How Ukraine’s Lukoil ban threatens Hungary’s cheap Russian oil lifeline
Ukraine's recent sanctions on Russian oil giant Lukoil have sent shockwaves through Central Europe, exposing Hungary's reliance on discounted Russian crude.
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Ukraine urges Hong Kong not to help Russia evade sanctions
In Hong Kong, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba called for measures to prevent Russia from exploiting the city's financial system to evade Western sanctions, amid ongoing global efforts to curb Russian aggression in 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.''
How EU firms funnel electronics to Russia’s war machine via an obscure Turkish firm
A joint European media investigation has uncovered how Promtech, a sprawling Russian corporation, continues to source critical Western components for tanks, drones, missiles and much more despite sanctions.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 880: China invites Ukraine’s foreign minister for peace talks and Ukraine’s official comments on Johnson’s “peace plan”
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba’s visit to China will focus on “ways to stop Russian aggression” and explore China’s possible role in achieving peace. The Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister commented that former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson “acts in Ukraine’s best interests” after he met with Donald Trump.
Slovakia and Hungary say Ukraine suspended transit of oil from Lukoil
In particular, Slovak oil transportation operator Transpetrol said on Thursday 18 July that deliveries from Lukoil have stopped, but deliveries from other Russian exporters are coming in.
EU tightening sanctions regime on Russia by targeting sanction dodgers across Asia
In order to prevent Russia from accessing Western technology for its war effort, the EU is going global in the search for sanctions offenders, expanding its focus to countries such as Vietnam and Malaysia.
EU adopts 14th sanctions package against Russia, targeting Russia’s LNG and cracking down on circumvention
The EU's 14th sanctions package targets Russian economy, individuals, and circumvention efforts. It includes measures on energy, finance, trade, and transport sectors, aiming to support Ukraine and weaken Putin's regime.
UK announces 50 new sanctions to further “degrade Putin’s war machine”
In coordinated action with G7 partners, the UK announced 50 new sanctions designations and specifications targeting the Russian "shadow fleet," financial institutions, and military suppliers to weaken Russia's ability to fund his war in 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.
Reuters: US announces new sanctions over North Korea-Russia arms transfers
The US announced sanctions against two Russian individuals and three companies, accusing them of facilitating arms transfers, including ballistic missiles, from North Korea to Russia for using against Ukraine.
G-7 may utilize frozen Russian asset revenues for a $50 billion aid package for Ukraine
Bloomberg reports, referring to its source, that the US is in negotiations with G7 to provide $50 billion in aid to Ukraine, with the massive outlay being repaid with the windfall profits from sovereign Russian asset.
New US sanctions slam Russia’s military-industrial base
Sanctions target major Russian airline Pobeda and key military-industrial players.
US, UK, EU push UAE to crack down on firms bypassing Russia sanctions
In the UAE, authorities claim no such exports or re-exports have happened this year, but they haven't provided any evidence.
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.
Raiffeisen Bank’s job postings in Russia spark questions about its exit pledge
The FT reports that Austria's Raiffeisen Bank has posted numerous job ads in Russia, suggesting plans to expand there, despite earlier statements about intending to exit the Russian market.
UK intel: Sanctions continue to disrupt key inputs for Russia’s defense industry
Sanctions are severely disrupting Russia's defense industry, limiting access to foreign components and technology crucial for advanced weapon systems production and exports, per UK intelligence.
Samsung Pay to drop Russian Mir payment card in April
Joining Apple and Google, Samsung will sever support for Russia's Mir payment system, disabling the use of those cards in its Samsung Pay wallet starting April 3.
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.
Bloomberg: Russian oil exports finally facing real sanctions squeeze
Western sanctions have begun to disrupt Russia's oil exports, with recent developments indicating growing challenges for Moscow's efforts to maintain its crucial energy sales.