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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

Zelenskyy sanctions 5 individuals for spreading anti-Ukrainian propaganda

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has imposed sanctions on five individuals — three Ukrainians and two Russians — for spreading anti-Ukrainian propaganda, according to a decree published on the President’s website on July 20.

20 July 2025, 06:39 PM

Ukrainian President reviews EU sanctions and diplomatic efforts with FM Sybiha

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he had reviewed a report from Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga and instructed him to align the 18th EU sanctions package against Russia with Ukrainian law, Zelenskyy wrote on his Telegram channel on July 19.

19 July 2025, 05:19 PM

UK announces sanctions against Russian cyber units over threats to Europe

The United Kingdom imposed sanctions on over 20 Russian intelligence officers, hackers and entities for malicious cyberattacks targeting Europe, the government said in a statement on July 18.

18 July 2025, 06:46 PM

Europe’s security and freedom depend on Ukraine — Emmanuel Macron

Europe’s security, freedom, and future depend on Ukraine’s fate, French President Emmanuel Macron said after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 18.

18 July 2025, 03:48 PM

Russian oil companies can't fix refineries as sanctions cut off access to parts

Russian oil companies are struggling to repair refineries due to Western sanctions, Russia’s energy minister said, according to The Moscow Times on July 18.

18 July 2025, 10:55 AM

Slovakia continues to veto EU’s new Russia sanctions

The European Commission has failed to persuade Slovakia to drop its opposition to EU’s proposed 18th package of sanctions against Russia, Reuters reported on July 15.

15 July 2025, 10:31 PM

Mark Rutte asked China India Brazil to pressure Putin to stop war to avoid sanctions

Representatives of China, India, and Brazil should call Vladimir Putin and urge him to cease fire to avoid secondary sanctions, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Fox News on July 15.

15 July 2025, 02:00 PM

U.S. to impose new sanctions on Russia if no Ukraine ceasefire deal in 50 days—Trump

Unless a ceasefire in the Russo–Ukrainian war is reached within 50 days, the United States will impose a 100% tariff on goods from countries that trade with Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump said on July 14.

14 July 2025, 08:13 PM

Slovakia and Malta are blocking the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia

Slovakia and Malta are currently blocking the European Union’s 18th package of sanctions against Russia, several European diplomats familiar with the talks told European Truth on July 14.

14 July 2025, 04:39 PM

Sybiha urges U.S. and EU to impose sanctions on Russia after massive attack

Andriy Sybiha condemned Russia’s massive attack and urged the U.S. and EU to impose sanctions on July 10.

10 July 2025, 12:39 PM

U.S. Senate to vote on Russia sanctions ‘soon,’ Sen. Graham says

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said the U.S. Senate will soon vote on the bill imposing harsh sanctions on Moscow and tariffs on countries buying Russian oil.

9 July 2025, 12:55 AM

Lukashenko proposes Trump restore U.S.-Belarus ties

Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko has proposed that U.S. President Donald Trump restore relations between Washington and Minsk, the state-run BelTA news agency reported on July 4.

4 July 2025, 12:31 PM

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