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Russia
Zelensky Imposes Sanctions on Russians Linked to Venice Biennale Participation
Ukraine sanctioned five Russian cultural figures accused of promoting Kremlin narratives at international events, including the Venice Biennale.
April 10, 2026
US
Easing of US Sanctions Fails to Boost Russian Oil Shipments, Kyiv Says
Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SZRU) said Russia has failed to increase oil exports in March despite a temporary easing of US sanctions amid intensified Ukrainian strikes.
April 10, 2026
France
France Plans Tougher Penalties to Crack Down on Russia’s ‘Shadow Fleet’
France is set to increase penalties for ships evading identification rules as part of efforts to curb Russia’s sanctions-busting oil trade.
April 9, 2026
Ukraine
Kyiv Struck Russian Tanker Off Libya Using New Libyan Bases, Officials Claim
The statements came just days after reports of Ukrainian troops operating out of bases in north Africa’s Libya, though Ukraine’s Military Intelligence (HUR) has refused to comment on the reports.
April 7, 2026
US
Iran Offers to Open Hormuz Only If Sanctions Are Lifted in 10‑Point Peace Plan
Tehran delivers 10-point plan to Washington via Pakistan, rejecting US cease-fire terms while Trump calls it a “significant step” before new strike deadline.
April 7, 2026
Energy
Can Russia’s Yamal LNG Redirect Exports From Europe to Asia?
Higher gas prices are emerging as shipping constraints on Russian exports tighten global supply, reinforcing concerns that Moscow may be using energy disruption for political gain.
April 6, 2026
US
Bipartisan Senators Demand Answers Over Sanctioned Russians’ Visit to US Capitol
Senators Roger Wicker and Jeanne Shaheen raised counterintelligence concerns after a sanctioned Russian delegation met with US officials and toured the Capitol amid ongoing wars in Iran and Ukraine.
April 4, 2026
Zelensky
Zelensky Sanctions Russian Firms Producing Drones, Missiles, and Kerch Bridge Tech
President Zelensky has signed decrees targeting 33 individuals and 42 entities involved in Russia’s military-industrial complex, sanctions evasion, and illegal business in occupied territories.
April 4, 2026
Russia
Orban Urges EU to Lift Russian Energy Sanctions, Tusk Warns of ‘Putin’s Dream Plan’
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called for lifting sanctions on Russian energy, while Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned such moves align with Moscow’s interests.
April 2, 2026
War in Ukraine
EU Transfers €1.4B From Frozen Russian Assets to Support Ukraine
The European Union has received €1.4 billion in profits from immobilized Russian central bank assets, which will be used to support Ukraine’s budget and military needs.
April 1, 2026
US
Kyiv Labels US Delisting of Sanctioned Russian Ships ‘Manifestation of Weakness’
Ukraine’s foreign minister criticized the US’s Tuesday decision to delist three Russian vessels from sanctions that were in place since 2022, after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
April 1, 2026
Energy
Russian Oil Giant Rosneft Announces 73% Drop in 2025 Net Income
Rosneft’s CEO attributed the drop to an “ideal storm” of negative impacts due to the war in Ukraine and Western sanctions, adding that recent price hikes due to Iran were offset by increasing costs.
April 1, 2026
Europe
Hungary Blocking EU Sanctions to Benefit Russian Oligarchs, Zelensky Envoy Says
Kyiv says Hungary is stalling EU sanctions while advancing Russian oligarch interests, exposing flaws in the bloc’s unanimity rule.
March 31, 2026
Russia
‘I Am Always at Your Disposal’ – Hungary's Szijjártó Heard Promising Russia’s Lavrov to Delist Sanctioned Oligarchs
In multiple leaked calls, the Hungarian foreign minister was heard promising his Russian counterpart and other Kremlin elites to work alongside Slovakia to fight EU sanctions.
March 31, 2026
Energy
Serbia Secures New 3-Month Extension of Russian Gas Deal
Despite its aspirations for EU membership, Serbia is one of the few European countries to maintain close ties with the Kremlin since the invasion of Ukraine began.
March 30, 2026
Russia
France Court Sentences Russia-Linked Tanker Captain to One Year in Jail
The vessel, claiming to be flagged in Benin, was thought to be part of a fleet transporting Russian oil in violation of Western sanctions imposed over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
March 30, 2026