sanctions against Russia

Zelenskyy slams U.S. easing of Russian oil sanctions

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the continuation of eased U.S. sanctions on Russian oil in a post on X on April 19, saying it does not correspond to the real situation on the battlefield or in diplomacy and “fuels the Russian leadership’s illusion that they can continue the war.”

19 April, 03:29 PM

Trump to extend Russia oil sanctions waiver this week

The Trump administration is likely to extend this week a waiver easing sanctions on Russian oil, potentially opening a similar step for Iranian energy, Semafor reported on April 9, citing former U.S. Treasury and State Department officials.

9 April, 08:14 PM

Alaska LNG developer eyeing discounted Russian equipment from sanctioned project

The company Polar LNG, which plans to build a liquefied natural gas plant in Alaska, hopes to purchase equipment at a discount from Russia’s Arctic LNG-2 project, which is under U.S. sanctions, Reuters reported on March 31, citing Polar LNG CEO Joel Riddle.

31 March, 03:25 PM

Hungary to block €90B Ukraine loan until Druzhba flows resume

Hungary will continue blocking a €90 billion ($103 billion) EU loan for Ukraine and the 20th sanctions package against Russia until Kyiv resumes Russian oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said on the sidelines of the EU Foreign Affairs Council meeting, European Pravda reported on March 16.

16 March, 04:55 PM

EU extends Russia sanctions unchanged with no removals

The European Union will extend its personal sanctions against Russian citizens supporting the war in Ukraine without any changes or removals, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Europe editor Rikard Jozwiak reported on X on March 14.

14 March, 04:05 PM

Surging global oil prices still fail to rescue Russia's breaking federal budget

Global oil prices rose following the conflict in Iran to their highest level since July 2024, however, this is still insufficient to balance the Russian budget, Reuters wrote on March 3.

4 March, 10:10 AM

Activists march in Washington marking fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion

Hundreds of activists gathered on the National Mall in Washington on Feb. 22 for a march marking the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, CNN reported.

22 February, 02:10 PM

EU finalizes 20th Russia sanctions package amid Hungary delay risk

The European Union is nearing completion of its 20th sanctions package against Russia, but final adoption could be delayed by Hungary’s stance, Politico reported on Feb. 17, citing EU diplomats.

17 February, 02:11 PM

France targets Russia’s shadow fleet and readies new sanctions

Paris intends to increase pressure on Russia, including by preparing new sanctions at the European level and continuing efforts to counter Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, French President Emmanuel Macron wrote on X on Jan. 28.

29 January, 09:35 AM

Sweden releases Russian cargo ship tied to North Korean arms trade

Swedish prosecutors decided not to open an investigation into possible sanctions violations by the Russian Adler cargo ship, earlier detained near Sweden’s coast, local outlet SVT reported on Dec. 21.

22 December 2025, 10:14 AM

Zelenskyy calls for transnational sanctions enforcement platform

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged the European Union to create an international platform to monitor and restrict the export of dual-use goods to Russia.

4 July 2025, 02:17 AM

Australia imposes new sanctions on Russia

Australia has introduced a new round of sanctions against Russian individuals and entities, targeting 37 people and seven organizations, the country’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement on June 26.

26 June 2025, 10:25 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

EU's next Russia sanctions must hit oil fleet and banks — Yermak

The 18th package of EU sanctions must include restrictions on Russia’s banking and energy sectors, its tanker fleet, and introduce secondary sanctions, Presidential Office head Andrii Yermak wrote on Telegram on June 9.

10 June 2025, 08:28 AM

Bloomberg reveals what’s in the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia

The European Union is considering lowering the price cap on Russian oil as part of its upcoming 18th sanctions package against Russia, Bloomberg reported on May 24, citing sources familiar with the matter.

24 May 2025, 07:55 PM

Ukraine urges EU to seize Russian assets and hit oil buyers as U.S. backs off

Ukraine plans to ask the European Union next week to consider sweeping new sanctions against Russia, including the seizure of Russian assets and restrictions on certain buyers of Russian oil, as the United States pulls back from intensifying pressure on Moscow, Reuters reported on May 21.

21 May 2025, 01:49 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

EU prepares 'Plan B' as Hungary threatens to block sanctions extension against Russia

Brussels is preparing a "Plan B" in response to Hungary's efforts to block the EU sanctions extension against Russia, Rikard Jozwiak, Radio Free Europe’s Europe editor wrote on April 15.

15 April 2025, 02:29 PM

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

UK to announce its largest sanctions package against Russia – Lammy

The United Kingdom will announce its largest sanctions package against Russia on Feb. 24, the third anniversary of Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said, DW reported on Feb. 23.

23 February 2025, 12:11 PM

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