UK PM Starmer urges European allies to increase Ukraine support
This year, the UK "will give more military support to Ukraine than ever before."
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sanctions against Russia
Ukraine arrests $50 million worth of Russian oligarch Deripaska’s assets
Raw materials were stored at a Mykolaiv plant previously owned by Deripaska and were prepared for re-exporting to Russia via the EU.
Politico: Ukraine hopes Putin’s behavior will turn Trump against Russia
Trump and Ukraine differ sharply on ending the Russo-Ukrainian war, with conflicting views on what outcomes are realistic.
Barbados and Panama to remove flags from 114 Russian shadow fleet tankers
Following January 2025 sanctions, Russian vessels are seeking new registrations, with some moving from Barbados to flags like Tanzania and São Tomé.
Canada has over $317 million in Russian assets frozen due to Ukraine invasion
Additionally, over 3,000 Russia-linked individuals and entities have been under the Canadian sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine.
FT: EU eyes Belgian king as Hungary threatens to block Russia sanctions renewal
A royal WWII decree is considered a fallback option to retain Russia’s frozen €190 bn in the EU if pro-Russian Budapest vetoes sanctions renewal.
Ukraine wants just peace, won’t accept “peace at any price,” UN envoy says
“Peace through strength is the only effective tool to stop the aggressor and ensure a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace,” Kyslytsya says.
Bloomberg: Trump team readies oil sanctions plan for Russia
The approach that Trump ultimately chooses is pivotal to the global oil market, in addition to the further development of the Russo-Ukrainian War
Russian gas giant Gazprom plans to reduce central office staff by 40%
The corporation evaluates substantial workforce cuts at Saint Petersburg headquarters following reduced European market access due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Reuters: Tougher US sanctions to curb Russian oil supply to China and India
Sources note that these sanctions will significantly reduce the fleet of ships available to deliver crude from Russia, with one source noting: ''it's going to drop off a cliff.''
YLE: Dubai firms own 55 vessels in Russian shadow fleet
A Finnish investigation uncovers an extensive Dubai-based network managing Russian shadow fleet oil and LNG tankers. A single UAE firm owns 24 sanctioned ships.
Zelenskyy proposes Trump buying US weapons with frozen Russian assets
Ukraine's leader believes the US President-elect can end the Russo-Ukrainian war, because Putin "is afraid of him."
Reuters: US plans new sanctions on Russia’s “shadow fleet”
Washington prepares comprehensive sanctions targeting vessels and networks involved in circumventing price restrictions on Russian petroleum exports.
Ukrainian public figures to world leaders: Do not appease evil
The appeal urges global leaders to reject concessions to Russia, emphasizing Ukraine's existential struggle and the need to defeat aggression to secure global democracy, peace, and order
German FM calls for more Russian shadow fleet sanctions after Baltic cable damage
Germany's top diplomat warns of systematic threats to critical undersea infrastructure, pushing for expanded protective measures and sanctions.
FT: Western tools found in production of Russia’s new Oreshnik missile
A Financial Times investigation reveals Russian missile production still relies on German and Japanese CNC systems, bypassing sanctions.
Russian assets to stay frozen until Ukraine gets compensation, EU says
The European Council also pledges military and financial support for Ukraine, including 16.2 billion euros in 2024 payments and equipment delivery commitments.
Reuters: Russian LNG behemoth attempts to fix relations with U.S.
Novatek will claim that it doesn't fund the Russian war machine
EU targets Russian intelligence with first-ever disinformation sanctions
The new measures against Russian disinformation represent a significant shift in how the European bloc confronts modern security threats that extend beyond traditional warfare.
LRT: German duty-free operator continues luxury goods supply to Russia
Gebr. Heinemann, running shops in Lithuanian airports, continues supplies to Russia through companies controlled by Russian oligarchs, while claiming compliance with EU sanctions.
