Sanctions
Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz does not justify lifting sanctions on Russia, says Macron
The French President believes that the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz does not justify the lifting of sanctions against Russian oil.
EU did not include Georgian port in 20th package of sanctions against Russia
The European Union has decided not to include the Georgian port of Kulevi in the 20th package of sanctions against Russia.
The Netherlands is preparing new steps against the Russian “shadow fleet,” — Zelenskyy
This includes possible legislative changes to block and confiscate vessels transporting Russian oil in circumvention of restrictions.
Dozens of companies and one server: a technical error revealed a $90 billion Russian sanctions circumvention scheme
Journalists have uncovered a scheme to circumvent sanctions that allowed Russia to export at least $90 billion worth of oil.
Britain prepares new sanctions against Russia’s “shadow fleet” over restrictions circumvention schemes
The UK plans to continue to renew and strengthen sanctions against Russia in order to block channels for their circumvention.
Russian companies sold oil, yachts and coal from occupied territories of Ukraine, bypassing sanctions
One of the yachts is linked to former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, who allegedly bought it for $4.4 million in 2024.
New EU sanctions package against Russia may include restrictions on Georgian port
The draft of the 20th package of sanctions of the European Union against Russia includes an evidence base and sanctions against the Georgian port of Kulevi.
Canada imposes sanctions on 100 Russian vessels and lowers oil price ceiling
The decision is aimed at increasing economic pressure on Russia, reducing its energy revenues and narrowing its financial capabilities.
Australia announces sanctions against Russia’s “shadow fleet”
Australia has strengthened sanctions against Russia ahead of the fourth anniversary of its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Britain imposes sanctions on one of the largest operators of the “shadow fleet”
The UK government has announced the largest package of sanctions against Russia in four years since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.