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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

Russian firm accused of benefiting from destruction of Ukrainian plant

In 2024, Russian forces deliberately destroyed the drill plant in Drohobych, Lviv Oblast, killing five workers in the attack, according to Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the presidential advisor on sanctions policy, on Nov. 27.

27 November 2024, 07:50 PM

Dutch banks unfreeze Russian assets worth $600 million

Dutch banks have unfrozen approximately EUR 560 million ($614 million) in Russian assets due to "exceptions made for pending payments and the removal of sanctioned owners," according to a report published by Dutch newspaper Telegraaf on Oct. 5.

8 October 2024, 09:58 PM

EU ambassadors approve new regime targeting Russia's hybrid threats

European Union ambassadors agreed on a new sanctions regime targeting Russia's hybrid threats on Wednesday, Oct. 2.

2 October 2024, 04:21 PM

EU to agree on new sanctions focused on Russian hybrid threats

The European Union ambassadors are expected to agree on Oct. 2 on new “thematic” sanctions specifically targeting Russian hybrid threats, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL) Europe editor Rikard Jozwiak wrote on X on Sept. 30.

30 September 2024, 01:44 PM

EU extends sanctions against Russia for another six months

The Council of the European Union has extended sanctions against Russia for another six months, until Jan. 31, 2025, the European Council reported on July 22.

22 July 2024, 03:08 PM

The EU Council's newest package of Russian sanctions - what does it include?

The Council of the European Union approved the 14th package of economic and individual sanctions in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, its press service reported on June 24.

24 June 2024, 02:41 PM

EU agrees on 14th sanction package against Russia, targeting LNG for the first time

The European Union has adopted its 14th package of sanctions against Russia, marking the first time it has targeted Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) supplies, the Belgian Presidency of the EU Council announced on June 20.

20 June 2024, 01:10 PM

France urges EU to act against Russian disinformation

France is set to propose sanctions at the EU level against Russian entities responsible for spreading disinformation, French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne said on April 2.

3 April 2024, 11:34 AM

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