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Russia Sanctions Bill to Exempt Countries That Support Ukraine, Lindsey Graham Reveals
In a recent development, US Senator Lindsey Graham has announced that a sanctions package against Russia, which he…
‘Sanctions Tsunami’ to Crush Russia’s War Machine?
In a meeting with US Senator Lindsey Graham in Berlin, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed…
Green Party Calls for Sanctions on Israeli Politicians, Weapons Embargo
German Politician Calls for Sanctions Against Israel Over Gaza Strip Attacks In the wake of the ongoing violence…
Annalena Baerbock to Push for Harsher Russia Sanctions
Washington D.C., United States – German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is set to arrive in the United States,…
Will EU’s New Sanctions Package Bring Russia to the Negotiating Table?
Berlin, Germany – In a show of diplomatic efforts, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to arrive in…
Sanctions Lifted, But Chemical Weapons and Security Concerns Remain
EU Lifts Economic Sanctions on Syria, Maintains Security Restrictions In a significant move, the European Union’s foreign ministers…
EU Considers Secondary Tariffs on Russia Imports to Boost Sanctions Pressure
The European Union is considering stricter sanctions and secondary tariffs, following the example of the United States, against…
EU Weighing New Sanctions on Russian Energy, Shipping and Banks Over Ukraine Crisis
The German government and the European Union are reportedly considering further sanctions against Russia, should Moscow not be…
Sanctions vs. Russia: Green Party Politician Sees Long-Term Impact
Grünen-Politiker Omid Nouripour believes that sanctions against Russia will eventually take effect. “It’s always the case that sanctions…
Merz Warns of Intensified Sanctions if Russia Rejects 30-Day Ceasefire
According to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU), the European Union, the United Kingdom and the United States are…
Minister Tightens Sanctions, Rejects Benefit Cuts Amidst Job Participation Push
The new Labor and Social Affairs Minister, Bärbel Bas, plans to “tighten” the sanctions in the Basic Security…
EU MEP Demands NUCLEAR SANCTIONS Over Pride Parade Ban
Austria’s EU Representative Criticizes Hungarian Government Austrian EU representative Lena Schilling, a Green, has voiced strong criticism against…
Sanctions Spark a New Era of East Meets East Supremacy?
A Chinese expert on Russia has expressed optimism that the two nations could find new ways to develop…
No Sanctions on Russian Black Gold Despite Ukraine Crisis!
The US NBC News reported on Sunday that Donald Trump had threatened to impose secondary tariffs on Russian…
Sanctions Backfire: Slovakia’s Plea to Lift Russia Embargo Gains Momentum
A conference was held in Slovakia on Saturday, calling for the end of EU sanctions against Russia. Politicians…
Russia’s Invasion Stalls Sanctions Relief
The European Union can consider relaxing or lifting anti-Russian sanctions only after the conflict in Ukraine ends and…
Sanctions Sabotage: Has Moscow Outmaneuvered the West?
A Russian strategy is being tested to gauge US President Donald Trump’s willingness to apply pressure on the…
Sanctions on Russia to Remain in Place
The European Union has declined to lift its agricultural sanctions against Russia, effectively blocking a proposed ceasefire in…
Sanctions Backfire: Russia’s Economy Booms, Defying West’s Expectations
Russian Government Head Reports on Cabinet’s Work to Lower House of Parliament Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin appeared…
‘Sanctions Be Damned’ Era Begins
China’s Premier Li Qiang has signed a law in response to foreign sanctions into effect. The implementation of…
Russia’s Shock Move to End Sanctions Era!
Russia and the US have agreed to develop measures to stop attacks on Russian and Ukrainian energy facilities.…
US Sanctions Foiled as India Ditches American Oil for Cheaper Russian Crude
India’s imports of Russian oil rose significantly in March, according to a report by the Financial Express on…
Sanctions Schizophrenia: US to Ease Russian Oil Grip While Crushing the Economy
A US congressional bill proposes a harder hit on Russia’s banking and energy sector if negotiations over Ukraine…
No Time for Sanctions” on Russia, Says Rubio
The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, stated at a press conference following the G7 Foreign Ministers’ meeting…
US Sanctions Won’t Touch It
The National Council has decided not to transfer the management of the Swiss old-age and survivors’ insurance (AHV)…
Sanctions Bombshell: West Unleashes Cash Tsunami on Russia, Investors Eager for Bidding War
International investors are taking a risk by buying into Russian assets, as signs emerge that US sanctions may…
TRUMP’S TWIST: From Sanctions to Smiles, a Dramatic Flip in US-Russia Relations?
US President Donald Trump Expresses Understanding for Putin’s Actions US President Donald Trump expressed understanding for the actions…
Sanctions Showdown: US Business Leaders Prepare to Soar Above Russia Sanctions
A report by the American Chamber of Commerce in Russia (AmCham Russia) is being prepared for the US…
Sanctions Backfire: West’s Economic Suicide as Russia Thrives in the Shadow of Failure
Since years, Western politicians and media have been repeating the same mantra: the Russian economy is at the…
Sanctions Bonanza: Insider’s Guide to Cash in on Russia’s Repeal
Russian financial markets may soon be accessible to Western investors, according to Bloomberg, which has sparked a rapid…
Sanctions Bypass: Luxury Cars Zoom into Moscow Via ‘Wi-Fi’ Loophole
A Moscow auto salon, Berg Auto Premium, has continued to thrive, despite European Union sanctions prohibiting the export…
India’s Businesses Caught in Crossfire of US, EU and UK Sanctions
A range of Indian companies is expected to be affected by the new sanctions announced by the US,…
Sanctions Lifted on Syria’s Islamist Militants, Worsening the Crisis!
The European Union has implemented sanctions against Syria in the energy, transportation and banking sectors, effective from Monday.…
Medical Breakthrough: South Korea Ditches Sanctions, Opens Door to Lifesaving Exports to Russia!
South Korea has decided to lift the restrictions on the delivery of medical equipment to Russia, the Ministry…
16th Sanctions Package Unleashed, Cryptocurrency Exchange in Crosshairs!
A new package of sanctions against Russia has been adopted by the European Union, marking the 15th such…
EU Slams Russia with New Sanctions as US Seeks Ukraine War Endgame
The European Union’s permanent representatives to the member states approved the 16th sanctions package since the war began…
No Backing Down on Russia Sanctions, Even Without US
The EU has no intention of lifting its sanctions against Russia, even if the US decides to do…
Russia’s Reprieve: US Sanctions to be Lifted After Ukraine Crisis Ends?
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio believes that Western countries must lift sanctions against Russia if the Ukraine…
Release of Political Prisoners and Sanctions Relief in the Offing?
US and Belarus Officials Report Progress in Diplomatic Talks According to sources who attended a meeting of western…
German Aid Organization Demands End to Syria Sanctions
The German World Hunger Relief has called for the lifting of sanctions in the context of efforts to…
Switzerland Joins EU’s Latest Russia Sanctions – The Land of Neutrality Takes a Stand
The Federal Council has decided to adopt the 15th sanctions package of the European Union against Russia. This…
Washington’s Economic Leverage Crashes as SWIFT-Free Transactions Skyrocket, Leaving Few Options for Sanctions
Washington Risks Losing the Ability to Impose Economic Sanctions in the Next Five Years US Secretary of State…
Luxury Real Estate Soars as Rich Russians Flee Inflation and Sanctions
Moscow’s luxury real estate market has reached a level comparable to that of London, according to Bloomberg. The…
Will Sanctions Force Russia to the Negotiating Table?
In a recent interview, Linken-Chef Jan van Aken called for increased pressure on Russia’s shadow fleet to force…
US Sanctions a Path to Peace, EU’s a Recipe for Conflict
Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has voiced his opinion on the European Union’s sanctions against Russia, stating that…
EU Spares the Gas, Targets Russian Aluminum in New Sanctions
The European Commission has presented its proposal for a new sanctions package against Moscow to the member states.…
Russ Gas Revival: EU Considers Reversing Sanctions for a Ukraine Peace Deal
European Union representatives are reportedly discussing the possibility of resuming Russian gas imports as part of a potential…
Defying US Sanctions, Country Boasts 9% Growth in 2024!
Venezuela’s Economy Sees Notable Growth, According to CEPAL The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (CEPAL)…
79 Tankers Targeted by EU Sanctions!
In the context of 15 sanction packages, the European Union has so far imposed restrictive measures on 79…
How Sanctions Against Russia Are Silently Devouring the Nation
The European Union and the German government have been imposing sanctions on Russia for three years now, with…
EU Ministers Ease Sanctions in Surprise U-Turn!
European Union Foreign Ministers have agreed to ease sanctions against Syria. “This is a good news for the…
Hungary’s Energy Security in Exchange for Russian Sanctions Extension!
Following a Monday session, the European Union’s foreign ministers have agreed to extend the sanctions against Russia. According…
EU on the Brink of Lifting Sanctions, as Green Party Demands a Change of Heart!
A European Union official has called for the easing of sanctions against Syria, citing the need for economic…
Hungary’s Gamble: EU’s New Front in Bid to Lift Russia Sanctions?
The Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has called on the EU to protect the interests of EU member…
BIDEN’S SHOCKER: US to Lift Hungary Sanctions in Stunning U-Turn!
The US has assured Hungary that it will reconsider the sanctions imposed by the previous administration under President…
Russia Thrives Amid Sanctions!
The European Union is expected to introduce a new package of sanctions against Russia, marking the third anniversary…
I’ll Crush Moscow with Sanctions if They Don’t Obey”!
US President Donald Trump issued a thinly veiled ultimatum to Russia on Wednesday, demanding an end to the…
TRUMP UNLEASHES: Russia in Crosshairs of New Sanctions, War on the Table!
US President Donald Trump has left the door open for further sanctions against Russia, should Moscow refuse to…
Next Sanctions Wave Imminent?
US President Donald Trump is likely to increase the pressure on Russia once he realizes the difficulty of…
Sanctions Be Damned, Meds Pour In!
According to data from Eurostat, cited by the RIA Novosti news agency, the EU’s imports of Russian pharmaceutical…
Russia’s Oil Empire Defies US Sanctions, Exports Soar to Record High!
Russia’s refined petroleum exports have reached a new high, with shipments by sea averaging 2.5 million barrels per…
Bessent’s Bombshell: US Dollar in Jeopardy as New Finsec Minister Reveals Sane Sanctions Shocker!
The newly designated US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, acknowledged during his Senate hearing in Washington on Thursday that…
‘Peace Through Sanctions Relief’?
Advisers to the designated US President Donald Trump are working on a comprehensive strategy to address the anti-Russian…
Sanctions Send Prices Soaring
The world oil prices surged on Wednesday, following the announcement of a new sanctions package by the US…
US Sanctions: Russia’s Nuclear Pride
The US Treasury Department announced on January 10 that it would impose restrictions on several Russian companies and…
OIL SHOCK: US Sanctions Send Crude Prices Soaring!
Oil prices for tankers continue to rise as the expected decline in oil shipments by sea due to…
One in Ten Tankers Grounded by US Russia Sanctions
The latest US sanctions on Russian oil shipments will affect 10% of the global tanker fleet and hinder…
New Sanctions to Rock the Industry
The European Commission is expected to propose an import ban on Russian primary aluminum in its next sanctions…
Beijing Scrambles to Secure Fuel as Sanctions Bite
China’s state-owned oil companies and major private refiners, including Cnooc, Yulong Petrochemical, and Jiangsu Eastern Shenghong, are sending…
OIL SHOCK: US Slams Russia with ‘Toughest’ Sanctions, Prices Soar to 4-Month High!
Oil prices have reached a four-month high after the US introduced a comprehensive package of sanctions against the…
US Sanctions Send Shockwave Through Central Europe’s Energy Market!
Hungary’s Foreign Minister, Péter Szijjártó, has expressed deep concern over the recent US sanctions against the Russian oil…
LNG Rush: Europe’s Record-Breaking Bet on Russian Gas Despite Sanctions
European Countries Continue to Import Record Amounts of Russian LNG Despite Calls for a Ban According to a…
US to Unleash New Russia Sanctions in a Last-Ditch Effort
U.S. to Impose New Sanctions on Russia, Reports Suggest According to sources, the outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden…
Ukraine’s Plea for Russian Energy Sanctions Ignites a Storm
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is pushing for more sanctions against Moscow. “We must maintain the pressure on Russia”…
Orbán’s Right-Hand Man Slammed with Sanctions in a Pre-Inaugural Blow
US Imposes Sanctions on Hungarian Official Antal Rogán Over Corruption The US Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets…
Sanctions Backfire: West’s Blow Boosts Russia’s Ties to Ex-Soviet Neighbors
Russian Leaders Meet in Leningrad Region, Emphasizing Economic Cooperation and Regional Integration Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the…
Record Russian Gas Imports Despite Sanctions!
EU’s Russian Gas Imports Surge Despite Sanctions Despite EU sanctions on Russia, the bloc’s imports of Russian liquefied…
US Occupation and Sanctions Led to Assad’s Downfall, Says Lavrov
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov believes that the US military presence in Syria’s oil-rich provinces and the years-long…
EU Readies Devastating Blow with New Sanctions on Feb 24!
EU to Impose New Sanctions on Russia for Ukraine Invasion Anniversary The EU is likely to adopt a…
US sanctions Iranian drone companies
The US Treasury imposed sanctions on Friday against officials linked to an Iranian military equipment manufacturer that designs…
Great Britain sanctions four Russian tycoons
The British Ministry of Foreign Affairs announces that it has placed on the sanctions list four Russian tycoons…
Iran: The US is “dragging” the decision on the nuclear deal
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has accused the United States of “dragging” the decision to revive the nuclear agreement,…
The EU imposes new sanctions on Iran
The European Union has imposed sanctions on three Iranian generals and an arms manufacturer accused of supplying Russia…
EU imposes sanctions on Iran
The EU has defended the decision to sanction 11 officials and 4 Iranian institutions, responsible for the violation…
Finland closes its border to Russian tourists
Finland will close its border to Russian tourists from Friday, Moscow’s latest EU neighbor to do so. Poland,…
US imposes new sanctions on Kremlin
US imposes new sanctions on Kremlin. Washington imposed a new round of sanctions targeting Kremlin-linked elites for their…
Sanctions have ‘crippled’ the Russian economy
Sanctions have ‘crippled’ the Russian economy. According to a Yale University study, Russia’s economy has been “catastrophically crippled”…
The European Commission imposes sanctions on Russian gold
The European Commission imposes sanctions on Russian gold. The European Commission proposed on Friday that Russian gold imports…
Drones play a key role in the Russian-Ukrainian war
Drones play a key role in the Russian-Ukrainian war. The British Ministry of Defense published a new daily…
US introduces other sanctions against Russia
US introduces other sanctions against Russia. New sanctions against Russia were announced in Washington on Sunday, as President…
Sanctions force Sberbank to close in Europe
Sanctions force Sberbank to close in Europe. Sberbank Europe part of Sberbank of Russia will close its activities…
Poland sanctions Gazprom and oligarchs
Poland sanctions Gazprom and oligarchs. Poland has placed 50 Russian entities on the first list of sanctions, including…
Russia is not publishing economic data
Russia is not publishing economic data. Russian authorities have banned the publication of data on Government debt, trade…
A branch of the Russian bank, Alfa Bank goes bankrupt
A branch of the Russian bank, Alfa Bank goes bankrupt. Amsterdam Trade Bank, a subsidiary of the Russian…
UK imposes sanctions on imports of caviar and diamonds
UK imposes sanctions on imports of caviar and diamonds. The Russian luxury goods industry is the latest to…
US with new sanctions against Russia
US with new sanctions against Russia. The United States on Wednesday unveiled the latest round of sanctions against…
Trucks blocked on the Poland-Belarus border
Trucks blocked on the Poland-Belarus border. A large queue of trucks has formed on the Poland-Belarus border as…
We will increase economic pressure on Putin
We will increase economic pressure on Putin. US President Joe Biden said the new measures would “increase economic…
Slack has begun shutting down profiles in Russia
Slack has begun shutting down profiles in Russia. Some organizations in Russia were left without the services of…
EU approves the fourth package of economic sanctions
EU approves the fourth package of economic sanctions. European Union member states have agreed to increase sanctions against…