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The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) has released an analysis suggesting that Vladimir Putin's strategic plans to conquer Ukraine are weakening both Russia’s military might and its economic stabil...
The article discusses how the ongoing war in Ukraine is severely impacting Russia's economy, with indicators suggesting potential economic collapse due to sanctions and decreased international trade....
The United States has detained the oil tanker Veronica III, which was carrying Iranian crude oil. The exact location and circumstances of the seizure are not detailed in the article....
A United States senator has warned Russia of an impending significant moment that will have far-reaching consequences for the country's geopolitical standing starting next week. The warning follows te...
U.S.-China tensions escalated after U.S. Coast Guard forces detained an oil tanker named Skipper in international waters near Venezuela en route to China. Approximately 30 sailors were held and the sh...
The UK has delivered a strong warning to Russia, emphasizing that they do not trust the country and will increase sanctions further in response to ongoing tensions and alleged Russian activities. This...
The United Kingdom has issued a stern warning to Russia, indicating a lack of trust and advocating for an escalation in sanctions against the country....
The Ukrainian government has imposed sanctions on 91 vessels belonging to the Russian 'shadow fleet', accusing them of involvement in oil smuggling activities that circumvent international trade restr...
During the Ramstein format meeting, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Mykhailo Fedorov emphasized the need for increased economic sanctions on Russia to support Ukraine's defense and recovery efforts....
During an interview with the Kyiv Post, Lithuania's Finance Minister Kristupas Vaitiekūnas addressed the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. He also discussed the importance of reforms for the B...
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte defended the United States' role in addressing Russia's actions towards Ukraine, stating that Washington is playing a crucial part by imposing sanctions on Russian en...
The Wall Street Journal reports that the United States is examining options for capturing oil tankers suspected of violating sanctions against Iran. The move comes amid tensions between Washington and...
Turkish parliamentarians have arrived in the United States to negotiate with American officials regarding the lifting of sanctions imposed on Turkey following its acquisition of Russian S-400 air defe...
The European Commission intends to implement a comprehensive ban on Russian-linked cryptocurrency activities. This action aims beyond just targeting individual Russian-based platforms and seeks to blo...
The United States has imposed sanctions on entities linked to Hezbollah and Iranian shipping networks as part of its ongoing efforts to negotiate an agreement with Iran that would limit the latter's s...
Independent expert Dmitry Drize discusses increasing international pressures faced by Russia due to sanctions imposed by the United States and European Union which are targeting Russian oil export act...
According to reports, Russian stealth jets have been sent to operate in North African territories, as captured on video by an Algerian potato farmer. This deployment raises concerns within the U.S. go...
The leader of the Pentagon has stated that the United States will seek out and take action against oil tankers globally that violate sanctions imposed on Venezuela. This move aims to enforce strict co...
President Donald Trump has issued a statement indicating that he believes Ayatollah Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, should feel highly anxious about current geopolitical events and tensions betw...
President Vladimir Putin emphasized during his speech in Shanghai that cooperation between Russia and China serves as a stabilizing influence on the international system. He highlighted mutual trust a...
Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand expressed that Canada will not consider diplomatic relations with Iran unless there is a regime change within the country. This statement was made during ...
The United States has intercepted and boarded a tanker suspected of violating sanctions against Venezuela's national oil company PDVSA in the Indian Ocean. This action is part of an ongoing effort to ...
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced his intention to make a visit to Venezuela, revealing also that he has waived sanctions related to oil dealings with the South American nation. The specific d...
Recent reports suggest Russia may be exploring economic ties with the United States centered around oil and gas industries, indicating potential shifts towards using the U.S. dollar in energy trade de...
Kaupo Rosin, head of Estonia's Foreign Intelligence Service, asserts that Russia's economy remains highly vulnerable to new sanctions despite the country attempting to project an image of long-term wa...
The U.S. Coast Guard reports that they have confiscated an oil tanker, the 'MV Maestro,' believed to be transporting sanctioned Iranian crude oil through the international waters of the Indian Ocean. ...
The Trump administration's seizures of vessels evading U.S. sanctions via the 'shadow fleet' raises important legal and logistical questions....
The United States Navy has seized an oil tanker carrying Iranian crude oil in the Indian Ocean. This action underscores ongoing tensions and enforcement of sanctions against Iran's energy exports....
The US Department of Defense had announced sanctions against Alibaba but suddenly withdrew the sanctions a few minutes later. Additionally, CNOOC was removed from the sanctioned list during this proce...
During the Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba and his Polish counterpart Zbigniew Rau inaugurated 'Ukraine House'. The event focused on defense support for Ukraine, i...
Automakers from countries imposing sanctions on Russia claim they do not sell vehicles directly to the country and criticize the trade happening against their will via a Chinese intermediary channel....
The US military has intercepted an oil ship alleged to be carrying crude from Venezuela across the Indian Ocean as part of efforts to enforce US sanctions against the country....
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran's former shah and a figure in opposition circles, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference. They discussed strengthening s...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has condemned new U.S. restrictions on Russia's role in Venezuela’s oil sector as discrimination. The U.S. Treasury issued a general license for exploration and ...
Georgian Parliament Speaker Shalva Papuashvili has accused a UK Member of Parliament (MP) of corruption in relation to allegations that Georgia serves as an evasion route for Iranian sanctions. The di...
US sanctions have prevented Russian oil company Lukoil from establishing a grain trading firm in Dubai after its attempt to enter the grain market following difficulties selling petroleum products was...
The Canadian government has expressed its desire for political reform within Iran's regime and has increased economic sanctions against the country as part of its foreign policy objectives....