Trump Warns India of Additional Sanctions for Buying Russian Oil
According to Times of India data, India sources about 35% of its crude oil from Russia, reaching its highest import level in the past two years in June. The U.S. has sanctioned Russian oil producers and tankers due to the war in Ukraine. U.S. President Donald Trump announced on his Truth Social platform on Wednesday […]
Ship registry and 105 vessels among entities listed in EU’s latest Russian sanctions
The European Union officially rolled out its 18th sanctions package, overcoming opposition from Slovakia. The sanctions are aimed squarely at crippling Moscow’s revenue streams and tightening the noose on its shadow fleet of sanctioned tankers Under the new measures, the oil price cap for Russian crude will be tightened—reduced to roughly $47–$48 per barrel, or […]
UK Sanctions Russian Spies
The British Foreign Office has also linked Russia’s intelligence agency to a cyber-sabotage campaign targeting institutions, elections, and public health programs across Europe and the US. The UK imposed sanctions on 18 officers and three units of Russia’s military intelligence agency for their roles in a 2022 airstrike on a theatre in Ukraine that killed […]
UK imposes 137 new sanctions on Russia
The UK has announced 137 new sanctions targeting Russia’s energy sector. The UK Foreign Office stated that the new sanctions will disrupt Russia’s oil revenues and render a larger portion of its already struggling stay-behind fleet dysfunctional. The statement noted that the 137 new sanctions against Russia further increase pressure on Russia’s stay-behind fleet operations. […]
Ukraine targets 60 crypto firms linked to Russian sanctions evasion and war funding
Cryptopolitan news says that, Ukraine has sanctioned 60 crypto companies, including 55 Russian entities, for helping Russia move funds in crypto assets. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reportedly signed the decree sanctioning the companies. According to Decree No. 465/2025, Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council is applying “personal special economic and other restrictive measures (sanctions)” on these […]
Sanctioned Russian Giant Rostec Bypasses Banks with Tron-Based RUBx Stablecoin
According to Cryptonews, Rostec, a major Russian state-owned defense conglomerate, has found a way to bypass traditional banking systems. It has revealed its intention to introduce its RUBx stablecoin alongside RT-Pay, a specialized platform designed for cryptocurrency-based transactions. The RUBx token, which maintains a 1:1 peg to the Russian ruble, will function on the TRON blockchain […]
Australia sanctions 37 Russian individuals
Australia’s government sanctioned pro-war Russian pop singer Shaman, along with 36 other individuals and seven companies considered strategically important for Moscow’s war effort in Ukraine. Shaman, whose real name is Yaroslav Dronov, is now subject to travel bans and asset freezes, according to the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The pop star has […]
EU extends economic sanctions against Russia
The EU Council announced that the restrictive measures first imposed on Russia in 2014 due to its destabilizing actions in Ukraine have been extended until January 31, 2026. The statement reminded that EU sanctions were significantly expanded following Russia’s attack on Ukraine in February 2022. The EU sanctions impose a wide range of restrictions on […]
New Zealand targets North Korean military support for Russia with new sanctions
Wellington accuses DPRK of helping Moscow ‘sustain its illegal war of aggression,’ pledging to hold it accountable. New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced new sanctions on crucial enablers of Russia’s illegal war against Ukraine. This latest round of sanctions targets actors involved in Russia’s military-industrial complex, supporters from North Korea, Iran, and Belarus, […]
Australia places sanctions on 60 Russian tankers
According to Splash 24/7, the government of Australia has imposed targeted sanctions on 60 vessels linked to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet used to circumvent restrictions on oil and gas exports. Australia’s minister for foreign affairs, Penny Wong, said that the sanctions reinforce the country’s “consistent commitment to ensuring Russia and those enabling its illegal invasion […]