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IOC keeps sanctions on Russian athletes, reinstates Belarus

The International Olympic Committee will keep in place all restrictions on Russian participation in international sport while continuing a “constructive dialogue” with Russian officials, the IOC said in a statement on May 7.

7 May, 10:54 PM

United States and Iran near preliminary deal on nuclear program

The United States and Iran have moved closer to a preliminary memorandum that could halt the conflict and outline future agreements on Tehran’s nuclear program and sanctions relief, Axios reported, citing sources on May 6.

6 May, 05:20 PM

Bohdan may challenge Zelenskyy-imposed sanctions

Former presidential chief-of-staff Andriy Bohdan is likely to fight the sanctions imposed against him and could take the case to the European Court of Human Rights, political analyst Ihor Reiterovych said in an interview with NV Radio on May 4.

5 May, 12:39 AM

U.S. extends Lukoil sanctions waiver

In a fifth waiver extension of targeted sanctions, the U.S. Treasury Department has given Russia’s Lukoil until May 30 to negotiate a sale of its foreign assets, Interfax-Ukraine news agency reported on April 29.

29 April, 09:13 PM

Little surprise Israel buys stolen grain from Russia, expert says

Israel is happy to accept Russian ships selling stolen Ukrainian grain because it never joined Western sanctions against Moscow, on top of the cargo being sold at a discount, Ihor Semyvolos, director of the Association of Middle East Studies, told NV Radio on April 28.

29 April, 07:52 PM

Russian savings now main funding source as sanctions bite

Household savings have become the main source of financing for Russia’s economy as sanctions shut Western capital markets to domestic companies, central bank chief Elvira Nabiullina said, The Moscow Times reported on Apr. 29.

29 April, 11:39 AM

EU may sanction Israelis over ship with looted Ukrainian grain

The EU is considering sanctions on Israeli individuals and entities accused of helping Russia evade restrictions and is seeking details on Ukrainian grain allegedly looted by Moscow and imported into Israel, Haaretz reported on Apr. 28.

28 April, 06:55 PM

EU's newest sanctions package targets Russian energy, trade, crypto

The just-approved 20th package of EU sanctions against Moscow is the largest the bloc has adopted in two years and targets key sectors of Russian economy, the European Commission said in a statement on April 23.

23 April, 09:11 PM

UK Navy refrains from detaining sanctioned Russian shadow fleet tankers

The UK Royal Navy has not detained a single sanctioned Russian oil tanker despite prior harsh government statements, due to fears that maintaining the vessels would cost the state tens of millions of pounds, The Times wrote on April 20.

20 April, 08:22 AM

Ukraine urges U.S. to restore sanctions on Russian oil and petroleum products

Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States, Olha Stefanishyna, urged the Donald Trump administration to reinstate sanctions on Russian oil and petroleum products and prevent Moscow from benefiting from escalating tensions around Iran, she said on X on Apr. 19.

19 April, 11:54 AM

EU diplomats doubt April 21 meeting will unlock Ukraine-related issues

EU foreign ministers will meet in Luxembourg on April 21 to discuss a €90 billion loan for Ukraine and a 20th sanctions package against Russia, EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Apr. 18.

18 April, 07:17 PM

More than $13M stolen from Russia-linked crypto exchange in cyberattack

Sanctioned crypto exchange Grinex linked to Russia has suspended operations after a cyberattack in which assets worth about 1 billion rubles ($13.1 million) were stolen, Reuters reported on Apr. 17.

17 April, 10:55 AM

Zelenskyy sanctions Russian figures tied to Venice Biennale 2026

Sanctions against five Russian cultural figures linked to Russia's participation in the 2026 Venice Biennale were enacted by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on April 10.

10 April, 12:50 PM

President Zelenskyy urges Europe not to lift sanctions on Russia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv expects at least its European partners not to lift sanctions on Russia, commenting on recent U.S. easing of restrictions on Russia and Belarus on March 20.

20 March, 05:12 PM

EU sanctions Russian officers tied to Bucha atrocities

The European Council adopted new sanctions on nine Russian military officials accused of involvement in atrocities in Bucha in 2022, the council’s press service said on March 16.

16 March, 08:36 PM

Higher oil prices may aid Russia’s budget — Peskov

Rising oil prices and a temporary easing of U.S. sanctions could bring additional revenue to Russian energy exporters and boost budget income for Russia, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, according to The Moscow Times on March 16.

16 March, 03:56 PM

Antonio Costa warns easing U.S. sanctions on Russian oil could boost Moscow’s war effort

European Council President Antonio Costa said a U.S. decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil exports could give Moscow more resources to continue its war against Ukraine, writing on X on March 13.

13 March, 05:12 PM

Ukraine imposes sanctions on Russian judges over POW sentences

Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees enacting sanctions against Russian judges involved in illegal convictions of Ukrainian prisoners of war and extending restrictions against Russian companies, the Ukrainian President’s Office said on March 10.

10 March, 03:57 PM

Sweden detains Russian captain over forged documents

Swedish authorities have detained the Russian captain of Caffa, the cargo ship boarded on March 6, on suspicion of using forged maritime certificates and violating maritime safety laws, Swedish Prosecution Authority announced on March 9.

10 March, 01:17 AM

U.S. to exempt Rosneft’s German subsidiary from sanctions indefinitely

In a lobbying victory for Berlin, the United States will exempt the German subsidiary of Russia’s Rosneft from sanctions indefinitely, Bloomberg reported on March 4.

4 March, 08:49 PM

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