EU sanctions

Japanese firm imports Russian oil via sanctioned tanker — report

A Japanese oil refinery, Taiyo Oil Co., imported Russian crude aboard a tanker subject to U.S. and EU sanctions, Bloomberg reported on June 9, citing vessel tracking data.

10 June 2025, 02:09 AM

Merz broke Europe’s trust by backtracking on Russia sanctions, Lithuania’s president says

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda accused German Chancellor Friedrich Merz of undermining Europe’s credibility by backtracking on his promise to impose tough sanctions against Russia if it rejected a ceasefire with Ukraine, Bild reported on June 8.

8 June 2025, 04:32 PM

Bloomberg reveals what’s in the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia

The European Union is considering lowering the price cap on Russian oil as part of its upcoming 18th sanctions package against Russia, Bloomberg reported on May 24, citing sources familiar with the matter.

24 May 2025, 07:55 PM

Lithuanian president calls EU sanctions on Russia insufficient, urges tougher action

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda criticized the European Union’s latest sanctions on Russia as insufficient and urged bolder action in the next package, speaking to Delfi on May 22.

23 May 2025, 12:57 PM

Ukraine urges EU to seize Russian assets and hit oil buyers as U.S. backs off

Ukraine plans to ask the European Union next week to consider sweeping new sanctions against Russia, including the seizure of Russian assets and restrictions on certain buyers of Russian oil, as the United States pulls back from intensifying pressure on Moscow, Reuters reported on May 21.

21 May 2025, 01:49 PM

Estonia confirms new EU sanctions to raise costs for Putin’s war

The European Union will adopt its 17th sanctions package against Russia on May 20, focusing on Moscow’s shadow fleet and energy revenues, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna announced on X.

20 May 2025, 10:12 AM

Poland seizes five tons of Boeing aircraft tires bound for Russia

Polish customs officers have seized five tons of tires intended for Boeing civilian aircraft that were being transported to Russia, Reuters reported on May 19.

19 May 2025, 04:38 PM

France urges harsher sanctions as Putin defies pressure

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced he will meet with U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham in Türkiye on May 15 to discuss a proposed “extremely powerful” sanctions package against Russia, French outlet Le Figaro reported on May 14.

14 May 2025, 04:10 PM

Can Zelenskyy and European leaders bring Putin to the table in Türkiye?

With the help of top diplomats and experts, NV analyzed what could come out of the direct talks between Ukraine and Russia scheduled for this week—and how international partners are likely to respond if Moscow breaks its word again.

13 May 2025, 10:37 AM

Fico threatens to veto new EU sanctions against Russia

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has said his country may veto further European sanctions against Russia if they undermine the peace process in Ukraine, Aktuality.sk reported on March 20.

20 March 2025, 04:17 PM

EU extends sanctions against Russian individuals and entities for another six months

The European Union member states have agreed to extend for another six months the sanctions imposed on Russian individuals and legal entities due to the war against Ukraine, Interfax-Ukraine reported on March 14.

14 March 2025, 01:58 PM

Hungary demands Russian oligarch’s removal from EU sanctions list

Hungary is threatening to block the extension of European Union sanctions on nearly 2,000 Russians unless oligarch Mikhail Fridman is removed from the blacklist, the Financial Times reported on March 13.

13 March 2025, 06:46 PM

Hungary’s secret list: eight Russians it wants off EU sanctions

Investigators from the television channel Nastoyashchee Vremya and the Russian service of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, as part of the Systema project, have identified the individuals Hungary is attempting to exclude from the EU sanctions list.

26 February 2025, 06:11 PM

EU seeks India’s help in enforcing Russia sanctions — report

The European Union will ask India for assistance in enforcing sanctions against Russia, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 25, citing an unnamed EU official.

25 February 2025, 08:07 PM

Russia drafts plan to seize ‘unfriendly’ nations’ assets

Russian authorities have drafted legislative changes that could allow the confiscation of frozen funds belonging to foreign companies and investors, Reuters reported on Feb. 7.

7 February 2025, 05:09 PM

Hungary ties EU Russia policy to Trump’s stance

The Hungarian government will only agree to further European Union sanctions against Russia after reaching an understanding on the issue with former U.S. President Donald Trump, Hungarian Minister for EU Affairs János Bóka told German outlet Welt am Sonntag on Jan. 31.

3 February 2025, 01:51 PM

Russia’s agricultural sector struggles as grain exports drop by a third

For the first time in years, Russia is on the verge of losing its leading position in the global grain market. The Russian Grain Union forecasts that in 2025, the country’s grain exports will drop by one-third, according to a Jan. 29 report by The Moscow Times.

29 January 2025, 07:10 PM

Trump's stance sways Hungary on EU sanctions against Russia

US President Donald Trump's position prompted Hungary not to block the European Union’s rollover of sanctions against Russia, Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on Jan. 27, according to RMF24.

28 January 2025, 10:00 AM

Frustration mounts among Russian elites as Ukraine war drags into 2025

Russian elites are reportedly frustrated that the war initiated by Russia against Ukraine did not conclude in 2024, the independent news outlet Meduza reported on Jan. 9, citing sources within the presidential administration, government, State Duma, and regional officials who say the dominant sentiment among elites is disappointment.

9 January 2025, 11:05 AM

Italy’s largest bank cuts euro transfers from Russia but exempts its subsidiary

Italy’s largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, will stop accepting euro payments from Russian banks, with the exception of its own Russian subsidiary, Russian newspaper Vedomosti reported.

23 December 2024, 01:34 PM

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