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$500 Million in Telegram Bonds Frozen in Russia Due to Sanctions

Approximately $500 million worth of bonds issued by the messaging app Telegram have been frozen at Russia’s National Settlement Depository (NSD) due to Western sanctions. A Financial Times report suggests

US Poised to Lift More Venezuelan Sanctions to Aid Post-Maduro Economy

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that additional sanctions on Venezuela could be lifted as early as next week. This move is part of the Trump administration's strategy to

Nayara Energy Sues Microsoft After Cloud Services Cut Over EU Sanctions

Indian refiner Nayara Energy has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft in the Delhi High Court after the tech giant restricted its access to cloud services. The cutoff follows new European

Surge in ‘Shadow Fleet’ Ships Reflagging to Russia to Dodge US Sanctions

Analysis by Lloyd’s List reveals a sharp increase in illicit “shadow fleet” vessels switching to the Russian registry in an attempt to shield themselves from US seizure. Last year, 40

Russian Fishing Giant Sues Norway Over Sanctions and Espionage Claims

Vitaly Orlov, the billionaire owner of the Russian fishing company Norebo, has filed a lawsuit against the Norwegian government. The legal action challenges Norway’s decision to ban Norebo vessels from

EU Targets Russia’s “Shadow Fleet” and Hybrid Threats

In a significant escalation in late December 2025, the European Union has implemented a series of new measures designed to cripple Russia’s ability to fund its war efforts and to

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