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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

U.S. delays Lukoil asset sales to pressure Russia in Ukraine peace talks — report

The United States is slow walking the sale of international assets owned by Russian oil giant Lukoil to use the proceeds as leverage against Moscow in peace negotiations over Ukraine, Reuters reported on Feb. 26, citing people familiar with the matter.

27 February, 02:08 AM

Study shows how Russia uses UK overseas territories to bypass sanctions

Russian businesses registered in Britain’s overseas territories transferred more than $8 billion to Russia from February 2022 to January 2025, according to a study by Transparency International Russia on Feb. 25.

25 February, 06:52 PM

Canada announces $1.46 billion in military aid to Ukraine, additional sanctions on Russia

On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Canada announced CAD$2 billion ($1.46 billion) in military assistance and new sanctions against Russia, the government said in a statement.

24 February, 10:50 PM

Trump and Putin reportedly hold informal Nord Stream talks without EU involvement

Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump are allegedly discussing a possible resumption of the Nord Stream gas pipelines under an arrangement that would place them under U.S. oversight, Germany’s Berliner Zeitung reported, saying the contacts are informal and exclude the European Union on Feb. 22.

22 February, 10:46 AM

Ukraine sanctions 225 shadow fleet captains under Zelenskyy decree

Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees enacting National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine decisions to impose sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet and individuals linked to its military-industrial complex, the President’s Office said on Feb. 21.

21 February, 04:11 PM

EU stalls on 20th Russia sanctions package

The European Union member states failed to approve the 20th package of Russia sanctions proposed by the European Commission, Ukrainian public broadcaster Suspilne reported on Feb. 20.

20 February, 08:36 PM

Belgium jails GRU officer for sanction busting

Belgian authorities have jailed Viktor Labin, an officer with Russia’s GRU military intelligence, for arranging shipments of coordinate measuring machines to Russian defense companies, independent Russian outlet The Insider reported on Feb. 19.

19 February, 09:44 PM

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