sanctions on Russia

Trump hints at secondary sanctions on Russia if Ukraine talks stall

President Donald Trump said he is “always considering” secondary sanctions on Russia if the Kremlin continues to evade a peaceful resolution to its war against Ukraine, the BBC reported on May 14, citing his remarks from Saudi Arabia en route to Qatar.

14 May 2025, 05:35 PM

EU approves 17th sanctions package against Russia

European Union ambassadors approved the 17th package of sanctions targeting Russia, Rikard Jozwiak, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty correspondent, reported on X on May 14.

14 May 2025, 12:21 PM

EU devises new path to preserve Russia sanctions despite Hungary

The European Union developed a legal workaround to bypass Hungary’s potential veto on extending economic sanctions against Russia, including €200 billion ($222 billion) in frozen state assets, by shifting measures to a new framework requiring only majority approval, the Financial Times reported on May 13, citing five EU officials.

13 May 2025, 02:15 PM

Europe holds fire, waits for Putin-Zelenskyy summit

European leaders are ready to wait for a potential summit between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin before pushing Washington for new joint sanctions against Moscow, Bloomberg reported on May 12, citing sources familiar with the discussions.

13 May 2025, 10:09 AM

Germany warns Russia of sanctions if ceasefire not accepted by day’s end

Russia must agree to a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine by the end of May 12, or face new sanctions, German government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius warned, as reported by The Guardian.

12 May 2025, 06:29 PM

Zelenskyy: Ukraine ready to talk, but only if Russia halts all attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s offer to hold direct peace talks “without any preconditions” as “a good sign,” but said the real first step should be a full and lasting ceasefire, starting May 12.

11 May 2025, 12:06 PM

UK hits Putin’s shadow oil jugular

Britain is to announce its biggest ever sanctions package targeting up to 100 oil tankers of Russia’s shadow fleet, ramping up pressure on Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and protecting UK and European critical national infrastructure, according to a Cabinet press release published on May 9.

9 May 2025, 10:40 AM

Trump throws weight behind Ukraine's 30-day ceasefire offer

U.S. President Donald Trump called on Russia and Ukraine for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in his late-night Truth Social post on May 8, following his telephone conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

9 May 2025, 08:39 AM

Hungary okays EU’s 17th sanctions package against Russia, approval likely in May

Hungary is not blocking the European Union’s 17th sanctions package against Russia, potentially allowing its formal approval in May 2025, European Pravda reported on May 8, citing EU diplomats in Brussels.

8 May 2025, 07:25 PM

Yes, he’s a war criminal: U.S. Treasury Secretary slams Putin

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Russian dictator Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” during a Congressional Finance Committee hearing on May 7, the Kyiv Post reported.

8 May 2025, 10:27 AM

Brussels targets Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ in new sanctions package draft

The European Commission has finalized a 17th sanctions package against Russia, largely focused on its fleet of uninsured tankers exporting crude oil, Bloomberg and Reuters reported on May 6.

6 May 2025, 10:21 PM

Polish president calls for harsher US sanctions on Russia

Polish President Andrzej Duda said he is pressuring US President Donald Trump to tighten sanctions against Russia and force it to end the war, Politico wrote on May 5.

6 May 2025, 10:10 AM

Zelenskyy slams Russia’s drone attack on Kharkiv as ‘strike on civilians’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on May 3 that Russian forces carried out another large-scale drone strike targeting civilians in Kharkiv, launching Iranian-made Shahed kamikaze drones at residential neighborhoods.

3 May 2025, 10:10 AM

EU seeks to coordinate new sanctions package against Russia with US — French Foreign Minister

European Union countries aim to coordinate with the US on a new sanctions package in the event that Moscow refuses to engage in peace negotiations, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said, France24 reported on May 1.

2 May 2025, 09:10 AM

India boosts Russian crude imports to two-year high

India’s imports of Russian crude oil climbed to 2.15 million barrels per day in April 2025, marking the highest monthly volume since May 2023, Bloomberg reported on April 22, citing data from analytics firm Kpler.

22 April 2025, 04:28 PM

Only real strength can stop Russia’s war machine - Ukraine's Foreign Minister

Russia is a machine of terror, and it can only be stopped through diplomacy and pressure — particularly with more sanctions, Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha wrote on X on April 18.

18 April 2025, 01:49 PM

Trump extends Biden-era Russia sanctions for one year

U.S. President Donald Trump extended Biden-era sanctions against Russia for one year, according to an executive order published on the Federal Register’s website on April 11.

12 April 2025, 08:34 PM

Trump may impose more Russia sanctions by April’s end if ceasefire fails

President Donald Trump may slap additional sanctions on Russia if a ceasefire with Ukraine is not secured by the end of April 2025, Axios reported on April 11, citing a source familiar with the matter.

11 April 2025, 06:03 PM

Russia’s sole TV brand ceases production

Russia’s only homegrown television, the Irbis, is no longer in production as the Voronezh-based Kvant factory has halted assembly due to lackluster demand, particularly from the state sector, The Moscow Times reported on April 9.

9 April 2025, 02:08 PM

Ukraine hopes to access frozen Russian assets by 2026 to fund reconstruction and cover budget needs — NBU

Ukraine hopes to begin receiving external financing in 2026, including funds from the principal of Russian frozen assets, NBU head Andrii Pushnyi wrote on Facebook on April 8.

9 April 2025, 11:43 AM

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