US Imposes New Sanctions on Iranian Officials
The US State Department has announced a new round of sanctions targeting 18 Iranian officials for their involvement in violently suppressing protests and restricting internet access in Iran. US Deputy State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott confirmed the additions to the sanctions list in a written statement on February 19, citing the officials’ harsh crackdowns on […]
Inside HSI’s Mission to Stop Global Tech Smuggling
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is the lead U.S. agency dedicated to stopping hostile nations (like Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea), terrorist networks, and criminal organizations from illegally acquiring advanced U.S. weapons and defense technology. The U.S. relies on strict export controls and sanctions to keep its highly sought-after military innovations out of the wrong […]
UK announces biggest sanctions package against Russia four years on from full-scale invasion of Ukraine
To mark the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the UK has launched its most extensive sanctions package since 2022. The primary goal is to choke off Moscow’s critical revenue streams—particularly its oil exports—which are currently at their lowest point since 2020. Alongside the economic crackdown, UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper visited Kyiv […]
EU sanctions Russian officials as Hungary blocks funds to Ukraine
On the eve of the fourth anniversary of the Russia-Ukraine war, the European Union successfully sanctioned a small group of Russian officials, but failed to pass a massive financial aid package for Ukraine and broader sanctions against Moscow due to a veto from Hungary. The EU froze assets and issued travel bans against eight Russian […]
EU Eyes Sanctions on Georgian Port Over Russian Oil
The European Union is considering adding Georgia’s Black Sea port of Kulevi to its upcoming 20th sanctions package. Brussels suspects the port is being used as a transit hub for Russia’s “shadow fleet” to export crude oil, helping Moscow bypass international sanctions and fund its war in Ukraine. Scrutiny intensified after a Russian tanker delivered […]