), Mars ($99 million), and others such as Procter & Gamble, Mondelez, Citigroup, and Cargill.
Jan. 13, 2025
US
US, UK Unveil Widespread Sanctions Against Russia’s Energy Sector
The US Treasury Department designed over 180 ships and Russian oil majors Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, fulfilling “the G7 commitment to reduce Russian revenues from energy.”
Jan. 11, 2025
Germany
Suspected Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Tanker Carrying 100,000 Tons of Oil Adrift on German Coast
The German authorities have undertaken rescue measures after a Panama-flagged oil tanker began to drift in the Baltic Sea near Germany’s Rügen island.
Jan. 11, 2025
China
Taiwanese Components Used in Russian Glide Bombs Are Chinese Forgeries
Western military issues media claims that the TRC auto parts manufacturers had helped improve servo systems for Russian guide bombs and Shaheds shown to be Chinese fakes.
Jan. 8, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘There Will Be No Quick and Easy Solution’ – Ukraine at War Update for Jan. 7
“Dozens” of Ukrainian desertions reported at French barracks as Macron asks Kyiv to be “realistic;
” A peaceful transition of power in US this time; Biden increases sanctions on Russian oil exports.
Jan. 7, 2025
Russia
State Duma Reacts as Russians Spend More on ‘Occult Services’ Than Groceries
The Deputy Speaker of Russia’s State Duma has complained that its mass media is overrun by predictions from “magicians, astrologers, fortune tellers, shamans and other ‘predictors’.”
Jan. 3, 2025
Russia
EU to Propose New Sanctions Targeting Russian ‘Shadow Fleet’ Over Cut Electricity Cables
The Estlink 2 submarine cable between Finland and Estonia was disconnected on Christmas Day, just over a month after two telecommunications cables were severed in Swedish waters in the Baltic Sea.
Dec. 26, 2024