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Kyrgyzstan targeted in EU sanctions for aiding Russia trade flows

Kyrgyzstan has become the first former Soviet republic to face European Union restrictive measures for aiding Russia in circumventing sanctions, according to European Commission documents.

24 April, 02:58 PM

EU mulls secondary Russia sanctions, report says

The European Union is weighing the introduction of secondary sanctions on Russia to stop third countries from helping Moscow evade existing restrictions, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 27, citing people familiar with the matter.

28 August 2025, 01:27 AM

Janis Kluge: Western pressure alone won’t cripple Russia’s war machine

As Western nations escalate sanctions against Russia, questions persist about their real impact on the Kremlin’s war economy. To unpack the latest U.S. and EU measures—and whether they can truly hinder Vladimir Putin’s ability to wage war—NV special correspondent Nataliia Rop spoke with Dr. Janis Kluge, deputy head of the Eastern Europe and Eurasia Division at the German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP Berlin) and a leading expert on the Russian economy and sanctions policy.

8 August 2025, 04:30 PM

Trump team split over Russia: Witkoff urges sanctions relief, interior secretary pushes energy dominance

A deepening divide over Russia policy is splitting Donald Trump’s inner circle, as key advisers take opposing stances on sanctions and energy cooperation with Moscow, Politico reported on July 4, citing sources.

4 July 2025, 03:11 PM

EU to shut backdoor: Commission moves to fully block Russian oil

The European Commission has proposed a ban on the purchase of oil products made from Russian crude as part of its 18th sanctions package against Russia, Ukraine’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SZR) reported on June 12.

12 June 2025, 05:11 PM

German memo: U.S.-EU unity on Russia sanctions has collapsed

The United States and European Union are no longer aligned on imposing additional sanctions against Russia, according to an internal German Foreign Ministry document cited by Süddeutsche Zeitung on May 27.

27 May 2025, 11:09 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

Wadephul: U.S. and EU 'on same page' over Russia pressure

Many U.S. senators are prepared to pass new sanctions against Russia if the Kremlin refuses to shift its position, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on May 15, according to Reuters.

15 May 2025, 03:25 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

White House sees Putin as obstacle to Ukraine ceasefire

The White House has toughened its position on Russia’s war against Ukraine, increasingly viewing Russian President Vladimir Putin as an outright barrier to peace, Bloomberg reported on May 9, citing unnamed European and U.S. officials.

10 May 2025, 01:50 PM

Trump extends Biden-era Russia sanctions for one year

U.S. President Donald Trump extended Biden-era sanctions against Russia for one year, according to an executive order published on the Federal Register’s website on April 11.

12 April 2025, 08:34 PM

Sanctioned Russian envoy meets U.S. officials

Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s special envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), says new contacts between Russia and the United States are expected next week. Speaking to Russia’s state-run Channel One on April 6, Dmitriev said his recent meetings with American officials in Washington focused on restoring bilateral relations — especially in the areas of trade and investment.

6 April 2025, 06:25 PM

Ukraine hands seized Russian ships to private firm

Ukraine’s Asset Recovery and Management Agency (ARMA) has transferred control of 10 seized sea vessels linked to Russian companies to a private firm, the agency announced on April 3.

4 April 2025, 11:42 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

Hungary backs down on Russia sanctions veto after U.S. intervention

Hungary, which had threatened to veto the renewal of European Union sanctions against Russia, backed down after a conversation between Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Politico reported on March 17.

17 March 2025, 01:50 PM

No return to Russia: Western companies reject speculation

Despite growing speculation about Western businesses returning to Russia amid U.S.-Russia contacts over Ukraine, major companies that left the country have denied such claims, The Bell reported on March 14.

17 March 2025, 12:55 PM

Starmer to host global virtual summit on Ukraine support

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host a virtual meeting with global leaders on Saturday, March 15, to discuss ongoing support for Ukraine, his spokesperson Dave Pares announced on March 10.

10 March 2025, 05:29 PM

EU moves to impose tariffs on Russian, Belarusian agricultural imports

The European Commission has proposed imposing tariffs on a range of agricultural products from Russia and Belarus, as well as on certain nitrogen-based fertilizers, the Commission announced on Jan. 28.

29 January 2025, 02:11 PM

Starmer: UK aims to bolster Ukraine's strength ahead of 2025

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer affirmed during a meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre on Dec. 16 that his focus remains on positioning Ukraine as strongly as possible by 2025.

17 December 2024, 12:25 PM

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