Section: Sanctions
EU extended sanctions against Russia for recognizing the “independence” of 4 regions of Ukraine
The Council of the European Union decided on February 20, 2023, to extend the sanctions against the Russian Federation, introduced for the recognition of the “independence” of the territories of Ukraine occupied by Russia. Source: The Council of the European Union We are talking about recognizing the “independence” of...
US and G7 are preparing a large-scale package of sanctions against Russia on February 24
US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Ambassador Victoria Nuland noted on February 16, 2023, that the United States, together with its G7 partners, is preparing a new large-scale package of sanctions, which is planned to be announced closer to the anniversary of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine. Source: US Under Secretary of...
European Commission officially presented the 10th package of sanctions against Russia
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen noted on February 15, 2023, that the European Commission presented the tenth package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, including sanctions against Iranian organizations. Source: The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen “For almost one year now,...
New Zealand has imposed sanctions against Iran due to the supply of drones to Russia
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand Nanaia Mahuta noted on February 15, 2023, that the government of New Zealand has announced new sanctions against Iranian citizens and companies involved in the supply of drones to Russia. Source: The Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand Nanaia Mahuta The head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,...
10th package of sanctions will include Russian propagandists, – EU Commission President
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen noted at a joint press conference with the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the head of the European Council Charles Michel on February 9, 2023, that the tenth package of EU sanctions will target not only Russian politicians and the military but also propagandists who share...
Japan supported the European Union and introduced price cap on Russian petroleum products
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan noted on February 6, 2023, that Japan supported the position of the European Union and imposed sanctions on Russian oil products in accordance with the decision of the G7 countries. Source: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan It is about limiting the price of oil from the Russian Federation in the...
US approved the first transfer of confiscated Russian assets for the reconstruction of Ukraine
US Attorney General Merrick Garland noted on February 3, 2023, during the meeting with Ukraine’s Prosecutor General Andriy Kostin, that he authorized the first transfer of confiscated funds of Russian oligarchs for the reconstruction of Ukraine. Source: US Attorney General Merrick Garland “Today I am announcing that I have authorized...
EU countries agreed on introducing a price cap on Russian petroleum products
The Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU noted on February 3, 2023, on Twitter, that the EU would introduce a price cap on Russian oil products: 100 USD for diesel, and 45 USD for various oils. Source: The Swedish Presidency of the Council of the EU “EU ambassadors today approved the price caps on petroleum products ahead of final...
EU will adopt the 10th package of sanctions against Russia by February 24, 2023
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen noted on February 2, 2023, during the joint press conference with the Ukrainian President in Kyiv, that the European Union would complete work on the tenth package of sanctions against Russia by the anniversary of the beginning of Russia’s full-scale aggression against Ukraine on...
USA sanctioned 22 individuals and entities that help Russia circumvent sanctions
US Department of the Treasury noted on February 1, 2023, that it has imposed sanctions against 12 legal entities and 10 individuals in various countries that help the Russian authorities evade Western sanctions and support the military-industrial complex of the Russian army. Source: US Department of the Treasury “Russia’s desperate attempts...
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General Staff operational report August 22, 2023 on the Russian invasion of Ukraine Tuesday, August 22, 2023 - 18:55 (GMT)
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