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Articles with tag "Sanctions"

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.

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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U.K. High Court Rejects Russian Billionaire’s Bid to Lift Sanctions

The ruling deals a blow to legal challenges against London’s post-invasion Russia sanctions regime.
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CEO of Russia-Backed Nayara Energy Resigns Following EU Sanctions – Reuters

Nayara Energy is majority-owned by Russia’s state-controlled oil giant Rosneft and a closely affiliated Russian investment fund.
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Oman Tightens Banking Restrictions on Russian Firms – Vedomosti

Russian companies have increasingly turned to Oman for cross-border settlements after tighter financial regulations took effect in the United Arab Emirates...
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EU Lifts Sanctions on Japanese LNG Tankers After Pledge to Halt Russian Exports

The ships had previously conducted ship-to-ship transfers in Russia’s Murmansk region, helping export gas from Russia’s Yamal LNG plant to buyers in...
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Kyrgyz Banks Tighten Restrictions on Russian Transactions Amid U.S. Sanctions Pressure

Payment processing times have increased, commission fees have doubled and some transfers from Russian firms have been halted altogether.
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Dutch Court Lifts Freeze on Gazprom’s North Sea Assets

Dutch authorities had frozen the assets as part of legal proceedings initiated by two Ukrainian asset management firms over the invasion of Ukraine.
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U.K. Sanctions 135 Oil Tankers in Russia's Shadow Fleet

"New sanctions will further dismantle Putin's shadow fleet and drain Russia's war chest of its critical oil revenues," Foreign Minister David Lammy said...
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U.K. Sanctions Russian GRU Agents Over Cyber Attacks and Hybrid Threats

London accused the Russian agency of "running a campaign to destabilize Europe, undermine Ukraine's sovereignty and threaten the safety of British citizens...
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EU Approves 18th Round of Sanctions Against Russia

As part of the new measures, the bloc agreed to lower the price cap on Russian oil exported to third countries to 15% below the global market value.
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India Says It Can Replace Russian Oil if U.S. Sanctions Disrupt Supplies

Russia currently accounts for roughly 35% of India’s total oil imports, making it the country’s top supplier.
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