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Russian rail logistics in continued decline — report

Cargo volumes carried by Russian Railways (RZD) continue to plummet: in 2024, shipments fell 4.1%, a record drop in 15 years, but in 2025 the decline doubled, according to RZD statistics cited by The Moscow Times on June 5.

5 June 2025, 10:42 PM

Stronger sanctions from US and EU needed to pressure Russia — Stubb

Finland’s President Alexander Stubb called on the United States and the European Union to intensify sanctions against Russia in a statement posted on the social media platform X on June 5.

5 June 2025, 10:43 AM

Ukrainian officials to discuss new sanctions with US senators

A Ukrainian delegation will brief U.S. senators to discuss a sanctions bill targeting Russia and its major energy buyers, China and India, Senator Richard Blumenthal told Politico on June 4.

4 June 2025, 01:19 PM

Russian strike on Sumy draws strong response from Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the Russian strike on central Sumy, calling it further proof of how Russia “wants” to end the war and urged stronger sanctions in a statement on his Telegram channel on June 3.

3 June 2025, 01:39 PM

Rosneft profits collapse as oil prices slide

Russia’s state-owned oil company, Rosneft, has seen its net profit decline by 58% in Q1 2025, compared to the same period last year, independent Russian newspaper The Moscow Times reported on June 2.

3 June 2025, 01:51 AM

U.S. should hit Russia with sanctions — Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on the United States to impose sanctions on Russia once it “confirms” it is “not ready for peace,” BFMTV reports on May 30.

30 May 2025, 05:19 PM

Russia’s oil revenues fall to two-year low — report

Russian revenues from crude oil exports fell to a two-year low as global energy prices continue to slide, Bloomberg reported on May 28.

28 May 2025, 11:48 PM

Russia’s hockey team barred from 2026 Winter Olympics

The International Olympic Committee has ruled that Russia’s national ice hockey team will not participate in the 2026 Winter Games in Milan and Cortina, Italy, Reuters reported on May 27.

27 May 2025, 08:27 PM

Zelenskyy’s envoy denies U.S.-EU sanctions cooperation has collapsed

Ukraine’s sanctions commissioner, Vladyslav Vlasiuk, denied claims that U.S.-EU coordination on sanctions has ended, reporting on his Facebook page that cooperation continues on May 27.

27 May 2025, 02:55 PM

Bloomberg reveals what’s in the EU’s 18th sanctions package against Russia

The European Union is considering lowering the price cap on Russian oil as part of its upcoming 18th sanctions package against Russia, Bloomberg reported on May 24, citing sources familiar with the matter.

24 May 2025, 07:55 PM

G7 finance ministers threaten Russia with harsher sanctions

The Group of Seven (G7) countries' Finance Ministers have warned that they are prepared to increase pressure on Russia, including through expanded sanctions, if Moscow does not agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine, DW reported on May 22.

23 May 2025, 07:59 AM

EU slaps high tariffs on Russian and Belarusian fertilizers and farm goods

The European Parliament voted to impose high tariffs on fertilizers and certain agricultural products from Russia and Belarus to prevent a potential threat to EU food security and limit Russia's funding of the war against Ukraine, Reuters reports on May 22.

22 May 2025, 03:19 PM

Ukraine urges EU to seize Russian assets and hit oil buyers as U.S. backs off

Ukraine plans to ask the European Union next week to consider sweeping new sanctions against Russia, including the seizure of Russian assets and restrictions on certain buyers of Russian oil, as the United States pulls back from intensifying pressure on Moscow, Reuters reported on May 21.

21 May 2025, 01:49 PM

EU sanctions German couple for anti-Ukrainian activism

The European Union imposed sanctions against Elena Kolbasnikova and her husband Max Schlund—pro-Russian influence agents living in Germany—Reuters reported on May 20.

21 May 2025, 02:11 AM

Ukrainian FM Andrii Sybiha calls for tougher EU sanctions on Russia

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged the EU to go beyond its 17th sanctions package and cap Russian oil at $30, speaking on during a visit to the EU Council of Foreign Ministers in Brussels, according to the Foreign Ministry on May 20.

20 May 2025, 07:59 PM

Trump risks looking weak as he avoids tough stance on Putin

U.S. President Donald Trump is shelving tougher sanctions on Russia and pushing for yet more talks after a cordial phone call with Vladimir Putin on May 19.

20 May 2025, 12:00 PM

EU to target Russia’s ‘shadow fleet’ in fresh sanctions

The European Union plans to impose new sanctions on Russia's "shadow fleet" used to evade oil export restrictions, Zeit reported on May 17.

17 May 2025, 06:46 PM

Istanbul talks prove Putin is not interested in peace — Von der Leyen

After Russia remained unwilling to make any concessions at the negotiations with Ukraine in Istanbul, the West must increase pressure on Moscow, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on May 16.

16 May 2025, 09:44 PM

Rare metal starvation chocking Russia’s arms production

The shortage of the rare earth metal tantalum is one of the factors contributing to the decline in Russia's arms production, American military correspondent David Axe wrote in his article for The Telegraph published on May 12.

13 May 2025, 12:04 PM

Weimar+ statement: Arms for Kyiv, sanctions for Moscow

The Foreign Ministers of the Weimar+ countries called for an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine, reaffirmed their solidarity with the Ukrainian people, and their full support for the security, sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine in a joint statement following the May 12 meeting in London.

13 May 2025, 08:35 AM

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