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Articles with tag "Sanctions"

Not beyond sanctions

Beyond Meat Hit by Russian Counter-Sanctions

Supplies of the U.S. plant-based meat alternative have been disrupted for months.
GAS POLITICS

U.S. Slaps Sanctions on Another Nord Stream 2 Firm

The U.S. is opposed to the gas pipeline, but has stopped short of sanctioning the main companies involved.
mounting penalties

EU Readying New Sanctions for Kremlin-Linked Wagner Mercenary Group

France's foreign minister accused the outfit of carrying out "destabilization" in Mali "on behalf of its clients."
not on the list

Russia Not Among EU’s Sanctions Targets for Belarus Migrant Crisis – Brussels

Aeroflot issued a firm denial of helping migrants and refugees travel to Belarus after reports said the EU could sanction Russia's flagship airline.
FIRST MOVE

U.S. Sanctions Russia-Based Cryptocurrency Exchange Over Ransomware

The Treasury Department said SUEX, which operates out of Russia, was connected to ransomware attacks.
ISOLATION

Russian Firms With Foreign Links Down 40% in 3 Years

The Kremlin’s drive to isolate the economy along with sanctions and the coronavirus pandemic have pushed out foreign investors.
'CLEAR MESSAGE'

U.K., U.S. Sanction Seven More Russians for Navalny Poisoning

The individuals are all members of Russia's domestic security service the FSB, successor to the KGB.
financial isolation

Belarus Leader Hits Out as U.S., U.K. Levy New Sanctions

London pointed to "the continued undermining of democracy and human rights violations" by Belarus' leaders.
under investigation

FBI Suspects U.S. Firm of Bypassing Sanctions to Ship WMD Tech to Russia – Reports

Recipients of the scientific instruments included Russia’s FSB, The Daily Beast reported.
aerial sanctions

EU Imposes New Sanctions on Belarus

The package looks to hit key sources of revenue for Minsk after the forced landing of an airliner and arrest of a dissident journalist.
'hostile actions'

Belarus Denounces 'Destructive' New Western Sanctions

The sanctions followed global outrage over the forced landing of a Ryanair flight in Minsk to arrest a regime critic.
Hitting Where It Hurts

Potash, Petro Products: EU Hits Belarus Economic Pillars

The sanctions target major sources of revenue for the regime of Alexander Lukashenko.
IMPOSING COSTS

U.S. Says Preparing New Russia Sanctions Over Navalny Poisoning

President Joe Biden's national security advisor said the U.S. will not pull its punches.
'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."
Iron Curtain

'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.
no entry

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.
GLOBAL OUTRAGE

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.
Market forces

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.
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