Russian sanctions

U.S. overwhelmingly votes in favor of new Russia-Iran sanctions bill

The U.S. Senate held its first procedural vote on a new sanctions bill against Russia and Iran sponsored by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, with 86 senators voting in favor of advancing the legislation on July 28, Suspilne reported.

29 July, 08:32 AM

U.S. senators unveil softened bill championed by late Lindsey Graham

U.S. senators unveiled an updated version of a Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on July 14, Reuters reported.

15 July, 04:25 PM

Graham announces deal with White House on Russia sanctions package

U.S. Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said he had reached an agreement with the White House on a new version of a Russia sanctions bill during a press conference in Kyiv on July 10, Suspilne reported.

11 July, 02:17 PM

EU poised to unfreeze €550 million for Hungary in exchange for Russia sanctions

The European Commission plans to release about €550 million from EU funds for Hungary as Brussels seeks to overcome Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s veto on additional sanctions against Russia, the Financial Times reported.

19 September 2025, 07:49 PM

Ukraine urges direct use of frozen Russian assets for weapons and rebuilding

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha has called on Ukraine’s partners to go beyond using interest generated from frozen Russian assets and begin spending the assets themselves.

28 June 2025, 10:45 AM

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

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

Zelenskyy arrives in Finland seeking stronger partnership

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Finland on Tuesday, March 18, Finnish broadcaster Helsingin Sanomat reported.

18 March 2025, 06:25 PM

Russia’s economic resilience crumbles under war pressures

The image of economic resilience that Russia projects to the world after its full-scale invasion of Ukraine is little more than an illusion. As the third anniversary of the war approaches, this façade is beginning to crack, CNN reported on Jan. 26, analyzing the true state of Russia’s economy.

26 January 2025, 05:53 PM

Zelenskyy thanks Italy’s Mattarella for support, sanctions, and care for orphans

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a working meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella during his visit to Rome. The announcement was made on Jan. 10 on Zelenskyy’s official social media account on X.

10 January 2025, 04:08 PM

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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