Tagesschau: German CNC machines bypass sanctions to reach Russian military suppliers via Türkiye
These machines, capable of producing vehicle parts and ammunition, are being used in Russian military-related industries.
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EU targets Russian hybrid threats with fresh sanctions framework
The new sanctions regime targets such threats as electoral interference, economic sabotage, disinformation, and cyber activities that undermine EU security and values.
Ukraine to end Russian gas transit deal despite Slovak Prime Minister’s plea
Minister Robert Fico's attempts to persuade Ukraine to maintain Russian oil and gas transit have been unsuccessful, as Ukraine reaffirms its commitment to ending the agreement with Russia.
Trap Aggressor: Russian defense supplier enjoys luxury life in US, dodging sanctions
Oleg Volkov, owner of Armalit, a key supplier to Russia's navy, lives a lavish lifestyle in the US while his company aids Russia's military.
European parts still reaching Russian ships despite sanctions, BBC finds
BBC investigation exposes shipments of parts for anti-sabotage boats and border patrol ships used by Russian military and security forces.
UK imposes new sanctions on Russian LNG sector
The UK has imposed sanctions on 5 vessels and 2 entities involved in Russian LNG shipping, including from the Arctic LNG 2 project, aiming to constrain Russia's plans to expand its global LNG market share.
Russia doesn’t have endless resources, its economy nearing tipping point, expert says
Russia's finite resources, strained by inflation, labor shortages, dwindling stockpiles, and sanctions, make it difficult to sustain its war effort beyond 2025-2026, as per military analyst Anders Puck Nielsen.
FIDE ethics panel lifts Russian Chess Federation’s suspension for Ukraine activities, imposes fine
FIDE's Ethics Commission Appeal Chamber has reduced the Russian Chess Federation's punishment from a two-year suspension to a €45,000 fine for organizing events in occupied Ukrainian territories. The decision overturns a June ruling and may be appealed.
Voice of America: Russia repairs Su-30s with Western equipment
A recent investigation has uncovered a complex international scheme allowing Russia to maintain its Su-30SM fighter jets using French equipment, potentially undermining the effectiveness of sanctions.
ISW: Russia relies on India, Serbia, China to evade sanctions
A leak reveals Russia's plan to spend $1 billion on critical electronics, potentially leveraging Indian facilities. Meanwhile, at the Eastern Economic Forum, Putin meets with Serbian and Chinese officials to discuss trade and cooperation.
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.
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.