Western sanctions slow down Internet in Russian regions
The speed of mobile Internet has dropped in several regions of Russia due to the lack of equipment for cellular networks.
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UK imposes sanctions on companies that help Russia finance war on Ukraine
UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly has announced new sanctions against individuals and entities operating in and supporting Russia’s…
UK sanctions oil and gold networks “propping up Russia’s war economy”
Britain imposes sanctions on Russian oligarchs, businesses, and international networks aiding Russia's oil and gold industries, which play a significant role in financing the ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
FT: 127 UK companies admit breaching Russia sanctions
According to the Financial Times, based on a freedom of information request to HM Treasury, 127 companies had voluntarily reported sanctions violations to the UK government by May 17.
US sanctions Russian national for helping elites launder money
The US has sanctioned Ekaterina Zhdanova for laundering funds and facilitating crypto transactions worth hundreds of millions of dollars, helping Russian elites bypass sanctions.
US charges two Russian-Canadians, US citizen with sanctions-evading electronics shipments to Russia
Two Russian-Canadian nationals and a Brooklyn resident have been arrested in Manhattan on charges related to illegally exporting electronics to entities associated with Moscow's military, as alleged $10 million exports violated US sanctions against Russia. The trio used two Brooklyn-based companies as intermediaries to facilitate these shipments.
Italian tech giant Camozzi sticks with Russia, supply chain hints at military collaborations
There are indications Camozzi has maintained dealings in Russia with sanctioned companies directly involved in the Ukraine war, despite international pressure.
EU’s dependence on Russian raw materials fuels war against Ukraine
European companies continue to pay billions of euros to Russia for minerals needed to produce electronics, solar panels, and electric vehicles.
Belgium commits €1.7 billion for Ukrainian aid from taxed frozen Russian assets
Belgium commits €1.7 billion for Ukraine's assistance, drawing from taxed frozen Russian assets. The EU and G7 explore taxing immobilized Russian sovereign assets, while Belgium works on banning Russian diamonds from its markets.
Xerox leaves Russia in response to Ukraine invasion
One of the world leaders in printing and document management technologies sells its Russian subsidiary and discontinues its operations in Russia.
Bulgaria busts criminal group smuggling military components to Russia
Bulgarian authorities arrested 12 people for illegally exporting dual-use goods to support the Russian war effort in Ukraine.
Russo-Ukrainian war, day 590: Russia is relocating its Black Sea Fleet away from Crimea due to Ukrainian strikes
As Russia moves its Black Sea Fleet away from Crimea, Ukrainian forces claim minor gains near Bakhmut and Zaporizhzhia.
Sanctions pause aids Russia’s aggression, Zelenskyy says
The president stressed that sanctions pressure on Russia is obviously insufficient, evidenced by the growing number of Russian drone and missile strikes.
Bulgaria bans entry of Russian cars after similar bans in six other EU countries
A Bulgarian border police chief says the ban on entry of Russian-plated cars will be effective by the end of the day on 2 October.
Norway bans Russian cars’ entry following similar bans in five EU states
Norway joined Finland, Baltic states and Poland in banning entry of Russian passenger cars starting October 3, part of measures aimed at cutting Russia's income for its invasion of Ukraine.
UK sanctions Russians linked to sham elections in Ukraine’s occupied parts
The UK sanctions Russian officials involved in recent sham elections in Ukraine's occupied regions of Crimea, Donetsk, Luhansk, Zaporizhzhia, and Kherson.
Watchdog: US comms company Iridium keeps Moscow office, works for Russian defense industry
Ukrainian journalists' project Trap Agressor revealed it in its new investigation.
Russia plans 68% increase in 2024 military spending, surpassing Ukraine’s defense budget 2.5 times
Ukraine will also increase military spending by 17% in 2024, allocating almost all available money for defense.
NYT: US may use legal mechanism to transfer frozen Russian assets to Ukraine
US President may use the 1977 Act to transfer frozen Russian reserves worth billions of dollars to Ukraine, according to the New York Times.
NYT: Russia overcomes sanctions and produces even more missiles than before 2022
In 2022, due to Western sanctions, Russia significantly reduced the production of missiles and other weapons. However, by the end of 2022, Moscow's military-industrial manufacturing has practically recovered and has even exceeded its pre-war levels, according to the NYT. It means Moscow has found a way to evade sanctions and export controls.