UK sanctions Iran shipping company
The UK imposed sanctions on Iran’s national airline Iran Air and the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Company (IRISL) on the grounds that Iran transferred unmanned aerial vehicles to Russia. In a written statement made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was announced that the assets of Iran Air and IRISL companies will be […]
UK government sanctions successor to Wagner Group
The UK government has announced sanctions against three mercenary groups linked to Russia, including Wagner’s successor organisation Africa Corps. ‘These sanctions will address Russia’s malign activities in Libya, Mali and the CAR (Central African Republic) and will expose and counter Russia’s illegal activities in Africa,’ the statement said. Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group or […]
New sanctions against Belarus from the USA, Canada and the UK
The US Treasury Department has announced sanctions against individuals and entities in Belarus that support Russia’s war in Ukraine through military funding and production of goods. The sanctions, imposed on a total of 19 individuals, 14 entities and one aircraft, reportedly target individuals who circumvented sanctions on behalf of Belarusian defence organisations and provided income […]