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EU readies its 19th Russia sanctions package

The European Union could unveil its 19th sanctions package against Russia as early as Sept. 19, Ukraine’s special envoy for sanctions policy, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, said on Sept. 17.

17 September 2025, 11:51 PM

Von der Leyen and Trump discuss joint economic pressure and sanctions strategy against Russia

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen discussed joint economic pressure on Russia in a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sept. 16.

17 September 2025, 10:42 AM

Japan rejects hiking tariffs at Washington’s behest

Resisting pressure from the United States, Japan will not raise punitive tariffs against countries buying Russian oil, Finance Minister Katsunobu Katō said Sept. 16, as reported by Bloomberg.

17 September 2025, 02:14 AM

EU struggles to ban Russian oil over Hungary and Slovakia’s opposition

European Union leaders are weighing fresh sanctions on Russian oil at the urging of U.S. President Donald Trump but must first overcome opposition from Hungary and Slovakia, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 15, citing informed sources.

15 September 2025, 09:47 PM

Trump hardens stance, brands Russia aggressor

After months of avoiding accusations toward Moscow, U.S. President Donald Trump finally labeled Russia the aggressor state in the war against Ukraine, Politico reported on Sep. 15.

15 September 2025, 01:19 PM

U.S. prods G7 to seize Russian assets

The Unites States will ask other G7 members to develop a legal mechanism for seizing roughly $300 billion in frozen Russian assets and redirecting the proceeds to Ukraine’s defense, Bloomberg reported on Sept. 12.

12 September 2025, 11:49 PM

UK imposes new sanctions on Russia, targeting over 100 individuals and entities

Britain announced a new sanctions package against Russia totaling more than 100 measures, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Telegram on Sept. 12.

12 September 2025, 04:56 PM

Germany seeks tougher visa rules in EU sanctions

As part of the EU’s plans for a new sanctions package against Russia, Germany’s government is pushing for tighter visa rules for entry into the Schengen area, Tagesschau reported on Sept. 12.

12 September 2025, 03:43 PM

NZ joins allies in slashing Russia’s oil price cap

New Zealand will join the EU, Britain, and Canada in lowering the price cap on Russian crude oil from $60 per barrel to $47.60 as part of the 32nd round of sanctions against the Russian dictator Vladimir Putin’s regime, Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced on Sep. 12.

12 September 2025, 02:32 PM

U.S. angling to reset relations with Belarus

The United States aims to normalize bilateral relations with Belarus, Moscow–Minsk alliance notwithstanding, U.S. Special Envoy John Cole said on Sept. 11.

11 September 2025, 09:49 PM

Medvedev mocks Britain’s top diplomat and warns of new territorial grabs in Ukraine

Deputy head of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev issued threats against Britain and sought to intimidate Ukraine with warnings of new territorial occupation on Sept. 4.

4 September 2025, 05:56 PM

Putin’s ‘despicable’ bombings keep U.S. sanctions on the table, Bessent claims

Russia’s “despicable bombing campaign” against Ukrainian cities means that the United States may still impose additional sanctions on Moscow, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sept. 1.

2 September 2025, 01:01 AM

U.S. eases Russia sanctions, allows diamond imports

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued a general license temporarily authorizing imports of industrial diamonds from Russia on Aug. 27, lifting restrictions imposed in February 2024.

28 August 2025, 02:21 AM

Russian assets should remain frozen for now—Secretary Bessent

Russia’s sovereign assets frozen in the West should remain a bargaining chip in negotiations with Moscow, rather than be confiscated immediately, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Aug. 27.

27 August 2025, 09:50 PM

62% of Americans back sanctions on Russia’s trade partners — Reuters/Ipsos poll

A majority of Americans support sanctions on countries that trade with Russia as a way to increase pressure on Moscow and force it to end the war in Ukraine, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.

27 August 2025, 03:29 PM

U.S. targets middlemen in new Iran oil sanctions package

The United States has unveiled a new sanctions package aimed at curbing Iran’s illicit oil sales, Deputy State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott announced, Ukrinform reported on Aug. 22.

22 August 2025, 10:34 AM

Sanctions force Russia to halt icebreaker construction

Russia’s state port authority Rosmorport has ended a contract with the Onega Shipyard to build two 95-meter icebreakers, Ukraine’s National Security and Defense Council (NSDC) said on Aug. 18.

18 August 2025, 09:19 PM

EU prepared to ease Russia sanctions in exchange for ceasefire in Ukraine

Ukraine’s European allies may gradually ease sanctions on Russia if Moscow agrees to a full ceasefire, Sky News reported on Aug. 13, citing Danish diplomatic sources. Denmark currently holds the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union.

13 August 2025, 09:35 PM

Zelenskyy signs decrees imposing sanctions on 35 individuals and companies linked to Rosatom and Russian energy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed two decrees imposing new personal and sectoral sanctions on 35 individuals and companies linked to Russian state corporation Rosatom and Russia’s energy sector on Aug. 9.

9 August 2025, 04:56 PM

Indian firm supplies explosive used in Russian missiles despite U.S. sanctions warning

An Indian company supplied Russia with an explosive used in missiles, Reuters reported on July 24.

24 July 2025, 10:48 AM

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