Section: Sanctions

      Japan imposed new sanctions against the Russian Federation: details
      Mar31

      Japan imposed new sanctions against the Russian Federation: details

      The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan informed on March 31, 2023, that the Japanese government introduced a new package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, which prohibits the export of components for the aviation and space industry, as well as materials and parts that can be used for the production of drones. Source: The...

      US and its allies have blocked $58B worth of Russian assets
      Mar10

      US and its allies have blocked $58B worth of Russian assets

      The Deputies of the multilateral Russian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs (REPO) Task Force noted in a joint statement on March 9, 2023, that they blocked or froze $58 billion worth of Russian assets that were restricted in connection with sanctions against Russia’s aggression in Ukraine. Source: The Deputies of the multilateral Russian...

      United States and the European Union are working on sanctions against Russia’s diamond industry
      Mar07

      United States and the European Union are working on sanctions against Russia’s diamond industry

      The US Department of State noted on March 6, 2023, that representatives of the government of the United States and the leadership of the European Union held a meeting with the heads of diamond industry and trade companies regarding the introduction of effective restrictions against the diamond industry of the Russian Federation. Source: The US...

      USA introduced a 200% tariff on aluminum from the Russian Federation
      Feb27

      USA introduced a 200% tariff on aluminum from the Russian Federation

      The White House noted on February 24, 2023, that the USA imposed a 200% tariff on aluminum imports from Russia. The decree was signed by US President Joe Biden. The Russian aluminum industry is a key part of the defense and industrial base of the Russian army. Source: The White House “Russia continues its unjustified, unprovoked,...

      European Union approved the 10th package of sanctions against Russia
      Feb25

      European Union approved the 10th package of sanctions against Russia

      The countries of the European Union approved another, already the 10th package of sanctions against Russia due to its illegal invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2023, an anniversary of Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine. Source: Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU “It’s one year since Russia’s brutal and illegal invasion...

      Great Britain expanded sanctions against Russia: details
      Feb24

      Great Britain expanded sanctions against Russia: details

      UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly announced on February 24, 2023, a new package of sanctions and trade measures against the Russian Federation, including a ban on the export of all goods that Russia used on the battlefield in Ukraine. Source: The British Government “Included in the hundreds of goods are aircraft parts, radio equipment,...

      EU extended sanctions against Russia for recognizing the “independence” of 4 regions of Ukraine
      Feb21

      EU extended sanctions against Russia for recognizing the “independence” of 4 regions of Ukraine

      The Council of the European Union decided on February 20, 2023, to extend the sanctions against the Russian Federation, introduced for the recognition of the “independence” of the territories of Ukraine occupied by Russia. Source: The Council of the European Union We are talking about recognizing the “independence” of...

      US and G7 are preparing a large-scale package of sanctions against Russia on February 24
      Feb17

      US and G7 are preparing a large-scale package of sanctions against Russia on February 24

      US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Ambassador Victoria Nuland noted on February 16, 2023, that the United States, together with its G7 partners, is preparing a new large-scale package of sanctions, which is planned to be announced closer to the anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. Source: US Under Secretary of...

      European Commission officially presented the 10th package of sanctions against Russia
      Feb15

      European Commission officially presented the 10th package of sanctions against Russia

      The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen noted on February 15, 2023, that the European Commission presented the tenth package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, including sanctions against Iranian organizations. Source: The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen “For almost one year now,...

      New Zealand has imposed sanctions against Iran due to the supply of drones to Russia
      Feb15

      New Zealand has imposed sanctions against Iran due to the supply of drones to Russia

      The Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand Nanaia Mahuta noted on February 15, 2023, that the government of New Zealand has announced new sanctions against Iranian citizens and companies involved in the supply of drones to Russia. Source: The Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand Nanaia Mahuta The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,...