EU Sanctions Former Swiss Colonel Over Russian Propaganda
The European Union has officially included Jacques Baud, a retired Swiss Army colonel and former intelligence analyst, in its latest sanctions list related to the war in Ukraine. The EU describes the 70-year-old Baud as a “mouthpiece for pro-Russian propaganda.” He is accused of spreading conspiracy theories and information manipulation that undermine Ukraine’s stability. Specifically, […]
UK Announces Sanctions Against Perpetrators of Violence in Syria
On December 19, 2025, the United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, announced a new package of sanctions targeting individuals and organizations responsible for human rights abuses in Syria. This move comes one year after the fall of the Assad regime. The sanctions focus on four individuals and three organizations involved in both historic atrocities from […]
US Escalates Pressure on Venezuela with New Sanctions and Military Action
The US Treasury Department has expanded its sanctions against the inner circle of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. This move is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to destabilize Maduro’s government through both economic and military pressure. The new sanctions focus on seven individuals, including family members and associates of Maduro’s nephew, Malpica […]
US Sanctions ICC Judges Over Israel Investigation
The United States has officially imposed sanctions on two International Criminal Court (ICC) judges, Gocha Lordkipanidze and Erdenebalsuren Damdin, following their decision to reject Israel’s legal challenge regarding war crimes investigations in Gaza. The US has banned these judges and their families from entering the country and has frozen any assets they may hold within […]
Brussels Adds New Names To Blacklist In Latest Russia Sanctions Package
European Union ambassadors have approved a targeted sanctions package focusing on two main areas: enforcing the oil price cap through the crackdown on the “shadow fleet” and punishing foreign individuals spreading pro-Kremlin disinformation. To prevent Russia from trading oil below the current G7 price cap ($47.60/barrel), the EU is targeting individuals, which are: Talat Safarov […]
UK Sanctions Russian and Chinese Groups Over Information Warfare
British government has sanctioned several Russian and Chinese organizations accused of undermining the West through cyberattacks and influence operations. Targets include the Russian Telegram channel Rybar (and its owner Mikhail Zvinchuk), the ‘Pravfond’ organization, and Chinese technology companies i-Soon and Integrity Technology Group. Speaking on the centenary of the Locarno Treaties, Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper […]
US Sanctions Network for Recruiting Colombian Mercenaries in Sudan
The United States has imposed sanctions on a network responsible for recruiting and financing Colombian mercenaries to fight alongside the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a paramilitary group in Sudan accused of genocide and war crimes. The US Treasury’s latest action targets four individuals and four companies—primarily Colombian nationals—accused of facilitating the flow of former soldiers […]
US Imposes New Sanctions on Maduro’s Family and Venezuelan Oil Sector
The United States administration has expanded its sanctions against Venezuela, specifically targeting the inner circle of President Nicolas Maduro and the country’s oil operations. According to a statement from the US Department of the Treasury, the new measures are designed to crackdown on those attempting to evade existing sanctions. The updated blacklist includes: Three nephews […]
Russia to Ease Crypto Restrictions to Bypass Sanctions
The Central Bank of Russia is considering relaxing its strict cryptocurrency regulations as the country struggles with international payment difficulties caused by extensive Western sanctions. The main debate centers on removing the requirement that individuals be classified as “super-qualified investors” to buy or sell cryptocurrency on Russia’s planned exchange. Currently, only individuals with over 100 […]
US Fines NY Firm $7 Million for Violating Russia Sanctions
The US Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) penalized a New York-based property management firm, Gracetown Inc., for violating sanctions against Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska. According to Bloomberg, The firm accepted approximately two dozen payments between 2018 and 2020 on behalf of a company owned by Deripaska. The Treasury noted that Gracetown had been […]