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Russia
‘If It Flies, It Flies’ – Russian-Built Shaheds, Numbers Up, Quality Down
Ukrainian military experts tell the German media they have seen a noticeable falling-off in the quality of Russian-built Shahed / Geran 2 kamikaze drones during recent attacks against Ukraine.
Dec. 23, 2024
Explained
EXPLAINER: Will Sanctions Stop Russian Banker From Working in Washington’s IMF HQ?
Ksenia Yudaeva, a sanctioned Russian central banker advisor, has been appointed by Moscow as its executive director for Russia. How will the IMF and the US respond?
Dec. 23, 2024
Hungary
Orban Plans to Block EU Sanctions on Russia Ahead of Trump Inauguration
The EU currently has 15 packages of sanctions against Russia, which must be unanimously renewed every six months by all 27 member states.
Dec. 20, 2024
Russia
Shipwrecked Russian Tankers Pollute Kerch Strait Wetlands, Birds Covered With Oil
It seems probable the two ships were either part of Russia’s “shadow tanker” fleet, or en route to pump sanctions-evading Russian oil aboard a “clean” tanker.
Dec. 17, 2024
EU
EU Criticized for Softening Up on Sanctions Against Russia
Pro-Ukraine civil society groups slam the EU for failing to close loopholes and fully ban Russian fossil fuels in adopted 15th sanctions package.
Dec. 16, 2024
Russia
Serbia Warns of Imminent U.S. Sanctions on Nation’s Russian-Owned Gas Supplier
Serbia has maintained a close relationship with Moscow since the invasion of Ukraine and refuses to impose sanctions, even though it is an EU candidate country.
Dec. 14, 2024
Russia
EU Imposes New Sanctions on Russian ‘Shadow’ Tankers
EU lawmakers recently demanded more targeted sanctions against Russia’s shadow fleet.
Dec. 12, 2024
Ukraine
Zelensky Announces Sanctions Against Pro-Russian Georgian Government
Ukraine Has Imposed Sanctions on Ivanishvili and His Accomplices – the Ones Who Are Selling Out the Interests of Georgia and Its People – Address by the President
Dec. 5, 2024
US
US Hits Russian Elites with Sanctions for Using Digital Assets to Dodge Restrictions
The US has sanctioned five people and four companies linked to a Russian group using digital assets to avoid international sanctions and fund the war in Ukraine with illegal money.
Dec. 4, 2024
US
‘Wave Goodbye to America’ – Trump Threatens Tariffs on BRICS, But Still Soft on Russian Sanctions
While continuing to rattle his saber on tariffs, the incoming US president hints he will draw back Russian sanctions for a peace deal, just as those measures are starting to bite.
Dec. 2, 2024
Russia
UK Sanctions 30 More ships in Russia’s ’Shadow Fleet’
The vessels, often carrying Russian oil and gasoline but flying the flag of another country, allow the Kremlin to keep exporting despite sanctions on exports and an oil price cap on its global sales.
Nov. 25, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: The Illusion of Resilience: How Sanctions are Destroying Russia’s Economy
Russia persists in claiming that the plethora of sanctions imposed by the West since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine are ineffective despite evidence to the contrary.
Nov. 1, 2024
War in Ukraine
Beijing Sanctions Target US Drone Manufacturer Producing Drones for Ukraine
Skydio said the sanctions have targeted its sole supplier of batteries from China and warned the industry of similar risks posed by reliance on concentrated supply chains from China.
Oct. 31, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russia Hikes Interest Rates to 20-year High
Russia's financial difficulties soaring as inflation grows, interest rates are raised above 'emergency levels,' and no agreement with partners on an alternative international payment system achieved.
Oct. 25, 2024
Ukraine
‘He Should Never Have Let That War Start’ – Ukraine at War Update for Oct. 18
Trump blames Zelensky for Russian invasion; US sanctions Chinese firms making war drones for Russia; Spec ops officer killed at home in Moscow; Forces trade gains in Kursk and Donetsk.
Oct. 18, 2024
Biden
OPINION: Russia Should Be Blacklisted by the FATF
As a last act by the Biden administration.
Oct. 17, 2024