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EU sanctions against Russia

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The flag of the European Union, illustrative image. Photo via Eastnews.ua.

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Latest news Ukraine

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.''

byBenjamin Looijen

Russian FSO sniper with an Austrian Steyr Mannlicher

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Latest news Ukraine

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.

byVira Kravchuk

russia spreads propaganda around the world

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Latest news Ukraine

EU to sanction four Russian media outlets to combat Russian propaganda

The European Union is set to add Voice of Europe, RIA Novosti, Izvestija, and Rossiyskaya Gazeta to the 14th sanctions list against Russia.

byVira Kravchuk

fire at the Lukoil refinery in the Nizhny Novgorod

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Expert: Ukraine’s persistent drone strikes could disrupt Russian war machine, trigger fuel deficit

Despite Russia's vast oil production, its ability to produce fuel shouldn't be overestimated. The number of major oil refineries is limited to 32 and at least 10 of them have already been targeted by drones. Explosions have partially or fully disrupted their work.

byBohdan Ben

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Latest news Ukraine

94 tankers violated the embargo and brought Russian oil to the EU during the last three months

68% of the oil was brought to the Laconian Gulf in Greece for transshipment, while the rest was directly exported to the EU ports amid poor sanctions management.

byBohdan Ben

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Latest news Ukraine

Russian fuel purchased by the EU brought Putin EUR 1.1 billion in direct tax revenues last year — report

The fuel entered the EU through Turkish and Indian refineries due to a loophole in sanctions.

byBohdan Ben

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Latest news Ukraine

EU adopts 13th package of sanctions against Russia

The EU took aim at Russian military supply chains in third countries like China and Turkey, sanctioning 27 companies that "directly support Russia's military and industrial complex." New sanctions also directly target an additional 106 Russian individuals and 88 entities, bringing the total above 2000 facing penalties.

byMaria Tril

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Latest news Ukraine

Politico: EU aluminum producers call for embargo on Russian imports amid sanction talks

While Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine nears its two-year mark, Europe continues to procure 9 percent of its aluminum imports from Russia, contributing approximately €2.3 billion in 2022 Moscow's war machine.

byIryna Voichuk

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Latest news Ukraine

Switzerland bans import of Russian diamonds

Yet Switzerland still refuses sending arms to Ukraine, citing neutrality.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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Latest news Ukraine

EU imposes sanctions on Russian internet censorship agency

The European Council also sanctioned Russian judicial figures for human rights violations, including the detention of activist Vladimir Kara-Murza.

byIryna Voichuk

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Latest news Ukraine

EU extends sanctions against Russia over Ukraine invasion

The EU has renewed its economic sanctions against Russia, which were first imposed in 2014.

bySerge Havrylets

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Latest news Ukraine

EU countries buy refined Russian oil from India at record rates — Independent

India reaps additional profits from importing cut-price Russian oil and reselling refined oil to the EU markets at full price.

byBohdan Ben

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Latest news Ukraine

EU adopts 12th package of economic and individual sanctions against Russia

EU ramps up pressure on Russia with its 12th sanctions package with diamond import ban, tightened import-export controls, and enhanced enforcement measures to weaken Russia's military capabilities.

byIryna Voichuk

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International

Sanctions lawyer: Dutch firms get slap on wrist for Crimea bridge work

Companies that helped build bridge that enabled Russia's full-blown war get minor fines. Moreover, Ukraine is not the beneficiary.

byAlya Shandra

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Latest news Ukraine

EU backs using profits of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine’s rebuilding

Billions in frozen Russian assets to be directed towards Ukraine’s recovery, EU leaders declare. The European Commission plans to put forward proposals in early December, the Financial Times reported.

byIryna Voichuk

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International

EU issues guidance to prevent evasion of sanctions imposed on Russia

The European Commission has issued guidance for exporting companies on how to check business partners for circumvention of sanctions against Russia.

byIryna Voichuk

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Russia circumvents oil sanctions, outsmarting the West

Despite an embargo, Russian oil exports are booming, funneling billions into Moscow's war machine while undermining efforts to hamper Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

bySvitlana Romanko

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