Section: Sanctions
Russia chooses to stay formally in war with Japan after sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine were provided
On March 21, 2022, it was announced that the Russian Federation will quit peace talks with Japan about signing a formal World War II peace treaty. Additionally, the economic projects related to the disputed Kuril islands will stay frozen and Russia ends a visa-free regime for Japanese people to visit their native lands annexed by the former...
New Sanctions against Russia for invasion of Ukraine
On 15 March 2022, the European Commission has announced that the EU with international partners, notably the U.S, together with other World Trade Organization (WTO) members, agree on the fourth package of restrictive measures against Russia in response to Russian attacks on Ukraine and its civilians. “The bloc in consultation with our...
Ukrinform: Canada extends sanctions against Yanukovych and his associates
The Government of Canada extended economic sanctions against former Ukrainian president Viktor Yanukovych and 15 of his associates. Read more here. The post Ukrinform: Canada extends sanctions against Yanukovych and his associates appeared first on KyivPost. Source: Ukrinform: Canada extends sanctions against Yanukovych and his...
Beware the Lure of Sanctions for Russia’s Latest Aggression
It’s Monday, which means that Russia is again antagonizing its neighbors to the west. But instead of little green men, Wagner “private” security forces, or Russian regulars acting under another flag, this time the FSB—Russia’s internal security service—openly fired upon and captured three Ukrainian naval vessels attempting to traverse...
Central and Eastern Europe’s Pushback Against Sanctions on Russia
While the Kremlin’s hopes for a partial relaxation of US sanctions on Russia have all but evaporated due to increasing tension between Moscow and Washington, Russia can still count on friends and partners in Eastern Europe to promote sanctions relief. For example, in a speech to the Council of Europe on October 10, Czech President Miloš...
Targeting Russia’s Oil: Why Sanctions Will Ultimately Work
It has been three years since the European Union (EU) and the United States enacted a series of sanctions against Russia for the unlawful annexation of Crimea and the subsequent war in eastern Ukraine. Some of these sanctions deliberately target Russia’s oil industry because it is the backbone of the country’s economy. However, as...
Nobody will fight for Crimea; sanctions seen as best option – NATO Parliamentary Assembly speaker
Speaker at the NATO Parliamentary Assembly`s 2017 Spring Session Soli Ozel says that nobody is going to fight for Russian-annexed Crimea, and sanctions against Russia remain the best option. See also: Russia deploys six nuclear warheads in Crimea ”All I`m saying is: there is a limited number of instruments that are available to begin with, and...
G7 warns Russia sanctions can be strengthened
The Great Seven (G7), that is the United States, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, and Japan, are ready, if necessary, to boost Russia sanctions, according to a communique signed following a G7 summit in Italy`s Taormina. ”We also stand ready to take further restrictive measures in order to increase costs on Russia should its actions so...
Trump adviser says no plans to ease sanctions on Russia – The Washington Times
A top White House adviser said Friday that U.S. President Donald Trump has no plans to lift sanctions against Russia and might even take a ”tougher” approach with Moscow, according to The Washington Times. ”We`re not lowering our sanctions on Russia,” said Gary Cohn, director of the national economic council, The Washington Times reported. ”If...
EU, U.S. to continue sanctions policy on Russia, Russia does nothing to expect sanctions lift – Donald Tusk
President of the European Council Donald Tusk has said that the European Union and the United States will continue their common sanctions policy toward Russia. ”My impression of that when it comes to conflict in Ukraine we were more or less on the same line with President Trump and Secretary Tillerson. Of course, maybe I`m less optimistic when it...
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General Staff operational report August 22, 2023 on the Russian invasion of Ukraine Tuesday, August 22, 2023 - 18:55 (EEST)
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