Section: Sanctions
New Zealand expanded sanctions against Russia
It became known on August 1 that the New Zealand authorities introduced sanctions against Russian defense enterprises, as well as SOGAZ Insurance Company and Russian Railways due to the war against Ukraine. Source: The Foreign Ministry of New Zealand “Sanctions are being introduced against the insurance company “SOGAZ”, the...
Do the US and the EU really soften sanctions against Russia?
The USA and the EU decided to soften sanctions against Russia. European officials have found legal tools to ease sanctions without officially lifting them. For example, the restrictions are relaxed through “refinements”. Source: Representative of Ukraine to the European Union Vsevolod Chentsov Chentsov noted that the EU has made some...
The EU approved the seventh package of sanctions against Russia
The Council of the European Union approved the seventh package of sanctions against Russia. Source: Head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen The new package will include the following restrictions: a partial ban on the import of Russian gold and the freezing of Sberbankʼs assets. “Member States have agreed to our reinforced,...
The European Commission proposed to extend sanctions against Russia until 2023
The European Commission proposed to tighten sanctions against the Russian Federation until the beginning of 2023. Source: The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EC was proposing to extend the sanctions “until January 2023.” “Russia’s brutal...
EU ambassadors began discussing the seventh package of sanctions against Russia
The EU is preparing a new package of sanctions against Russia. EU leaders began discussing the seventh package of sanctions against Russia on July 14. Source: Editor of “Radio Free Europe” Rikard Jozwiak “EU ambassadors today held consultations on a new package of sanctions against Russia. There will be proposals tomorrow,...
The EU is working to strengthen control over the implementation of sanctions against Russia
The EU is discussing new measures designed to strengthen control over the implementation of sanctions against Russia within the bloc. Source: EU authorities In particular, new measures are being discussed that can close loopholes, strengthen the enforcement of sanctions and improve data exchange between EU countries. “For now, the leakiest...
G7 countries will expand sanctions against Russia’s defense sector – The White House
The G7 countries intend to further restrict Russia’s access to industrial resources and technologies that support Russia’s defense. Source: The White House “G7 Leaders will align and expand targeted sanctions to further restrict Russia’s access to key industrial inputs, services, and technologies produced by our economies,...
Britain expanded sanctions against Russia
Britain is stepping up economic pressure on Russia over the invasion of Ukraine. London has announced new sanctions against Russia. Source: The Press Service of the British Government Britain bans exports to Russia of pounds sterling and banknotes of EU countries, as well as the supply of air-fuel. Prohibitions on the export, supply and delivery,...
US extended sanctions against Belarus for another year
US President Joe Biden has officially announced that he has continued the state of emergency due to the actions and policies of the regime of the Republic of Belarus, which also includes the continuation of sanctions against the authorities of this country. Source: The White House “I expanded the scope of the national emergency declared in...
President of Ukraine imposed sanctions on Russian President and top Russian officials
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a decree imposing sanctions on Russian President Vladimir Putin and more than 30 top Russian officials. Source: The President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy The list of 35 sanctioned officials includes Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, and all members of Russia’s government and...