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Articles with tag "Sanctions"

Russia Needs to Replace Hundreds of Foreign-Made Planes By 2030, Rostec Chief Warns

Chemezov’s remarks suggest that nearly 30% of Russia’s Western-built passenger planes could be grounded within the next five years.

Can Crypto Help Russia Beat Western Sanctions?

Russia has increasingly turned to cryptocurrencies to address challenges with ruble transactions. But it's not exactly a silver bullet.
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Who Are the Russians Reportedly Delisted From the EU Sanctions Register?

Brussels reportedly removed sanctions from four Russians after Hungary threatened to veto renewing restrictions placed on over 2,400 people.
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Russia Using Crypto in Chinese and Indian Oil Trade – Reuters

While transactions supported by crypto are still a small part of Russia’s overall oil trade, they are reportedly growing. 
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EU Extends Sanctions Against Russia Following Delay From Hungary

The sanctions against Russia, set to expire on March 15, required unanimous approval from the EU’s 27 member states to be renewed.
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Russia Expands EU Entry Ban in Retaliation to War Anniversary Sanctons

Russia’s Foreign Ministry did not disclose the number or names of those impacted by its retaliatory travel ban.
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opinion Dmitry Gorchakov

Enriched Uranium Fuels Russia's War Machine. But the U.S. Still Imports It

The U.S. is one of Russia's largest markets for uranium. Despite a ban on the horizon, Washington still takes part in this lucrative trade.
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Hungary Demands Sanctions Relief for Russian Billionaire Fridman Ahead of EU Sanctions Vote – FT

The EU must renew two sets of sanctions on Russia every six months through a unanimous vote.
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Trump Threatens Sweeping Sanctions Against Russia Over Attacks on Ukraine

The U.S. president said he was "strongly considering" sanctions on Russia's banking sector and tariffs until a ceasefire was reached.
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opinion Jason Corcoran

Reopening the Skies to Russian Flights Would Be a Mistake

The airline industry has reacted warmly to the prospect. But allowing direct flights from Russia to resume could undermine sanctions overnight.
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Hungary Seeking to Lift EU Sanctions From Russian Billionaires – Systema

Besides businessmen like Alisher Usmanov and Mikhail Fridman, Hungary also reportedly wants sanctions lifted from Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev...
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Canada Sanctions Russian TV Journalist Vladimir Pozner

Pozner said he was “absolutely” caught off guard by the news of Canadian sanctions and did not know why he was targeted.
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U.K. Unveils Sweeping Sanctions on Russia and Its Global Backers

The latest sanctions include arms producers and suppliers in Central Asia, Turkey, Thailand, India and China, as well as Kyrgyzstan-based OJSC Keremet...
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EU Approves Fresh Sanctions Against Russia on Full-Scale Invasion Anniversary

The sanctions blacklist 74 “shadow fleet” ships and restrict Russian aluminum imports, while also barring the sale of gaming consoles.
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U.K. to Unveil Sweeping Sanctions Against Russia

London will target Russia's financial, aviation, military and energy sectors, including through bank asset freezes, travel bans, and trade restrictions...
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opinion Janis Kluge

Tougher Sanctions on Russia Are Possible. But It Won’t Be Easy

There still exist economic levers that could pressure Russia to end the war. But even if the will exists, imposing sanctions won't be simple.
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EU Slaps Fresh Sanctions on Russia, Targeting Aluminum and ‘Shadow Fleet’ Ships

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that Brussels was “committed to keep up the pressure on the Kremlin.”
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Nearly Half of Sanctioned Russian Oligarchs Win Appeals in Western Courts – RTVI

Out of 88 legal challenges in the U.S., U.K., EU, Canada and Australia, 42 individuals have had sanctions lifted, while 39 cases were rejected and nine...
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Russian Holidaymakers Return to Europe as Demand for Trips Abroad Surges

A lack of direct flights and geopolitical tensions have not deterred Russian tourists from booking trips to Spain, France and Italy.
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Russian Oil and Gas Budget Revenues Up 17% Year-on-Year

The increase comes despite the Biden administration tightening sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas sector last month.
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