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Articles with tag "Sanctions"

opinion Jason Corcoran

Trump’s Sanctions Playbook: Impossible Demands, Guaranteed Delays

Trump pressuring the EU to put secondary sanctions on China in return for more U.S. sanctions collapses under the weight of its ridiculousness.

EU Delays New Sanctions on Russia – Politico

The reported delay comes amid new pressure from Donald Trump, who called on NATO members to halt purchases of Russian oil.
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Britain, Japan and New Zealand Tighten Sanctions on Russia

Japan and New Zealand lowered their price cap on Russian crude oil to less than $50, a move that aligns with recent measures imposed by the EU.
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opinion Tom King

Western Sanctions Have Unintended Climate Consequences in Russia

The international community must balance the realities of a hot war in Europe and the necessity of monitoring a quickly heating Arctic.
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EU Court Annuls Sanctions on Russian Billionaire Dmitry Pumpyansky

Pumpyansky, whose fortune is estimated at $2.9 billion, was first sanctioned in March 2022.
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Navalnaya Warns EU Against Tourist Visa Ban for Russians

Italian media reported this week that EU members were weighing stricter tourist visa rules after a spike in Russian applications over the summer.
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Billionaire Abramovich Faces Jersey Money Laundering and Sanctions Probe

The investigation focuses on allegations that Abramovich paid bribes in the 1990s to acquire the Russian oil company Sibneft and may have breached sanctions...
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EU Envoy Heads to Washington for Talks on Russia Sanctions

The talks come a day after Trump threatened new sanctions on Moscow following what Ukraine described as Russia's largest-ever air attack.
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7 EU Members Back Billionaire Fridman’s Bid to Overturn Sanctions – El Mundo

Hungary, Slovakia and Luxembourg have reportedly called for Fridman to be removed from the sanctions list, while Italy, Greece, Austria and Croatia are...
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U.K. Imposes Sanctions on Akhmat Kadyrov Foundation, Kremlin-Backed Youth Group

London accused eight Russians and three organizations of participating in the deportation and “indoctrination” of Ukrainian children.
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Russia Threatens to Ban Norwegian Ships Over EU Fishing Sanctions

Norway joined EU sanctions against two Russian fishing companies early last month, sparking condemnation from Moscow.
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U.S. Oilfield Services Company Weatherford Expands Russia Operations Despite Sanctions – FT

The Financial Times identified roughly 100 job postings by Weatherford in Russia since late February, when new U.S. sanctions came into effect.
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Russian Shipping Giant Sovcomflot No Longer Profitable Under New Sanctions

The state-owned firm posted a net loss of $435 million for January-June 2025 compared with a $324 million profit a year earlier.
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Trump Holds Back on New Sanctions After Putin Meeting

“Because of what happened today, I think I don't have to think about it. I may have to think about it in two weeks or three weeks,” Trump said.
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Russia Scraps $200M Icebreaker Contract Due to Sanctions and Shipyard Layoffs

The deal called for the delivery of two 95-meter auxiliary icebreakers capable of operating on both diesel and liquefied natural gas.
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Russian Explosives Plant Obtains Siemens Equipment Despite Sanctions – Reuters

Western components remain indispensable to sustaining Russia’s defense industry.
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Russia’s Bid to Lease Planes From Ethiopia Falls Through Amid Sanctions Pressure

Ethiopia’s Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) reportedly rejected the Russian delegation’s request during talks in Addis Ababa in late July.
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opinion Jason Corcoran

Trump’s Break-Up With Putin Is a Slap on the Wrist, Not a Knock-Out Punch

This week, Trump will sanction Russia if there is no progress toward peace. Will he chicken out? And will it make a difference if he doesn't?
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Russian Oil Tankers Idle Off India as Sanctions and U.S. Tariff Threats Disrupt Trade

At least four tankers carrying Russian crude are idling off India’s western coast as mounting sanctions and warnings of steep U.S. tariffs disrupt oil...
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Indian State Refineries Halt Russian Oil Imports – Reuters

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that buyers of Russian oil could soon face steep tariffs.
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