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Nebenzya uses UN Security Council stage to lament sanctions on Russian cartoon

Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya voiced formal complaints at the UN Security Council on Aug. 24 against Ukrainian sanctions against Russian animated series Masha and the Bear creators, accusing Kyiv of "Russophobia," The Moscow Times wrote.

25 August, 09:40 AM

EU to launch most extensive sanctions package against Russia in coming months

The European Union plans to introduce its most extensive sanctions package against Russia in the coming months, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas announced, Reuters reported on August 17.

17 August, 08:51 AM

India's Russian diamond imports fall 62% in first half of 2026

India's direct imports of diamonds from Russia fell 62% in the first half of 2026 compared with the same period in 2025, Russia’s Interfax news agency reported on Aug. 14.

14 August, 07:59 PM

Japan set to impose new sanctions on Russia over Putin’s visit to disputed Kuril Islands

Japan may tighten sanctions against Russia following Vladimir Putin's visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, NHK World Japan reported on August 14.

14 August, 10:35 AM

New Zealand issues 36th sanctions package against Russia

New Zealand's Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced a new package of sanctions against individuals and entities involved in supporting Russia's war against Ukraine, according to a statement published on the government's website on Aug. 8.

8 August, 10:45 PM

Zelenskyy: Ukraine aims to force Russia to end war before winter

Ukraine is working to force Russia to end the war before this winter, although Kyiv recognizes that Moscow intends to do the opposite, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said during a meeting of Ukrainian ambassadors in Kyiv, the We Are Ukraine television channel reported on Aug. 3.

3 August, 04:05 PM

Sanctioned Russian ship delivers armored vehicles to Mali

Russia transported military vehicles to Mali using the sanctioned cargo ship Mikhail Britnev, the BBC reported on Aug. 2.

2 August, 10:28 PM

Trump hails 'very good' White House meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that his meeting with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy went "very good," noting that both parties managed to discuss a wide range of issues, writing on Truth Social following the summit.

29 July, 08:15 AM

All 100 U.S. senators invited to meet Zelenskyy as Russia sanctions bill looms

All 100 U.S. senators have been invited to a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as the Senate considers a bill that would impose harsher sanctions on Russia, The Hill, citing sources, reported on July 27.

28 July, 10:10 AM

Zelenskyy travels to U.S. to attend Graham funeral and meet Donald Trump

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to visit the United States on July 28, to attend the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham and hold a bilateral meeting with Donald Trump, Ukrainian diplomats and politicians told NV.

28 July, 09:00 AM

Peskov’s wife sues EU court to lift sanctions, citing ‘respect for family life’

Tatiana Navka, the wife of Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, has filed a case with the Court of Justice of the European Union seeking the removal of sanctions imposed on her and more than 2 million euros ($2.3 million) in compensation, The Moscow Times reported on July 27, citing information published in the EU’s Official Journal.

27 July, 04:14 PM

EU lifts ban on Russian sable fur imports after Italy, Greece push

European Union member states removed a ban on imports of raw, unprocessed Russian sable fur, incorporating the change into a new sanctions package against Russia agreed on July 23, according to Euractiv.

27 July, 02:39 PM

EU weighs smaller Russia sanctions packages to blunt national veto power

The European Union is considering a new approach to sanctions against Russia after Greece blocked approval of sweeping new restrictions, the Financial Times reported.

27 July, 12:41 PM

U.S. Senate places Ukraine aid bill on legislative calendar, clearing path for floor vote

The U.S. Senate has placed a bill providing comprehensive support for Ukraine on its official calendar following its second reading, clearing the way for a vote on the Senate floor, according to the official U.S. Congress website.

22 July, 10:25 AM

EU capitals demand major exemptions in new sanctions package — FT

A coordinated push by several European Union member states demanding significant carve-outs from proposed trade restrictions has plunged the bloc's four-year strategy to support Ukraine into jeopardy, Financial Times wrote on July 19.

20 July, 12:48 PM

China refuses to supply Russia with technology required for arctic-class ships

China has de facto joined Western sanctions on Russia, restricting the supply of technologies required to build arctic-class vessels capable of navigating the Northern Sea Route, The Moscow Times reported on July 17.

20 July, 11:39 AM

Latvia tells EU capitals they cannot have both war profits and lasting peace

EU member states continuing to profit from trade with Russia while stalling the latest sanctions package are directly funding the Kremlin's war machine, Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs warned in a Reuters interview on July 16.

17 July, 12:44 PM

Lindsey Graham's Russia sanctions bill secures Senate majority — Axios

Sweeping Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham has already secured more than 60 co-sponsors — a margin sufficient to guarantee its passage in the U.S. Senate, Axios reported on July 16.

17 July, 08:30 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

Inside Lindsey Graham’s relentless last days spent fighting for Ukraine and sanctions — WSJ

Shortly before emergency personnel arrived at his home on July 11, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham made his final public appearance standing outside St. Michael’s Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv, The Wall Street Journal wrote on July 13.

13 July, 01:05 PM

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