G7 to caution small Chinese banks over Russia ties, Reuters says
G7 leaders to warn Chinese banks to stop assisting Russia in evading Western sanctions during an upcoming summit, according to Reuters' sources.
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Taiwan banned exports to Russia and Belarus of an important component for shells
Taiwan's Ministry of Economy has decided to extend sanctions against Russia and Belarus, banning exports to these countries of nitrocellulose, an important component for the production of shells.
Ukraine launches website on Western components in Russian missiles and weapons
Ukraine has unveiled a comprehensive website detailing sanctions imposed on Russia and sponsors of its war against Ukraine.
OSINT agency: Cooperation between Russia and satellite imagery providers is possible despite sanctions
OSINT agency Molfar uncovered new evidence that satellite images are being used for preliminary surveillance of targets and adjusting subsequent strikes by Russia against Ukraine, as well as possible cooperation between Russia and satellite imagery providers.
Bloomberg: G-7 and EU to target banks aiding Russia’s sanctions evasion at upcoming G-7 summit
Ahead of the upcoming G-7 summit in Italy in mid June, allies are discussing measures to crack down on third-country lenders such as China, Belarus, Armenia, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan using Russia's SWIFT alternative, SPFS, to bypass trade restrictions imposed on Moscow.
Norway further tightens its restrictions on entry of Russian citizens due to Kremlin’s war against Ukraine
The new rules come after a previous tightening of visa rules for Russians in 2022.
Russo-Ukrainian War, day 813: Ukraine faces nationwide blackouts due to Russian strikes while Ukrainian forces fight back Russian assaults in Kharkiv Oblast
Ukraine's energy crisis deepened after Russian strikes on power infrastructure, leading to emergency outages and a growing electricity deficit. The situation has been further complicated by Russia's renewed offensive in the Kharkiv Oblast, where delays in Western aid, restrictions on striking Russian targets, and issues in Ukrainian command have been cited as factors contributing to the initial advance.
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.
US Commerce Secretary: “Russia forced to take microchips from breast pump devices”
Strict export restrictions imposed by the US have significantly hampered Russia's ability to access vital microchips, forcing it to resort to using commercial chips from household devices, the US Commerce Secretary said.
UK Intel: Gazprom sees biggest annual loss in 25 years due to war in Ukraine
Gazprom's failure to replace its lost European gas market will constrain profits until at least 2030, British intelligence assesses
Will Spain and France choose EU solidarity over Russian LNG profits?
As the EU prepares sanctions against Russian LNG, two of the bloc's largest importers remain worryingly silent on targeting the Kremlin's energy profits.
ISW: Russia purchases aircraft equipment worth $500 mn, circumventing sanctions
Russia's aircraft manufacturer Yakovlev circumvented sanctions, procuring $500M worth of components for military aviation equipment since 2022, incl. radar & controllers.
Weapons, occupation, and influence: 5 reasons to sanction Russia’s Rosatom now
Despite its image as a purely civilian entity, the nuclear giant produces weapons for Russia's wars and is a tool for ensnaring countries into resource dependencies
US diplomat says North Korea ships thousands of ammunition containers to Russia
Pyongyang, in turn, seeks to acquire fighter jets, surface-to-air missiles, and other advanced technologies from Russia
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.
Reuters: UN sanctions monitors confirm Russia using North Korean missiles in Ukraine despite arms embargo
A UN report reveals that the debris from a Russian missile strike on Kharkiv on 2 January 2024 belongs to a North Korean Hwasong-11 series ballistic missile, violating the arms embargo imposed on the country since 2006.
US sanctions deep freeze Russia’s Arctic-2 LNG hub. Here’s what can kill it for good
Russia’s flagship LNG project is having a tanker problem, courtesy of America. But it still stands a chance, courtesy of China.
Politico: China “in fact picking a side” in Russia’s war against Ukraine, says US Ambassador to NATO
Julianne Smith, the US Ambassador to NATO, says China cannot be considered neutral in the Russo-Ukrainian war, noting that without Chinese equipment and technology, Russia would struggle to continue its aggression.
Reuters: Canada allows Airbus to use Russian titanium to circumvent sanctions
Despite Canadian sanctions on Russia's VSMPO-Avisma Corporation, the world's largest titanium producer, the Canadian government has granted Airbus permission to continue using Russian titanium in its aircraft production.
Istories: Russia’s arms industry still importing vital foreign CNC machines despite sanctions
Türkiye, the UAE. and China are acting as key conduits for Western technology feeding Russia's arms production, an investigation has found.