US lifts sanctions on Belavia
The United States has lifted sanctions on Belavia, Belarus’s national airline. The decision was announced by John Coel, the US President’s special envoy, during a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. Coel stated, “I would like to officially announce here that sanctions against Belavia have been lifted. This decision has been approved and entered into […]
Japan hits Russia with a new wave of sanctions: Two Turkish companies on the list
In response to the ongoing war in Ukraine, Japan has expanded its sanctions against Moscow. The government in Tokyo has imposed an export ban on a total of nine organizations, including two companies from Turkey. The sanctions list also includes six companies from China and one from the United Arab Emirates. In a statement from […]
EU Weighs New Sanctions on Russian Banks, Energy Firms, and Crypto Platforms
The European Union is preparing its 19th round of sanctions since the Russia-Ukraine war began in 2022. Measures could target six Russian banks, energy companies, and cryptocurrency trading platforms. EU aims to coordinate sanctions with the United States, with officials set to meet in Washington this week. The European Union is considering a fresh sanctions […]
UK sanctions actors forcibly deporting, indoctrinating and militarising Ukrainian children
The United Kingdom imposed sanctions on eight Russian individuals and three organizations, accusing them of participating in the alleged forced relocation and ‘indoctrination’ of Ukrainian children. The new measures target a network of officials and state-backed groups that London claims are central to a systematic campaign to move children from occupied Ukrainian territories to what […]
14 Russians sanctioned for ‘enabling’ Ukraine war
Australia said they are imposing sanctions on 14 Russian citizens for their alleged involvement in the Ukraine war and “silencing” political expression in Russia. “The Australian Government is imposing further targeted financial sanctions and travel bans against 14 individuals responsible for silencing political expression in Russia, as well as enabling the illegal and immoral invasion […]
Bessent warns ‘all options are on the table’ for Russia sanctions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told that “all options are on the table” as the Trump administration weighs sanctions on Russia after President Vladimir Putin continued to bombard Ukraine despite recent talks about peace. Bessent spoke with Senior National Correspondent Rich Edson at Martin’s Tavern in Washington, D.C., responding to a question about potential sanctions on […]
Hungary sanctions Ukrainian drone commander for bombing oil pipeline in Russia
Hungary has imposed a travel ban on the commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces after three consecutive attacks on the Druzhba oil pipeline on Russian territory. The attacks halted oil imports to Hungary and to Slovakia for days. The sanction was announced by Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, who said the country considered the pipeline […]
Ukraine sanctions Russian, Chinese, Belarusian firms supplying drone technology
According to the Ukrainian Presidential decree, restrictions were introduced against 39 Russian nationals and 55 companies from Russia, China, and Belarus. The measures target entities involved in the production of drones using artificial intelligence, as well as suppliers of electronic components for unmanned aerial vehicles. Among the sanctioned companies are Russian defense developers Zala Aero, […]
UK targets sanctions circumvention and crypto networks exploited by Russia
According to the statement made by UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, financial networks utilised by Russia to soften the blow of western sanctions are being targeted by the UK. With sanctions continuing to bite, Russia has turned to the Kyrgyz financial sector to channel money through opaque financial networks, including through the use of […]
The European Union will impose sanctions on China
The European Union is preparing to impose sanctions on China for sending drone engines to Beijing, disguised as “cooling units,” to support Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. An EU diplomat told Politico that preparations are being made to impose sanctions on China for secretly sending armed drone engines to Russia under the leadership of Vladimir Putin. […]