Russian oil flows through Hungary unchecked—investigation traces deals to PM Orbán’s closest allies
Russian crude keeps pouring into the EU pipeline, enriching figures tied to both Putin and Orbán.
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UK sanctions Russian generals and military lab for chemical warfare in Ukraine
Britain targets top defense figures and a research institute accused of supplying banned toxic weapons.
Kremlin tells Hungary: Act with us in Ukraine — for the “compatriots”
Russian FM Lavrov proposes “uniting efforts” over minorities — the same pretext used for full-scale invasion.
Sanctions hit harder than bombs: Russian courts reveal systemic failure in weapons supply
No radar, no drones, no sonar—the military’s most critical projects stalled in legal chaos, journalistic investigation fi.
Czechia to probe firms accused of arming Russia
Czech agencies will investigate companies flagged by Zelenskyy for allegedly supplying weapons-related machinery to Russia.
Germany asked to “lead Europe” and persuade Hungary on Russia sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says European unity is at stake as Hungary and Slovakia resist.
Australia sanctions 37 Russians, 7 firms and deepens NATO cooperation amid Russo-Ukrainian war
Sanctions list includes government insiders and disinformation agents.
Hungary and Slovakia block new EU sanctions against Russia, Szijjártó says
Budapest’s justification for vetoing the sanctions is its desire to keep buying Russian oil. The FM also pledged to block all EU aid for Ukraine.
Russia bargaining hard to kill sanctions, Zelenskyy says
Moscow is using global connections to negotiate softer restrictions, Ukraine’s President warns.
New Zealand pledges $9.5 million in Ukraine aid ahead of NATO Summit
Wellington announces a fresh support package just as PM Luxon prepares to meet global leaders in The Hague.
Fortune: Putin’s military binge is bleeding the Russian economy dry
The government is stuck between inflation and stagnation—with few options left.
Zelenskyy: Russia using prisoner exchanges to delay sanctions, weaken US-Ukraine ties
President Zelenskyy warns that Moscow is exploiting humanitarian gestures like POW swaps to create an illusion of diplomacy, aiming to distract the West.
“Call your senators”: Activists in NY demand sanctions against Russia and aid for Ukraine after recent deadly Kyiv strike
One of the organizers of the protest encouraged Americans to reach out to their representatives urging sanctions against Russia, air defense and more military aid for Ukraine.
Trump delays backing new Russia sanctions over claimed US economic burden and peace deal hopes as Moscow continues to bomb Ukraine
Meanwhile, the UK announces its new sanctions against Russia.
Bloomberg: US blocks EU and UK push to cut Russian oil price cap to $45
Washington’s stance may complicate European efforts to target Russia’s oil revenues.
“The Russians are, mildly speaking, not that successful” in their new offensive, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine's President also noted that Putin lies to Trump and fakes peace talks to dodge sanctions.
Russia simply lying to Trump, Zelenskyy says
The Ukrainian president said most world leaders understand this deception and urged America to respond wisely.
Only 40% of Russian capacity under sanctions, EU must step up, Lithuania says
The Lithuanian foreign minister says the EU has more work to do on sanctioning Russia's economy.
Trump compares Russia-Ukraine war to playground fight, hints at punishing both Russia and Ukraine
He said the conflict might need to run its course before diplomacy can work.
Trump stalls Senate bipartisan sanctions bill
The proposed legislation seeks to impose massive tariffs on Russian exports amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, while Trump pursues "peace talks."