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Cyprus fails to revoke 'golden passports' from Putin's inner circle

Nikolai Yegorov, a former classmate of Russian President Vladimir Putin at Leningrad State University, still holds a "golden passport" – the investment citizenship of Cyprus, Novaya Gazeta reported on Dec. 6.

6 December 2024, 06:19 PM

Russia lifts key gas payment demand amid Gazprombank sanctions

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has allowed foreign companies to pay for gas through intermediaries, lifting the requirement to pay through Gazprombank, which has been under U.S. sanctions since November, The Bell reported on Dec. 5.

6 December 2024, 11:55 AM

Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project nearly halted due to Western sanctions

Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project has nearly halted its gas production due to Western sanctions, Bloomberg reported on Nov. 12. The project, which is one of Russia's largest, saw its gas production drop by over 90% in November 2024.

13 November 2024, 04:28 AM

Zelenskyy implements sanctions against Russian and Belarusian individuals and entities

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has enacted National Security and Defense Council sanctions against individuals and entities from Russia and Belarus, as outlined in the orders published on the President's Office website on Nov. 12.

12 November 2024, 07:45 PM

Russia partially halts operations at three oil refineries

Russia has partially halted operations at three oil refineries due to difficulties in completing planned maintenance in October, Ukraine's Foreign Intelligence Service reported on Facebook on Nov. 7.

7 November 2024, 03:20 PM

Ukraine to ban sanctioned software: European Business Association proposes transition plan

The European Business Association (EBA) appealed to the Ukrainian government and parliament with a proposal to finalize Bill No. 11492, which introduces a ban on the use of sanctioned software and access to electronic information resources.

7 November 2024, 02:45 PM

Dutch banks unfreeze Russian assets worth $600 million

Dutch banks have unfrozen approximately EUR 560 million ($614 million) in Russian assets due to "exceptions made for pending payments and the removal of sanctioned owners," according to a report published by Dutch newspaper Telegraaf on Oct. 5.

8 October 2024, 09:58 PM

Kyrgyzstan imposes new rules on transit payments for goods from Europe and China

Kyrgyzstan has introduced new regulations requiring guarantees for transit payments to China and Europe, aiming to prevent the circumvention of sanctions against Russia, The Moscow Times reported on Sept. 30, citing reports from importers.

30 September 2024, 01:55 PM

Ukraine urges to boost air defense to protect energy grid ahead of winter amid escalating Russian attacks

Ukraine's Energy Minister Herman Halushchenko has called on international partners to help strengthen air defense systems to protect energy infrastructure, Interfax-Ukraine reported on Sept. 10.

11 September 2024, 10:48 AM

Russian oligarchs acquire share in Harbour Energy despite restrictions

Russian oligarchs Mikhail Fridman and Petr Aven, who are under EU and U.S. sanctions, have become co-owners of the UK's largest oil producer, Harbour Energy, the BBC reported on Sept. 3.

5 September 2024, 04:52 PM

Georgian Railways scrap Russian locomotive deal amid US sanctions concerns

Georgia’s state-owned transportation company, Georgian Railways, has canceled an $80.5 million contract to purchase Russian-made locomotives due to U.S. sanctions, NewsGeorgia reported on Aug. 22.

22 August 2024, 02:15 PM

Kyrgyzstan’s top bank suspends transfers through Russian banking network

Kyrgyzstan's MBank has suspended money transfers through Russian banks, including Sberbank, Tinkoff, and MTS Bank, citing concerns over sanctions, the bank’s press service announced on Aug. 19, news agency Interfax reports.

19 August 2024, 06:30 PM

Chinese banks reject yuan associated with Russia as 'dirty' currency

In the first seven months of 2024, trade turnover between China and Russia reached $136.67 billion, marking a 1.6% increase compared to the same period last year, Russian business outlet Kommersant reported on Aug. 7.

7 August 2024, 12:25 PM

U.S. officials press Turkey to curb tech trade aiding Russia

The U.S. government has urged Turkish authorities to stop supplying Russia with microchips and other components used in military equipment, according to a report by the Financial Times on Aug. 7.

7 August 2024, 11:47 AM

Raiffeisen bank limits services for Russians under regulatory pressure

The Russian division of Austria's Raiffeisen Bank International announced a temporary suspension on opening new brokerage accounts, Reuters reported on Aug. 5.

6 August 2024, 11:05 AM

Lithuania addresses Russian opposition’s claims of ‘unfair’ sanctions

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis commented on the calls of the released Russian opposition activists to ease sanctions against “ordinary Russians” on X on Aug. 4.

5 August 2024, 11:28 AM

Central Asian banks reject Russian payments, disrupting transactions

Banks in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan are increasingly refusing to accept funds from Russian companies, according to a review of the activities of fuel and energy sector transportation companies Digital FEA, GTL, and Logita Trade, The Moscow Times reported on July 25.

26 July 2024, 01:24 PM

Ukrainian FM urges Hong Kong to block Russia from evading sanctions

During his visit to China, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba visited the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) and called for measures to prevent Russia from using Hong Kong to circumvent sanctions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine reported on July 25.

26 July 2024, 12:45 AM

Russia forming LNG ‘dark fleet’ to bypass Western sanctions

Russia is forming an LNG ‘dark fleet’ as secret buyers with alleged ties to Russia have bought dozens of gas carriers registered in the United Arab Emirates over the past year, Financial Times reported on July 22.

22 July 2024, 10:17 PM

U.S. reports decline in illicit microchip shipments to Russia through Hong Kong

Illicit shipments of microelectronics to Russia via Hong Kong and China have decreased by a fifth this year, according to data from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Reuters reported on July 21.

22 July 2024, 04:33 PM

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