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Kazakhstan
Kazakh Company Servicing French Avionics Keeps Russian Su-30 Fighters Flying
InformNapalm’s latest report shows how Russia is keeping some of its premier military aircraft in the air, despite Western sanctions.
Sept. 14, 2024
Russia
Iran Threatens 'Action' Over New Western Sanctions
The three governments had announced they would take steps to cancel air services agreements with Iran and "work towards imposing sanctions on Iran Air".
Sept. 11, 2024
War in Ukraine
UK Slaps Fresh Sanctions on Russian 'Shadow Fleet'
The so-called ghost fleet of tankers with opaque ownership or without proper insurance has allowed the Kremlin to keep exporting despite the export embargo and oil price cap on its global sales.
Sept. 11, 2024
Russia
Google Reportedly Restricts Services in Russia
Russian users have reported error messages when attempting to register on Google with a domestic number. Some speculated it could be related to the latest US sanctions on IT services in Russia.
Sept. 10, 2024
Telegram
Shortage of Pilots, Parts, Planes, Fuel Could Kill (Literally) Russian Aviation
With reports that some airlines are now rationing fuel Moscow’s already struggling commercial airlines stagger from one crisis to another.
Aug. 28, 2024
War in Ukraine
‘New Contours of the Global Order’ – Ukraine at War Update for Aug. 22
AFU’s Spec Ops units use US weapons to hit pontoon bridge in Russia; Putin and China’s Quiang tout “deepening relationship” at Kremlin; Western sanctions are taking effect on Moscow’s power grid.
Aug. 22, 2024
Putin
Kadyrov Shows Off Machine Gun Equipped Tesla Cybertruck ‘Destined’ for Ukraine
The Chechen warlord brandished the shiny new Tesla Cybertruck equipped with a 12.7mm heavy machine gun that he claims was personally presented to him by Elon Musk.
Aug. 18, 2024
Russia
OPINION: From Safe Haven to Security Threat: Wealthy Russian UK Citizens
With London still a haven for Russian money, the UK has to decide: Should it revoke Golden Visa citizenships to protect national security and remove political influence amid tensions with Russia?
Aug. 17, 2024
Russia
Russia’s Raiffeisen Bank Stops Foreign Currency Transfers Abroad
Raiffeisen Bank was once a safe haven for foreign currency transactions abroad for Russian citizens, compared to other Western and Russian banks – now it’s not.
Aug. 16, 2024
Russia
Russian Sailing Frigate Docks in French Port Despite Sanctions: Source
Russian ships are generally banned from entering EU ports due to the sanctions.
Aug. 7, 2024
War in Ukraine
Oil War: How Kyiv Outsmarted Hungary’s Viktor Orban
Ukraine has dealt a financial blow to Hungary’s leadership, but in doing so did not violate any points of its association agreement with the EU.
Aug. 3, 2024
Ukraine
EU Rejects Hungary and Slovakia Complaints Regarding Ukraine‘s Sanctions Against Lukoil
The EU Commission Vice President said analysis shows sanctions Kyiv imposed on Lukoil don’t affect transit operations carried out by traders via the Druzhba pipeline – if Lukoil isn’t the owner.
Aug. 2, 2024
Kharkiv
North Korean Self-Propelled Anti-Tank Missile System Spotted Near Kharkiv
Images of the North Korean Bulsae-4 long-range anti-tank missile system appeared on Telegram after being spotted by a Ukrainian drone.
July 31, 2024
War in Ukraine
Ukraine’s Kuleba Warns in Hong Kong of Russia Bypassing Sanctions
Kuleba called on Hong Kong officials to take measures to prevent Russia from using Hong Kong to circumvent sanctions imposed on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
July 25, 2024
Russia
Mi-28 Attack Helicopter Crashes in Russian Kaluga Region, Crew Perishes
The Russian Ministry of Defense reports that the preliminary cause of the accident is a technical malfunction.
July 25, 2024
Germany
German Company Heller Tools Violated Sanctions by Selling to Russians
The German company Heller Tools, with the participation of the FSB, sold tools to companies connected to a secret Russian smuggling network.
July 22, 2024