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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.

byMaria Tril

Modi, Putin, and Zelenskyy: What Can India Offer Ukraine?

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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.

byYuri Zoria

How Ukraine's Lukoil Ban Threatens Hungary's Cheap Russian Oil Lifeline

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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.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

ukraine’s foreign minister dmytro kuleba (l) hong kong leader john lee (right) 25 july 2024 affairs ministry met

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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

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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

How EU firms funnel electronics to Russia’s war machine via an obscure Turkish firm

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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.

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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.

byVira Kravchuk

Russian oil company Lukoil. Photo via Eastnews.ua.

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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.

byBenjamin Looijen

European Union Sanctions Envoy David O'Sullivan. Photo via Wikimedia.

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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.

byBenjamin Looijen

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

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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.

byYuri Zoria

ukrainian flag flies over uk pm's office downing street 25 february 2022 day after russia started its full-scale invasion ukraine / 10 simon dawson solidarity people following russia's

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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

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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.

byYuri Zoria

Protest Ukraine activists make Russia pay reparations

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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.

byBohdan Ben

New US sanctions slam Russia's military-industrial base

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New US sanctions slam Russia’s military-industrial base

Sanctions target major Russian airline Pobeda and key military-industrial players.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

US, UK, EU push UAE to crack down on firms bypassing Russia sanctions

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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.

byYevheniia Martyniuk

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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.

byVira Kravchuk

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria

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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.

byYuri Zoria