economic sanctions
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The United States seized the Russian-flagged oil tanker Marinera after a two-week pursuit in the North Atlantic. Russia reportedly deployed a submarine to escort and protect the vessel from seizure by...
China has banned the export of 'dual-use' products that have both commercial and military applications to entities tied to Japan’s military due to ongoing tensions between Beijing and Tokyo. This proh...
The article discusses key challenges hindering a peaceful resolution between Russia and Ukraine. Issues include territorial disputes, humanitarian concerns, economic sanctions, and disagreement over c...
The article discusses significant challenges impeding the establishment of peace between Ukraine and Russia. These obstacles include territorial disputes over Crimea and Donbas regions, issues around ...
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reports that Ukraine and its allies have managed to sideline one-fifth of the Russian shadow tanker fleet, leading to expected annual revenue losses for Moscow of at leas...
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (correcting name from Carney) plans to reset trade relations with China during his visit this week to Beijing. Both nations are reevaluating their ties due to st...
After the hypothetical U.S. capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, analysts speculate about Cuba's future stability amidst economic pressures from potential loss of Venezuelan oil and financi...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed interest in pursuing war reparations from Russia for the damage caused by their ongoing military invasion. This marks a significant consideration ...
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung plans to make his first state visit to Beijing since 2019 in early January. The trip focuses on security issues such as North Korea’s nuclear program and sanctions...
Ukrainian naval special forces and sea drones are targeting vessels transporting sanctioned Russian oil across various seas including the Baltic, Mediterranean, and Atlantic....
Frontline report: Moscow’s Black Sea gamble threatens the partnership keeping its war economy afloat
Recent Russian military strikes near Istanbul have prompted Turkey to respond with F-16 fighter jets. The Turkish military action is seen as a strong message against Russia and highlights tensions ove...
The article discusses strategies and methods aimed at curtailing Russia's military involvement in Ukraine, focusing on diplomatic, economic, and strategic measures that could influence Moscow's decisi...
Russia has extended its ban on gasoline exports until late February to stabilize domestic fuel supplies after facing refinery disruptions and drone attacks from Ukraine....
Ukraine has effectively utilized 'kinetic sanctions' as leverage against Russian naval vessels, impacting international shipping industries more comprehensively than Western imposed measures could ach...
Emad Abu Al-Rab argues that Europe has become an active participant in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, not just an observer. He highlights economic sanctions against Russia as evidence of thi...
The shipment of approximately 17.5 million barrels of Venezuelan crude oil has been blocked in the Caribbean due to economic sanctions and international disputes over payment mechanisms, affecting Ven...
In 2025, Europe faced significant challenges following US decisions to impose high tariffs on EU imports. Despite justification for retaliatory measures, Europe did not react similarly....
The U.S. Coast Guard continues operations in the Caribbean region by pursuing an additional oil tanker suspected of aiding Venezuela's circumvention of international sanctions. This marks the third in...