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 […]
UK Sanctions Russian Intelligence Agency Following Novichok Inquiry
British government announced significant new sanctions against Russia, specifically targeting its military intelligence agency, the GRU. This decision comes in the wake of a UK public inquiry into the 2018 Novichok nerve agent attack. The public inquiry determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin likely ordered the 2018 attack on double agent Sergei Skripal. While the […]
US Treasury Pauses Specific Sanctions on Lukoil Operations
The U.S. Treasury Department has authorized Lukoil-branded gas stations located outside of Russia to continue their daily operations, effectively suspending specific sanctions previously placed on the Russian energy giant. According to the Treasury, this decision is designed to “mitigate harm” to local consumers and suppliers who rely on these stations for ordinary transactions. While the […]
US Treasury Targets Tren de Aragua Network with New Sanctions
The United States Department of the Treasury has announced a new wave of sanctions aimed at dismantling the money laundering operations of the Venezuela-based gang, Tren de Aragua (TdA). According to the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), the sanctions specifically target key figures in the entertainment industry who have provided material support to the […]
UK Delays Imposing Sanctions on Lukoil International Until February
The UK government has officially delayed the enforcement of sanctions against Lukoil International GmbH, the international unit of the Russian energy giant Lukoil PJSC. The UK’s Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) announced that sanctions against Lukoil International and its subsidiaries will now come into effect on February 26. They were originally scheduled to begin […]
Russia’s ‘shadow vessels’ using false flags to skirt sanctions, report says
A new report by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) reveals that Russia is increasingly using “shadow vessels” flying false flags to bypass international sanctions. In the first nine months of 2025, these tactics allowed the transport of millions of tonnes of oil undetected. Between January and September 2025, 113 Russian […]