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...
Foreign Ministers of Ukraine and Britain discussed increasing pressure on Russia
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba and the Minister for Foreign Affairs of the United Kingdom Elizabeth Truss discussed the issue of increasing sanctions on Russia and the release of prisoners of war held in Russian-occupied Donetsk. Source: Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba “During a telephone...
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...
Canada and the United States will “double control” over exports of goods to Russia
Canadian Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino said that the US and Canadian border services would step up efforts to control exports to Russia of goods and services that help the economy of the aggressor country. Source: Canadian Minister of Public Safety Marco Mendicino “Canada will stand firm against Russian aggression, whether it’s...
Great Britain strengthens the punishment for violating sanctions against Russia
The United Kingdom will introduce a stricter mechanism of prosecution for violating sanctions against Russia on June 15. The new rules apply to cooperation with individuals and legal entities from the Russian Federation, which are subject to economic restrictions. Source: OFSI Director Giles Thomson Starting June 15, the UK’s Office of Financial...
NATO made a mistake by not providing Ukraine with a Membership Action Plan, – Former NATO Chief
NATO made a mistake in its assessment of Russia’s military capabilities and in failing to provide Ukraine and Georgia with a NATO Membership Action Plan (MAP) in 2008. Source: Former NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen According to him, during the NATO summit in Bucharest in 2008, the organization agreed that Ukraine and Georgia...
Poland calls on the European Union to completely abandon Russian gas
The seventh package of EU sanctions against Russia should include restrictions on gas imports. It should also include the disconnection of all Russian banks from SWIFT. Source: Polish Minister of Foreign Affairs Zbigniew Rau He stressed that since the beginning of the war, Poland “has steadfastly supported Kyiv in all key areas, working to...
European countries should “increase the speed” in providing assistance to Ukraine, – Lithuanian President
Europe has done a lot to help Ukraine, but it needs to increase its aid. Source: The President of Lithuania Gitanas Nauseda “We talked about Russia’s war in Ukraine and Europe’s response. Europe has done a lot to help Ukraine, but that’s not enough. There is still no victory in this war. We must stay on this path and in no...
The sixth package of sanctions has become a powerful trigger for the abandonment of Russian oil now – Ukraine’s Ambassador to the EU
Ukraine considers the implementation of the sixth package of sanctions against Russia as a very powerful step, which has become a trigger for the abandonment of Russian oil now. Source: Ukraine’s Ambassador to the EU Vsevolod Chentsov “We consider this step [the implementation of the sixth sanctions package against Russia – Ed.] to be...
France negotiates with the UAE to replace Russian oil purchases
France is talking to the United Arab Emirates about the supply of oil and diesel as it seeks alternatives to Russian energy sources. Source: French Minister of Economy and Finance Bruno Le Maire “We are looking for substitutes to the supply of gas or diesel from Russia. For example, the United Arab Emirates can be a solution, at least...
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