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'Reprisal measures'

Russia Imposes Tit-for-Tat Sanctions on Canadians Over Navalny

The Foreign Ministry said nine Canadian officials have been banned from entering Russia "for an undetermined period."

'An Iron Curtain': Exiled Belarusians Protest on Border

Exiled Belarusians protested on Saturday at the Polish frontier, calling for European Union to impose tougher sanctions on Belarus.

Russia to Expand Anti-Magnitsky Sanctions Worldwide, Keep U.S. Adoption Ban

Any foreigner found to be violating the rights and freedoms of Russians would be subject to sanctions under the proposed law.

‘Profits or Principles’

Belarus Opposition in Exile Wants Tougher EU Sanctions Against Lukashenko

Activists told The Moscow Times they fear outrage over the forced landing of a plane in Minsk might not spark harsh enough action.

opinion Maria Shagina

No Easy Answer on Belarus Sanctions

Autocrats around the world are watching the EU. Tough sanctions against Belarus would send a strong signal about Brussels’ resolve.

Explainer: Events Surrounding Belarus Flight ‘Hijacking’

The forced landing of a European commercial flight with a dissident on board has caused East-West tensions to flare.

Russia Sells First Foreign Bonds Since New U.S. Sanctions

In a rare week of diplomatic calm, Russia taps global markets for $1.8 billion.

'national interests'

U.S. Waives Sanctions on Nord Stream 2, Builder of Russia-Germany Pipeline

The move was strongly criticized by Republican senator Jim Lisch, who called the waiver "a gift to Putin."

U.S. Will Not Sanction Main Nord Stream 2 Company – Reports

Biden administration still opposed to the controversial pipeline project, but will not sanction holding company.

EU Summons Russian Ambassador Over Retaliatory Sanctions

Russia barred entry to eight EU officials in response to its sanctions over abuses including the jailing of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

restrictive measures

Russia Bars EU Officials as Latest Row Escalates

Moscow said its move was a response to sanctions imposed by the EU over the jailing of Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

opinion Maria Shagina

Don’t Underestimate Importance of Joe Biden’s First Sanctions Move

The U.S. has paved the way for much tougher measures in the future, should Russia not change its behavior.

anti-corruption efforts

UK Announces Global Magnitsky Sanctions

London's move closely mirrors similar restrictions in Washington and also by the Canadian government.

UNEXPECTED SUPPORT

Austria Opposes New Russia Sanctions Despite Tensions

“Constant aggravation is not the way we want to go.”

Should Russian Banks Be Scared of SWIFT Disconnection?

Talk of financial Armageddon should Russia be kicked out of the system may be overblown.

opinion Maximilian Hess

The Biden Administration Has Reset U.S. Sanctions Policy on Russia

The key difference between the Trump and Biden administrations’ sanctioning acts has been the messaging used to deliver them.

forceful response

Russia Bans Top Biden Officials as Tensions Soar

The wave of tit-for-tat sanctions and expulsions of diplomats follows Washington's toughest measures against Moscow in years.

Russian Markets Shrug Off New Sanctions

The ruble and stock market have recovered, but risks remain.

diplomatic fallout

‘No De-Escalation’: Russia Reacts to U.S. Sanctions, Biden Speech

Russian officials and television personalities had strong reactions to the measures and Biden’s comments.

'time to de-escalate'

Kremlin Welcomes Biden Call for Dialogue, Criticizes Sanctions

The Kremlin said it was still considering the offer for a Putin-Biden summit the day after the U.S. announced a new round of Russia sanctions.

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