EU preparing 17th package of sanctions for Russia
The European Commission plans to present its proposals in early summer, despite ongoing ceasefire negotiations.
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Macron not planning to ease sanctions against Russia
French President said that all sanctions will be lifted if Russia leaves Ukraine
“Ethical line is very thin”: Western firms pocket $ 6 billion selling old tankers to Russia’s shadow fleet despite sanctions
Aging tankers doubled in value as Russian buyers sought vessels to circumvent oil sanctions and maintain their source of revenue to fund the war against Ukraine. Greek shipowners dominated these sales, followed by British and German owners.
EU proposes Russian aluminum ban in new sanctions package
The package will target key sectors of Russian economy while also expanding restrictions on its banks, oil transport, and military-linked technology.
New EU sanctions to target Russian propagandists and economy
The European Union is set to mark the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine with new sanctions targeting previously unaffected sectors of the Russian economy.
Baltic states to sanction Georgia’s officials over crackdown on pro-EU protests
Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia agreed sanctions on Georgian officials for suppressing pro-EU protests, while the EU signals further consequences over Tbilisi's democratic backsliding.
EU proposes sanctions on Chinese firms aiding Russia’s drone production
EU's proposed 15th sanctions package targets over 50 individuals and 30 entities, focusing on Chinese firms allegedly aiding Russian military technology development in its Ukraine war.
Finland calls on India to support Ukraine’s Peace Formula
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen emphasizes India's potential role in influencing Russia's Ukraine policy.
EU imposes new sanctions on Iranian firms and officials over Russia missile transfers
The restrictive measures targeted companies and officials involved in supplying drones and missiles to Russia amid recent reports of Iran delivering hundreds of Fath-360 ballistic missile systems to Russia for its war in Ukraine.
Switzerland joins latest EU sanctions against Russia
Continuing its shift from neutrality, Switzerland expanded its sanctions against Russia, adopting a portion of the 14th EU sanctions package.
Sanctions against Russia work and need to be increased, EU finance ministers say
According to the EU finance ministers, it is important for the West to continue its support of Ukraine, as ''undermining Russia’s capacity to wage war at every turn should be the top priority of every democratic country.''
EU tightens sanctions on Belarus for Russia war support
These measures will impact multiple sectors of the Belarusian economy.
Bloomberg: Cola-Cola continues bringing profits in Moscow war machine, despite pledges to leave Russian market
Despite earlier pledges to halt operations, Coca-Cola has continued production in Russia and reported a staggering increase in profits in 2023.
Bloomberg: G-7 and EU to target banks aiding Russia’s sanctions evasion at upcoming G-7 summit
Ahead of the upcoming G-7 summit in Italy in mid June, allies are discussing measures to crack down on third-country lenders such as China, Belarus, Armenia, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan using Russia's SWIFT alternative, SPFS, to bypass trade restrictions imposed on Moscow.
Russian snipers use Austrian rifles in war against Ukraine, despite EU sanctions
Despite the EU imposing export restrictions on arms supplies to Russia, Russian companies continued to receive new shipments of Austrian-made Steyr Mannlicher rifles, with 11 sniper rifles imported in February 2024 alone, investigation finds.
Le Parisien: French company supplies avionics to Russia’s VIP planes violating sanctions
A former executive of PGA Astronics disclosed to Le Parisien that the company equipped and maintained Russian aircraft used by high-ranking officials, including President Vladimir Putin and Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.
European Parliament votes to criminalize violation and circumvention of EU sanctions
The European Parliament has passed a directive to criminalise the violation and circumvention of EU sanctions, seeking to close existing enforcement gaps.
EU to approve 13th sanction set on Russia ahead of Ukraine invasion two-year mark
The new package is in the early stages of discussion and will reportedly confirm the four-year $54.5 bn funding for Ukraine.
