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Trump agrees to proposal to ease sanctions on Russia in exchange for political prisoners

President Donald Trump agreed to a proposal from his envoy John Coale to ease U.S. sanctions on Russia in exchange for the release of political prisoners, a strategy that could also reopen trade and business deals with Moscow even before the war in Ukraine ends, The Atlantic reported on Sept. 29.

29 September, 06:36 PM

Russia starts oil exports from Vostok Oil project giant fields

After a series of delays, Russia has begun commercial oil exports from the large-scale Arctic project Vostok Oil, with which it hopes to regain the share of the global market it lost because of sanctions, The Moscow Times reported on Sept. 31.

21 September, 01:58 PM

Iran and Russia prepared multi-year plan to counter Western sanctions

Iran and Russia developed a multi-year joint plan aimed at countering Western sanctions, Fox News reported on Sept. 20, after it obtained a nonpublic 44-page Russian government document outlining the effort.

21 September, 01:05 AM

Zelenskyy calls Graham's sanctions bill a powerful tool against Russia

It was symbolic that the U.S. House of Representatives passed Sen. Lindsey Graham's sanctions bill on the same night Russia launched another strike on Ukraine using ballistic and other missiles, as well as drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X on Sept. 17.

17 September, 11:34 AM

U.S. House clears procedural hurdle for Russia sanctions bill

The U.S. House of Representatives overcame a key procedural obstacle to advance a bill introducing new sanctions tools against Russia and countries that purchase Russian energy, The Hill reported on Sept. 15.

16 September, 11:12 AM

Ukrainian intel publishes data on over 50 Russian electronics firms

Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence has published information on 54 Russian enterprises that belong to or are managed by KRET, an electronics holding within Russia’s state corporation Rostec, according to the War&Sanctions portal updated on Sept. 15.

15 September, 03:45 PM

Peskov calls energy ceasefire ‘very good’ but ties it to tanker safety, sanctions relief

Moscow views the idea of an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine positively, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said on Sept. 15, Russian propaganda agency Interfax reported. At the same time, he said it would be effective only if strikes on Russian tankers stopped and some sanctions were lifted.

15 September, 03:22 PM

House panel clears bipartisan Lindsey Graham bill ramping up Russia sanctions

The U.S. House Rules Committee approved a bipartisan bill to tighten sanctions against Russia, The Hill reported on Sept. 14.

15 September, 10:05 AM

EU ambassadors again fail to agree on extending individual sanctions against Russia

Ambassadors from European Union member states again failed on Sept. 14 to reach an agreement on extending individual sanctions against Russia, public broadcaster Suspilne reported, citing its own sources.

14 September, 06:28 PM

Russian imports from Maldives soar 90-fold since invasion of Ukraine

The Maldives draws millions of tourists each year with its white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and luxury resorts. But behind that postcard-perfect image, a new trade has quietly emerged: a network of companies helping Russia evade sanctions, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sept. 1, citing a range of documents and comments from Western officials.

2 September, 01:15 PM

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

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