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 […]
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 Union sanctions targeting entities linked to Russia, prompting Nayara to seek an immediate court order to restore its access. Microsoft abruptly suspended critical services—identified by […]
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 counter non-military destabilization tactics. On December 18, 2025, the EU added 41 vessels to its sanctions list. These ships are part of an opaque network […]
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, […]
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 […]
EU sanctions against A7A5 and Payeer come into effect
The European Union is implementing strict sanctions against the Russian ruble-pegged stablecoin A7A5 and the payment service provider Payeer. These measures are a response to their involvement in Russia’s destabilization of Ukraine. The EU has explicitly prohibited all direct and indirect transactions involving A7A5. This is a stricter stance than previous US or UK actions. […]
EU Imposes ‘Competition’ Sanction on Gucci, Chloé, and Loewe: Total Fine is €294 Million
The European Union has fined Gucci, Chloé, and Loewe a total of €157 million for obstructing competition. The brands are accused of interfering with the price policies of retailers, and regulatory pressures in the sector are increasing. The European Union’s competition authority has fined the brands Gucci, Chloé, and Loewe a total of €157 million […]
EU to sanction firms using fake flags for Russian tankers
The European Union is set to impose sanctions on three companies accused of providing false flags to tankers operating within Russia’s shadow fleet. According to documents reviewed by Bloomberg, the accused companies allegedly assigned fake flags from Aruba, Curaçao and Sint Maarten to at least eight EU-sanctioned vessels. These measures form part of the EU’s […]
EU extends Sudan sanctions regime until 2026
The European Union extended by one year its sanctions regime against those “responsible for destabilizing Sudan and obstructing the country’s political transition.” The restrictive measures, which were set to expire next month, will now remain in place until Oct. 10, 2026, the European Council said in a statement. Currently, 10 individuals and 8 entities are […]
Spain Imposes 9-Point Sanctions on the Occupying Regime
The Spanish government has implemented a nine-point sanctions package against the occupying regime due to its attacks in Gaza. As part of the decision, occupying ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich are banned from entering the country. The Spanish government approved and enacted a nine-point sanctions package in a cabinet meeting, citing the humanitarian crisis […]