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Ukrainian President and Belgian Prime Minister Discuss Methods for Utilizing Frozen Russian Assets
The leaders of Ukraine and Belgium have held talks focusing on ways to unlock and utilize frozen assets belonging to Russia as part of sanctions enforcement or potential recovery mechanisms related to...
Trump orders blockade of ‘sanctioned oil tankers’ into Venezuela
President Trump has ordered military action to block oil tankers bound for Venezuela that are believed to be violating U.S. sanctions. This follows the recent seizure by U.S. forces of an oil tanker o...
US designates three Muslim Brotherhood chapters as global terrorists
The United States has officially designated the Egyptian, Lebanese, and Jordanian branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as globally recognized terrorist entities, citing their alleged support for Hamas. ...
European leaders vow to hit Iran with sanctions after regime kills protesters
Robert Metsola, President of the European Parliament, asserts that Europe must not hesitate in imposing sanctions on Iran following the regime's violent suppression of protesters. This stance is echoe...
EU Prepares Sanctions Against US Over Greenland Conflict
The European Union (EU) is reportedly preparing sanctions against the United States if tensions arise over territorial disputes concerning Greenland. The move underscores growing concerns within some ...
Graham unveils 500% tariff threat to countries buying Russian oil
Sen. Lindsey Graham has unveiled threats of imposing a 500% tariff on countries that purchase Russian oil in an effort to pressure them into ceasing such transactions. He cited India as one country al...
Iran launches 3 satellites into space from Russia, state television reports
On Sunday, Iran reportedly launched three domestically built observation satellites into orbit using a Soyuz rocket from Russia's Vostochny Cosmodrome. The satellites are named Zafar-2, Paya and Kowsa...
Pakistan Army’s Enduring Legacy of Violating International Laws
Pakistan continues its pattern of disregarding international agreements and UN sanctions by approving a $4 billion military hardware sale despite having a questionable record of compliance with global...
Ukraine Preparing Sanctions Package Against Individuals Linked With Russian Military-Industrial Complex, Including Those From China
President Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine is preparing sanctions targeting individuals who collaborate with the Russian military-industrial complex, particularly those based in or operating from Chin...
EU Desperate to Find a Way to Use Frozen Russian Assets to Fund Ukraine
The European Union is exploring potential legal mechanisms to utilize frozen Russian assets for funding humanitarian and reconstruction efforts in Ukraine. This initiative seeks to find a balance betw...
A Partnership Tested: India-Russia Ties In Sanction-Hit World
India and Russia's relationship was tested in 2025 amid increased conflicts, sanctions, and trade tensions. Western nations imposed stricter sanctions on Russia due to the Ukraine conflict, including ...
US Promises To Intercept All Shadow Fleet Ships With Venezuelan Oil
The United States has pledged to intercept all ships in what is described as a 'shadow fleet' carrying Venezuelan oil. This move is part of ongoing efforts by the US to exert pressure on Venezuela's e...
Did 2025 break Russia’s oil revenue model? (INFOGRAPHIC)
In 2025, Russia's budget was based on expectations of oil prices at $70 per barrel; however, due to Ukrainian strikes and Western sanctions, the price effectively dropped to around $35. This significa...
India’s top refiner quietly returns to Russian oil with shadowed supply route despite US sanctions
Reliance Industries, India's leading refiner, has resumed purchasing Russian crude oil using non-sanctioned channels to ensure a steady supply for its operations despite United States sanctions....
Zelensky: US Will Gradually Lift Sanctions on Russia after War's End
President Zelensky stated that once the war concludes, the United States will move towards gradually lifting sanctions imposed on Russia. This indicates a potential shift in US foreign policy regardin...
EU Effort to Use Russian Funds to Support Ukraine Collapses
The European Union's attempt to access funds from potential future sanctions on Russia to support Ukraine has failed. As a result, the EU is taking out its own loan to finance President Volodymyr Zele...
US Intercepts Another Oil Tanker Departing from Venezuela
The United States has intercepted another oil tanker that was leaving Venezuela. This action follows previous interceptions aimed at preventing illicit activities involving Venezuelan oil....
Russia imports more food, fewer machines as sanctions tighten (INFOGRAPHIC)
The latest full-year trade data indicate that Russia has increased its food imports while reducing the import of machinery, likely due to tightening sanctions impacting industrial growth....
Zelenskyy blacklists Russian military suppliers ahead of EU’s 20th sanctions package
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has added 95 individuals and 70 companies to a new sanctions list focusing on those involved in supplying Russia's military apparatus. The move coincides with a...
Churches urge EU sanctions and arms embargo over Israel’s Gaza war
The World Council of Churches has urged the European Union to impose sanctions and an arms embargo on Israel due to its ongoing conflict in Gaza and violations against Palestinians in the West Bank. I...
Trump’s Weaponization of Oil Is Russia’s Death Knell
President Trump's strategy to lower global oil prices could weaken Russia and other large oil-producing nations financially, potentially curbing their aggressive policies....
EU Plans Sanctions Against US Over Greenland
The Telegraph reports that the EU has devised potential sanctions targeting the United States due to ongoing disputes over Greenland, particularly surrounding issues of economic and political influenc...
Economic Statecraft Initiatives Global Sanctions Dashboard cited in an ANU law report on the Wagner Group’s revenue
The Atlantic Council's Economic Statecraft Initiatives (ESI) Global Sanctions dashboard is referenced in a law report by the Australian National University (ANU), which examines revenue streams of the...
Serbia’s Vučić says Russian-owned Serbian refinery to fire up again mid-month
Serbia's president announced that the NIS plant, which has been under sanctions, will start producing oil derivatives by mid-month. The restart could help stabilize Serbia’s energy supply amid potenti...
Hong Kong firm sanctioned by US in Venezuela crackdown found to use bogus address
A Hong Kong-based company sanctioned by the U.S. allegedly linked to Venezuelan oil exports has been found using a non-existent address in the city. The American sanctions were part of efforts against...
US sanctions Chinese companies and tankers with Venezuela links
The Trump administration imposes sanctions against four companies based in China and Hong Kong for their involvement with Venezuela’s oil industry, aiming to curb the flow of Venezuelan crude oil expo...
Oil tankers still arriving in Venezuela despite US blockade, data shows
Despite the US blockade against Venezuela, at least two oil tankers have recently arrived and others are en route, demonstrating PDVSA's efforts to maintain operations despite reduced export capacitie...
China Responds to Threat of Sanctions from Ukraine's Zelensky
Chinese officials have responded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's threat to impose sanctions on China over its perceived support for Russia in the ongoing conflict. The Chinese government ...
Is Russia’s LNG “success” in China really just a discount trap?
Russia has been selling liquefied natural gas (LNG) at discounted prices to move sanctioned cargoes controlled by Beijing. This implies that Russia is sacrificing its pricing power to clear these carg...
US quietly removes sanctions from firms accused of supplying Russia’s military
The US Treasury has quietly lifted sanctions on several businesses without providing an explanation for their removal. These companies are based in Cyprus, Dubai, Turkey, and Finland, all of which wer...
Rockwool Says Russia Takes Over its 4 Factories
Rockwool, an insulation products company, has reported that Russia has taken over four of its factories since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. This follows a wave of Western companies ex...
Will the US Continue to Detain Oil Tankers from Venezuela's Shadow Fleet?
The article discusses the ongoing situation regarding the United States detaining tankers laden with crude oil that are part of Venezuela’s shadow fleet. The focus is on whether the U.S. will continue...
Trump dials up risky Iran tariffs that would hit China, UAE and others: What to know
US President Donald Trump has announced new 25% tariffs on any country trading with Iran in an attempt to increase pressure on Tehran. However, this move might not immediately impact Iran significantl...
Zelensky and Budanov Discuss Enhancing Sanctions Policy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and his Russian counterpart's military commander had a discussion regarding the reinforcement of sanctions policies against Russia. Details on specific measures ...
China calls on US to form united front against Japanese militarism
The Chinese embassy in Washington has called for the US and China to work together to curtail any resurgence of militarism in Japan, suggesting that further sanctions against Tokyo’s defense sector co...
US Ambassador Says EU Maintains Sanctions on Venezuela
The US Ambassador stated that the European Union continues to enforce sanctions against Venezuela....
Serbian President Hopes for Quick Sale of Russian-Controlled Oil Firm
The Serbian President expresses hope for the quick sale of an oil firm based in Pancevo refinery which controls around 80% of fuel supply needs in Serbia. The current situation is complicated due to U...
Treasury trumpets Iran sanctions but delists ex-Sberbank executive quietly
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced sanctions against Iran but did not disclose the removal of a designation on a former Sberbank executive....
US issues sanctions related to Iran and Venezuela weapons trade
The U.S. Treasury has issued sanctions against ten individuals and entities linked to weapons programs in Iran and Venezuela. The sanctions target Empresa Aeronautica Nacional SA of Venezuela, an enti...
President's Representative Misses Court Hearing on Sanctions Against Poroshenko
The representative of the President missed a court hearing regarding sanctions imposed on former Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko....
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