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Economy
Armenian Banks to Restrict Russian Payment Cards Usage
Russian “Mir” payment cards have been sanctioned by much of the world. Now cards issued by an Armenian subsidiary of Russia’s VTB Bank will face issues.
March 19, 2024
Ruble
OPINION: ‘Sanctions work’: Russia’s Economy Is Not Well
The Russian economy is in a dire state as the ruble stands on the precipice of devaluation. There are gasoline shortages and challenges in getting sanctioned goods, an American economist explains.
March 18, 2024
US
Microsoft and Amazon to End Russian Access to Their Cloud Products Next Week
Russian IT company Softline has announced that the internet giants intend to suspend access to their cloud products for Russian users from March 20.
March 17, 2024
Russia
Turkish Hotels Face Payment Issues From Russians
Hotels in Turkey are encountering challenges in receiving payments for accommodation from Russian guests, with transfers arriving late or being returned.
March 6, 2024
Russia
Tusk Urges EU to Impose Full Sanction on Russian, Belarusian Farm Imports
The Polish prime minister’s appeal came as a likely response to appease Kyiv and local farmers as the rift between Warsaw and Kyiv widened over Ukrainian farm imports.
March 4, 2024
G7
G7 Pledges More Russia Sanctions After Virtual Talks on Ukraine
Along with pledging more support, G7 leaders called on Russia to clarify the circumstances of Russian opposition leader Navalny's death and for Iran to stop providing Russia with military support.
Feb. 25, 2024
Biden
Biden Announces More Than 500 New Sanctions on Russia Ahead of Ukraine War Anniversary
The US president said the new sanctions would target individuals connected to the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny and impede overseas supply for Moscow’s war machine.
Feb. 23, 2024
Europe
'To Dent Russia’s War Machine': EU Adopts 13th Package of Sanctions
The European Council adopts its thirteenth package of sanctions against Russia on the second anniversary of its invasion of Ukraine.Josep Borrell reaffirms EU's resolve to "dent Russia’s war machine."
Feb. 23, 2024
Putin
OPINION: How to Maximize Benefits from Russia’s Frozen Assets Abroad
The debates over the political, financial and even legal barriers to using frozen Russian assets to fund the immense reconstruction costs caused by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine rumble on.
Feb. 22, 2024
G7
‘There Has Been a False Narrative Describing Western Fatigue’ – War in Ukraine Update for Feb 21
Pyongyang-built, Ukraine-bound missiles found with Western parts; G7 seeks new sanctions on Putin; Ukraine’s forces hit Russians with HIMARS on the left bank; Civilians killed driving home from a farm
Feb. 21, 2024
Belarus
Belarus’ Red Cross Chief Sanctioned by EU For Abducting Ukrainian Children
Four Belarus Red Cross officials have been backlisted by the EU for involvement in child deportations from Ukraine including their head.
Feb. 19, 2024
War in Ukraine
OPINION: There Is No Alternative to Helping Ukraine – Make Sanctions Work
Unfortunately for Ukraine and the world, Russia is managing to evade many of the sanctions intended to cripple its war machine. More stringent measures must be taken.
Feb. 17, 2024
War in Ukraine
Russian Railway Has a Shortage of Locomotives Due to a Lack of Imported Parts
Western sanctions on high tech equipment and new or replacement parts for locomotives have reduced the Russian state-run rail system's ability to move freight.
Feb. 7, 2024
Russia
Putin May Be About to Declare War on Britain’s Fish and Chips Suppers
Russian news site says Britain’s favorite dish has come under threat from a Kremlin plan to rip up the sixty-year-old agreement that allows the UK to fish in Russia’s Arctic waters.
Jan. 20, 2024
Putin
Kremlin’s Plan to Build 1,000 Airliners Might Be Too Late to Save Russia’s Airlines
As Russia’s prime minister echoed Putin’s plans to replace foreign commercial aircraft with domestic models, its airlines staggered from one safety and financial crisis to another.
Jan. 16, 2024
Zelensky
Russian Missile Parts Coming from ‘Shady Ties’ in Other Countries Zelensky Says in Bern
Zelensky also welcomed Switzerland's participation in creating a fair tribunal for war criminals.
Jan. 15, 2024