sanctions on Russia

France backs lifting sanctions on Usmanov to secure citizens’ release in Azerbaijan

France supports removing Russian-Uzbek billionaire Alisher Usmanov from the European Union sanctions list as part of negotiations with Azerbaijan over the release of several French citizens, the Financial Times reported on Sept. 14, citing people familiar with the matter.

15 September, 05:38 PM

Russian bank chief warns Tether can freeze USDT holdings at U.S. direction

Russians could see assets held in USDT, one of the world’s most popular stablecoins, frozen, according to Petr Fradkov, head of PSB — a key bank serving Russia’s military-industrial complex.

10 August, 01:06 PM

EU imposes new Russia sanctions as Moscow intensifies strikes on Ukrainian cities

The European Union approved new sanctions against Russia on Aug. 7 in response to intensified attacks on Ukraine, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced on X.

7 August, 01:52 PM

Fresh U.S. sanctions package in limbo after Lindsey Graham death — Politico

The introduction of new U.S. sanctions against Russia has been thrown into question following the death of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, Politico wrote on July 13.

13 July, 12:17 PM

G7 leaders agree to tighten energy sanctions on Russia, boost Ukraine air defense

G7 leaders meeting in France on June 16 agreed to “increase pressure” on Moscow through energy sanctions, AFP reported, citing a diplomatic source.

16 June, 04:16 PM

U.S. Treasury extends licence for sale of Lukoil foreign assets until late June

The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has extended the deadline for the sale of Russian oil giant Lukoil’s foreign assets by nearly a month, according to an OFAC document dated May 28.

29 May, 02:20 PM

No good news yet on sanctions, Kallas says as EU works to clear obstacles

There is still no good news on sanctions, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on March 31, Suspilne reported.

31 March, 03:57 PM

Zelenskyy presses Trump meeting to unlock stalled Russia sanctions talks

Talks on sanctions against Russia between Ukraine and the United States will require a face-to-face meeting because no discussion has yet taken place between the two presidents, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said while speaking with journalists, Interfax-Ukraine reported on March 14.

15 March, 10:30 PM

EU aims for full Russian crypto ban—report

The European Union has proposed a complete ban on cryptocurrency transactions linked to Russia to stop Moscow from evading sanctions through assets outside the traditional banking system, the Financial Times reported on Feb. 10.

11 February, 01:06 AM

Britain eyeing seizures of Russian shadow fleet tankers

Britain is considering military seizures of Russian shadow fleet tankers to enforce sanctions and further cut Moscow’s oil revenues, potentially “opening a new front” against Russia, The Guardian reported on Feb. 7.

7 February, 08:43 PM

Sanctions on Russia can be expanded if peace talks stall — Bessent

The United States Treasury Department is considering the possibility of tightening sanctions against Russia, with further restrictions depending on the course of peace negotiations, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Feb. 5.

6 February, 08:26 AM

U.S. prepares new Russia sanctions but shows no sign of enforcing them

The United States has prepared additional sanctions targeting Russia, but there’s no indication they’ll be enforced any time soon, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 4, citing European officials.

4 February, 02:32 PM

EU Parliament committee backs ban on Russian, Belarusian steel

The European Parliament's International Trade Committee has approved measures to restrict steel imports to the EU market, including a full ban on steel from Russia and Belarus, according to a statement on the parliament's website on Jan. 27.

2 February, 07:15 PM

EU preparing 20th Russia sanctions package targeting oil, banks, shadow fleet

The European Union is preparing its 20th package of sanctions against Russia that would intensify pressure on Kremlin oil revenues, expand restrictions on banks and the shadow fleet, and target sanctions-evasion schemes, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 30, citing people familiar with the talks.

31 January, 12:25 PM

Kallas says EU aims to adopt 20th Russia sanctions package on Feb. 24

The European Union plans to approve its 20th package of sanctions against Russia on Feb. 24, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas said after a meeting of the EU Foreign Affairs Council, according to European Pravda, on Jan. 29.

30 January, 01:40 AM

Spain escorts sanctioned Russian oil tanker to Morocco without arrest

A Spanish rescue vessel escorted a tanker under EU sanctions for transporting Russian oil to a port in Morocco without detaining it, Reuters reported on Jan. 27.

28 January, 04:23 PM

8 Iskander-K producers unsanctioned, Ukraine's intelligence reveals

Eight enterprises involved in producing Russia’s Iskander-K cruise missiles remain free of any sanctions, Ukraine’s Defense Intelligence (HUR) reported on Telegram on Jan. 21.

21 January, 03:55 PM

Trump backs bipartisan bill for tougher Russia sanctions, Graham says

President Donald Trump has agreed to support a bipartisan bill that would tighten sanctions on Russia, particularly targeting its oil revenues, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said on Jan. 8, after a meeting with the president.

8 January, 12:04 PM

Russia’s war economy nears breaking point

Russia’s economy is sliding toward a deep recession and faces the risk of a systemic banking crisis amid falling oil revenues, mounting Western sanctions, and the depletion of financial reserves, The Washington Post reported on Dec. 22, citing economic analysts and official Russian data.

23 December 2025, 08:51 AM

EU extends Russia sanctions through July 2026

The Council of the European Union has extended sanctions against Russia for another six months — through July 31, 2026 — the Council’s press service announced on Dec. 22.

22 December 2025, 07:58 PM

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