sanctions against Russia

China protests UK sanctions against Chinese companies

China expressed “strong dissatisfaction” and a “firm protest” to the British government after two Chinese companies were added to the United Kingdom’s sanctions list, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on May 6, Ukraine’s state news agency Ukrinform reported.

6 May, 04:27 PM

EU prepares strict 21st sanctions package targeting Russian energy

The European Union has already begun developing a 21st sanctions package against Russia, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna stated, ERR reported on April 28.

28 April, 02:15 PM

Russia deploys 'shadow airlift' to supply military with restricted tech

Russia has established a massive logistics scheme using civilian cargo flights to supply its military-industrial complex with critical sanctioned components, according to an investigation by Dallas Analytics released on April 25.

27 April, 03:55 PM

Beijing slams EU for targeting Chinese firms in latest Russia-related sanctions

China’s Ministry of Commerce issued a "firm opposition" against the European Union’s inclusion of Chinese companies in its 20th package of sanctions against Russia, demanding their immediate removal from the list, Reuters reported on April 25.

26 April, 12:59 PM

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

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