UK sanctions Russian disinfo agencies for efforts to undermine Ukraine and Western support
UK imposed sanctions on three Russian agencies and their leaders for running disinformation campaigns and fake news networks targeting Ukraine.
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Politico: Ukraine criticizes global body’s failure to blacklist Russia for financial crimes
Ukraine blasts FATF's decision to keep Russia off its "blacklist" of countries with the worst financial crime issues, arguing that Russia poses a threat to global security and finance.
Reuters: EU plans stricter Russian sanctions enforcement amid Trump comeback concerns
European officials are developing mechanisms to ensure long-term Russian sanctions effectiveness, preparing for possible US policy shifts under a potential Trump presidency.
French retail giant Auchan negotiates final terms for Russia departure
French hypermarket chain Auchan has found local buyers for its Russian operations and entered final negotiations for market exit, per French media.
Zelenskyy compares Russian economy to sinking Titanic
He criticizes delayed European sanctions implementation, costing Ukraine valuable time.
Politico: EU eyes new Russia sanctions push as Hungary’s presidency nears end
EU sanctions against Russia stalled under Hungary's leadership, Poland aims to revive discussions when it assumes the EU presidency in January.
Media: Investigation uncovers Russia’s potential sanctions evasion through transit manipulation
The scheme redirects goods meant for Central Asia and the Caucasus to Russia by manipulating shipping documents.
UK sanctions Russia’s shadow fleet of tankers
The UK government has imposed sanctions on 22 Russian vessels, including oil tankers and LNG carriers, as part of its efforts to hinder Putin's war machine.
Hungary in talks with Gazprom for additional gas supplies in 2025
Hungarian FM Szijjártó revealed the ongoing talks with Gazprom and threatened to veto EU sanctions if its Russian oil exemption is revoked.
Czechia spends five times more on Russian energy than Ukraine aid, report reveals
The country's reliance on Russian oil increased to 60% in 2023 before dropping slightly in 2024.
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.
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.
