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  • Handelsblatt reveals EU plans to tighten sanctions against Russia
    В новый пакет санкций ЕС против России войдут меры в отношении банков, энергетики и «теневого флота», а также в отношении банков и НПЗ Китая и Индии, пишет Handelsblatt. Также ЕК включит в 19-й пакет визовые ограничения Еврокомиссия 19 сентября планирует представить 19-й пакет санкций в отношении России, сообщает Handelsblatt со ссылкой на дипломатические источники. Под ограничения попадут банки, ...
  • Putin extended counter-sanctions for two years
    Putin extended the ban on the import and export of certain products and raw materials from Russia, according to a government-approved list, including agricultural machinery, until the end of 2027. The measures affect legal entities from "unfriendly countries." Vladimir Putin President Vladimir Putin extended the restrictive measures on foreign trade, introduced by decree in March 2......
  • Rospatent denied Renault's request to register the modified trademark.
    French automaker Renault has received a preliminary refusal from the Federal Service for Intellectual Property (Rospatent) to register its Renault trademark in Russia, RIA Novosti reports, citing the electronic database of the International Bureau (IB) of WIPO. In October 2024 , the automaker filed a trademark application for the purpose of selling and manufacturing vehicles. In April 2......
  • Peskov stated Russia's openness to negotiations on Ukraine.
    Russia prefers a political and diplomatic settlement, the Kremlin stated. Putin had previously stated his readiness to meet with Zelensky in Moscow, while Ukrainian President Dmitry Peskov said he would not attend. Russia remains open to the negotiation process on Ukraine , presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov told reporters , according to an RBC correspondent. "We maintain our position; we ...
  • A search was conducted at the office of a trader suspected of trading gold from Russia.
    Last week, Swiss authorities raided the office of Open Mineral AG, a trader in the canton of Zug. Investigators are looking into possible sanctions violations related to Russian gold trading.Swiss authorities have raided the office of metals trader Open Mineral AG as part of an investigation into possible sanctions violations and the trading of Russian gold, according to reports.BLOOMBERG citing s...
  • Trump addresses NATO countries on sanctions against Russia
    The US will impose 'serious sanctions' on Russia if other NATO members do the same, Trump said. NATO countries should also impose 50-100% tariffs on China and refuse Russian oil , US President Donald Trump demands US President Donald Trump said he is ready to impose serious sanctions against Russia if all NATO countries agree, follow the US example and stop buying Russianoil . He expressed his pos...
  • The US has imposed sanctions on companies from China, Turkey, and the UAE for ties to Russia.
    The US accused the companies of transferring technology for the Russian military, attempting to sell American goods to Russia without permission, and exporting products subject to export controls. Beijing, China The US Department of Commerce has expanded sanctions to 32 foreign companies, some of which were imposed for their ties to Russia, according to a corresponding document. "In this regulatio...
  • Trump threatened Russia with tough sanctions
    Trump said he was "running out of patience" with Putin over the delays in resolving the conflict in Ukraine and threatened tough sanctions, such as those targeting banks and oil . Moscow considers the sanctions illegal. Video US President Donald Trump, speaking on Fox News, threatened to "hit Russia very hard with sanctions" and said he was "running out of patience" with Russian President Vladimir...
  • US calls on EU and G7 to impose tariffs on China and India over Russian oil
    The US has called on the EU and G7 countries to impose 50-100% tariffs on China and India to stop them buying Russianoil .BLOOMBERG writes that Washington is also discussing with the EU the seizure of Russian frozen assetsThe US has called on the EU and G7 members to impose "significant tariffs" on imports from China and India to stop them buying Russian oil, and has called an emergency G7 financi...
  • EU Extends Sanctions Against Russia, Makes Two Exceptions
    The EU will remove one individual and one deceased person from the sanctions list. Who they are is not yet disclosed. Otherwise, the sanctions have been extended for another six monthsThe EU Council has extended the personal sanctions against Russians imposed after the start of the military operation in Ukraine for six months, until March 15 next year, according to a statement on its website. “As ...
  • G7 ministers discussed sanctions, tariffs, and the use of Russian assets.
    The US Treasury Secretary called on other G7 countries to "follow Washington's lead" and impose tariffs on buyers of Russian oil . The G7 agreed to accelerate negotiations on using assets to aid Ukraine. At a meeting in Canada, G7 ministers discussed strengthening economic measures against Russia "aimed at limiting its ability" to conduct military operations, according to a joint statement. This i...
  • Germany has launched an investigation against a German man over a soap parcel from Russia.
    The public prosecutor's office in Schwerin, a city in the German state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, has launched an investigation against a German farmer who received a gift from Russia containing soap, a wooden figurine, and a CD. He is suspected of violating EU sanctions against Russia, NDR reported. The entire parcel is valued at 2,5......
  • Japan imposes sanctions against Akhmat Kadyrov's foundation and Artek
    Camp "Artek"The Japanese authorities have imposed sanctions against 47 Russian and three Belarusian companies and organizations, a number of individuals from among officials and their relatives, as well as military personnel. The sanctions list was published by the Japanese Foreign Ministry on its website. The restrictions include the Akhmat Kadyrov Foundation, the Artek children's camp, and the M...
  • Europe has assessed Trump's willingness to put pressure on Russia.
    European leaders believe Trump has finally taken their side and is ready to put pressure on Russia. However, the two sides have different approaches: Washington prefers tariffs, Brussels prefers sanctions , notes Donald Trump , according to Politico. A coalition of European leaders has convinced US President Donald Trump that Russia is "not interested" in ending the fighting in Ukraine and should ...
  • DPA learns of Germany's plan to tighten Schengen visa issuance to Russians
    Germany wants to achieve a stricter visa regime for Russians as part of a new sanctions package, DPA writes. The document prepared by Berlin contains a demand for the European Commission to fully implement the 2022 recommendationsAs part of the new EU sanctions package, the German government intends to seek restrictions on the issuance of visas to Russian citizens for travel to Schengen countries,...
  • The US has clarified information about sanctions relief for Belavia.
    Belavia will be able to service its Boeing aircraft and purchase components for them. The US eased sanctions against Minsk following Lukashenko's decision to release over 50 prisoners.Belarus' national air carrier Belavia will be able to service its Boeing aircraft and purchase components for them as a result of the easing of sanctions by the United States, it was reported.REUTERS at the US Embass...
  • What is the Doomsday Clock and why is it so important?
    The Doomsday Clock , currently at 89 seconds to midnight, indicates how close humanity is to a "global catastrophe" on January 28, 2025. Content: What does the Doomsday Clock mean? When did the Doomsday Clock appear? Who controls the shooters and how are decisions made? How the position of the hands changed Why 89 seconds is a critical mark Can the hands move back? Interesting facts about the Doom...
  • WSJ Finds Out Whether the EU Will Agree to Trump's Demands for Sanctions Over Russia
    In response to Trump's demands for the EU to impose tariffs on China and India and refuse Russian fuel, European sources told the WSJ that the union would not use tariffs in politics and called the energy issue sensitiveThe European Union is facing demands from US President Donald Trump to impose significant tariffs on some goods from China and India to increase pressure on Russia, The Wall Street...
  • Суд объяснил, почему не снял санкции ЕС с Януковича
    Виктор Янукович Суд Евросоюза отклонил апелляцию экс-президента Украины Виктора Януковича, который требовал отменить санкции, введенные против него за «поддержку или реализацию действий, которые угрожают территориальной целостности, суверенитету и независимости Украины», следует из официального постановления инстанции. В документе указано около 3......
  • Vance said Trump sees no point in economically isolating Russia
    The Vice President noted that the United States is ready to develop cooperation with Russia in the future, and its isolation makes no sense if the conflict in Ukraine ends. Without progress in the settlement, Trump threatens sanctions against Moscow and its partners J.D. VanceUS President Donald Trump sees no reason to isolate Russia economically outside the context of the Russian-Ukrainian confli...
  • Bessent threatened sanctions against Russia due to the failure of the "business as usual" approach.
    Bessent held a meeting with the European Commission's envoy on sanctions and subsequently noted that the United States is ready to introduce new tough measures with the support of the European side. Scott BessentThe US and EU are keeping all options on the table for a peaceful settlement in Ukraine , US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement after a meeting with European Commission s...
  • ANSA has learned of a plan to tighten the rules for issuing Schengen visas to Russians.
    The EU abolished the simplified visa regime with Russia back in 2022 due to the military operation in Ukraine . The fee for processing documents has doubled, and the processing time for applications from Russians has also increased.The European Union is discussing the possibility of tightening the rules for issuing Schengen visas to Russian citizens as part of the development of a new, 19th sancti...
  • Since 2022, 25 new Russian companies have joined SWIFT.
    Despite sanctions , 25 new Russian companies have connected to the SWIFT system since February 2022, according to BCS's vice president. However, none of the previously disconnected organizations have been able to restore access.Since February 2022, not a single Russian organization disconnected from SWIFT has been able to regain access to the system, while 25 new companies have joined it, said a m...
  • LETA has learned about Latvia's plan to impose its own sanctions against Russian companies.
    The Latvian authorities explain the sanctions against individuals and companies associated with the Russian special operation by citing national security threats posed by Russia. Putin has repeatedly stated that Moscow has no intention of attacking NATO countries.Latvian authorities plan to impose national sanctions against individuals and companies associated with the special military operation i...
  • The Wall Street Journal has learned that Trump has not committed to sanctions against Russia.
    Trump, at a meeting of the "coalition of the willing," did not make clear commitments to new US sanctions against Russia, contrary to the expectations of European leaders, writes WSJ . US President Donald Trump has not made a clear commitment to impose new US sanctions against Russia, despite agreements with European leaders, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports, citing officials who attended the...
  • Macron Promises Joint Sanctions with US Against Russia Over Ukraine
    If peace talks in Ukraine do not progress, Europe and the US will impose additional sanctions , Macron has threatened . Trump previously promised that the US would take a “different position” if there was no progress in the settlement process. Video Europe and the United States will impose sanctions against Russia if it abandons peace initiatives, French President Emmanuel Macron said after talks ...
  • Trump's special envoy leaves 'coalition of the willing' meeting after 40 minutes
    At the Elysee PalaceWitkoff stayed for about 45 minutes. The US president's special envoy is expected to join the leaders of the "coalition of the willing" when they call Trump.Steve Witkoff US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff left the Elysee Palace, where the meeting of countries from the so-called coalition of the willing is taking place, approximately 45 minutes after it began, a corres...
  • Zelensky called on the US to support Ukraine "at a critical time."
    Zelensky believes that the United States should be on Ukraine's side "at this critical time." He also said that a "coalition of the willing" will discuss with Trump the issue of strengthening sanctions against Russia.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a "coalition of the willing" will speak with US President Donald Trump about increasing sanctions pressure on Russia. Zelenskyy ...
  • Euractiv learned how the EU will increase pressure on Russia after the attack on Kyiv.
    The EU is discussing tougher measures within the 19th package, including targeted sanctions against suspected participants in the shadow fleet "ecosystem." Separately, the EC is discussing the use of frozen Russian assets.EU countries are discussing tougher measures in the upcoming 19th sanctions package against Russia following the attack on Kyiv on the night of August 28, Euractiv reports, citin...