U.S. lawmakers call for sanctions on Haitian gangs and ‘warlords’
By Brian Ellsworth (Reuters) – Two U.S. lawmakers on Thursday said the United States should sanction Haitian gangs and those who help finance them, as …
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EU executive proposes eighth batch of sanctions against Russia
By Gabriela Baczynska, Sabine Siebold and Marine Strauss BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union executive proposed on Wednesday an eighth round of sanctions against Russia over …
U.S. to continue pace of sanctions on Russia over war in Ukraine -official
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The United States is working with allies and partners to quickly impose severe economic costs on Moscow over “sham” referendums held by …
Fresh EU sanctions will “make Kremlin pay” for escalating in Ukraine -von der Leyen
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen proposed on Wednesday a new package of Russia sanctions, designed “to make the Kremlin pay” …
London Stock Exchange tells members to check for Russia sanctions compliance
LONDON (Reuters) -London Stock Exchange Group told market participants on Wednesday not to use its systems for transactions that could breach financial sanctions imposed on …
Russian oil diversion post-EU sanctions to raise shipping hurdles
By Jeslyn Lerh and Emily Chow SINGAPORE (Reuters) -Oil markets are bracing for the biggest shift in global trade flows ever as nearly 3 million …
U.S. official rules out secondary sanctions for Russian oil price cap
By Muyu Xu SINGAPORE (Reuters) – A U.S. Treasury official has ruled out secondary sanctions to enforce a price cap mechanism on Russian oil exports …
Iran says U.S. move to ease internet sanctions is part of its hostile stance
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran on Saturday criticised a U.S. move to make exceptions to sanctions in order to help provide internet to Iranians during nationwide …
EU eyes oil price cap, more high-tech export curbs in new Russia sanctions -sources
By Gabriela Baczynska and John Chalmers BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union is looking at an oil price cap, tighter curbs on high-tech exports to Russia …
No catastrophe, but sanctions on Moscow are working, says Russian economy veteran
By Darya Korsunskaya MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s economy was on track to expand by 5%-6% in 2022 had Western sanctions not derailed growth for years …
Australia rules out ban on Russian tourists as part of sanctions
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Australia will not ban Russian tourists from entering the country as part of sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, Defence …
EU sanctions prevent Moscow from making up military losses, top diplomat says
BRUSSELS (Reuters) – European Union sanctions are severely hurting Moscow’s potential to sustain its weapons and military equipment in the war on Ukraine, the EU’s …
Russian economy shrinks 4.1% y/y in Q2 as sanctions weigh – revised data
(This content was produced in Russia, where the law restricts coverage of Russian military operations in Ukraine.) MOSCOW (Reuters) – Russia’s economy shrank 4.1% year-on-year …
Russia sanctions Ben Stiller and Sean Penn over Ukraine support
LONDON (Reuters) – Russia hit Hollywood stars Ben Stiller and Sean Penn with sanctions on Monday in response to their public criticism of Moscow’s war …
Gazprom head says ‘sanctions confusion’ means Siemens cannot service Nord Stream 1 -Interfax
MOSCOW (Reuters) -Gazprom Chief Executive Alexei Miller on Wednesday said Western sanctions mean Siemens Energy is unable to carry out regular maintenance on equipment for …
‘Swimming In Cash’: Russia’s Oil Industry Is Booming Despite Sanctions
‘Swimming In Cash’: Russia’s Oil Industry Is Booming Despite Sanctions Jack McEvoy on August 29, 2022 Russia is raking in more money from its fuel …
Canada sanctions Russian officials, defense entity over Ukraine invasion
(Reuters) – Canada has sanctioned 62 individuals and one defense sector entity over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a statement …
Russian economy shrinks 4% y/y in Q2 as sanctions weigh
MOSCOW – Russia’s economy shrank 4.0% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2022, the first full quarter of what Russia calls a “special military operation” …
Winter diesel shock looms as tanks dry up ahead of sanctions
By Ahmad Ghaddar and Rowena Edwards LONDON – Europe is heading into winter with seasonally low levels of diesel in storage tanks, with major implications …
Russian state depository files lawsuit to overturn EU sanctions
MOSCOW – Russia’s National Settlement Depository has filed a lawsuit at the European Court of Justice in Luxembourg to overturn European Union sanctions imposed on …
To Avoid Sanctions, Countries Are Ditching The US Dollar
To Avoid Sanctions, Countries Are Ditching The US Dollar Micaela Burrow on August 11, 2022 Countries are attempting to divest from the U.S. dollar as …
Factbox-Economic sanctions China has imposed on Taiwan over Pelosi visit
BEIJING – China on Wednesday suspended exports of natural sand to Taiwan and halted imports of fruit and fish products from the self-governed island as …
US Quietly Sanctions Chinese Companies As Pelosi Lands In Taiwan
US Quietly Sanctions Chinese Companies As Pelosi Lands In Taiwan John Hugh DeMastri on August 2, 2022 The U.S. State and Treasury Departments announced sanctions …
U.S. targets Chinese, UAE firms in new Iran oil sanctions
By Daphne Psaledakis and Arshad Mohammed WASHINGTON -The United States on Monday imposed sanctions on Chinese and other firms it said helped to sell tens …
Republican Senators Call For Sanctions Against Russian Oil Sales To China
Republican Senators Call For Sanctions Against Russian Oil Sales To China Jack McEvoy on July 27, 2022 Republican senators introduced a bill Tuesday aimed at …
Cage The Kraken? Massive Crypto Firm Investigated For Allegedly Flouting Iran Sanctions
Cage The Kraken? Massive Crypto Firm Investigated For Allegedly Flouting Iran Sanctions John Hugh DeMastri on July 26, 2022 One of the world’s largest cryptocurrency …
Britain targets Russian officials in new wave of sanctions
LONDON -Britain said on Tuesday it had sanctioned Kremlin-imposed officials in the Luhansk and Donetsk provinces in eastern Ukraine as well as 29 regional governors …
U.N. rights expert calls for sanctions against Myanmar’s junta after executions
GENEVA – A United Nations human rights expert on Monday called on countries to take steps against Myanmar’s junta through economic sanctions and an arms …
Russia: New EU sanctions will hurt global economy, hopes for food export progress
(Reuters) – Russia’s foreign ministry on Thursday said the latest round of European Union sanctions were illegitimate and would have “devastating consequences” for security and …
EU to add Sberbank, Russian metals baron to sanctions list
By Francesco Guarascio BRUSSELS – The EU is set to add Russia’s top lender Sberbank and the head of giant zinc and copper firm UMMC …
Column-Recession would make tough oil sanctions on Russia more likely: Kemp
By John Kemp LONDON – Recession in the major economies is the only sure-fire way to reduce Russia’s petroleum revenues – an uncomfortable truth Western …
Analysis: Sanctions on Russia’s debt entangle default insurance payouts
By Davide Barbuscia and Karin Strohecker NEW YORK – Investors hit by Russia’s debt default may have to settle some of their positions privately if …
‘We Also Have Something To Claim Back’: Top Russian Adviser Threatens To Reclaim Alaska Over U.S. Sanctions
‘We Also Have Something To Claim Back’: Top Russian Adviser Threatens To Reclaim Alaska Over U.S. Sanctions Josh Hypes on July 7, 2022 One of …
Biden Admin Says It’s ‘On The Same Page’ As Ally Attempting To Help Iran Avoid Sanctions
Biden Admin Says It’s ‘On The Same Page’ As Ally Attempting To Help Iran Avoid Sanctions Micaela Burrow on July 6, 2022 A U.S. ally …
UK to introduce new sanctions on Belarus and Russian media
LONDON -Britain said it would on Tuesday introduce new economic, trade and transport sanctions on Belarus over its support for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and …
Russia to spend $14.5 billion to boost local aircraft production amid sanctions
(Reuters) – Russia’s government announced plans on Monday to invest 770 billion roubles ($14.5 billion) in the country’s aviation industry by the end of this …
U.S.’s Russia sanctions architect Singh departs as Ukraine war drags on
By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON – U.S. President Joe Biden will have a new “sherpa” on his trip to Germany next week – a former BlackRock …
Biden Administration Issues New Sanctions On Iran As Nuclear Deal Prospects Plummet
Biden Administration Issues New Sanctions On Iran As Nuclear Deal Prospects Plummet Micaela Burrow on June 17, 2022 The Treasury Department announced new sanctions on …
Russia Cuts Gas Flows To Europe, Blames Sanctions
Russia Cuts Gas Flows To Europe, Blames Sanctions Thomas Catenacci on June 16, 2022 Russian state-run energy giant Gazprom reduced natural gas exports headed for …
Russian truckmaker Kamaz struggles to settle payments due to sanctions, CEO says
(Reuters) – Kamaz, Russia’s largest truckmaker, sees its exports stagnating at last year’s levels or falling slightly as clients shy away from settling payments with …
Latin Music Company Executives Arrested on Federal Complaint Alleging Violations of U.S. Sanctions Related to Drug Traffickers
LOS ANGELES – FBI agents today arrested two music business executives – including the CEO of a Latin music conglomerate – who are charged …
Despite Four Months Of Sanctions, Russian Energy Exports Are Still Booming
Despite Four Months Of Sanctions, Russian Energy Exports Are Still Booming Thomas Catenacci on June 14, 2022 Russian energy producers have raked in nearly $100 …
Russia to restrict budget data in response to Western sanctions
(Reuters) – Russia will start restricting public access to some government data in an attempt to protect the country from additional sanctions, the finance ministry …
Committee defers decision on Russia CDS auction after U.S. sanctions update
By Jorgelina do Rosario LONDON – The EMEA Credit Derivatives Determinations Committee said on Thursday it was deferring a decision over how to hold a …
U.S. Treasury monitoring any moves to circumvent Russian sanctions through use of gold-Yellen
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Treasury Department has made clear that gold-related transactions involving Russia may be sanctioned, and is closely monitoring any efforts to circumvent …
Russian state depository halts operations in euros after EU sanctions
(Reuters) – The Russian National Settlement Depository (NSD) said on Friday it suspends operations in euros due to the latest EU sanctions, calling the situation …
EU blacklists wife of Russian billionaire Melnichenko to curb bypassing sanctions
BRUSSELS – The European Union on Friday blacklisted Aleksandra Melnichenko, the wife of Andrey Melnichenko, a previously sanctioned Russian billionaire who Reuters revealed had reassigned …
Canada says Chinese warplanes harassed its patrol aircraft on N.Korea sanctions mission
By Josh Smith SEOUL – Canada’s military has accused Chinese warplanes of harassing its patrol aircraft as they monitor North Korea sanction evasions, sometimes forcing …
Saudi Arabia to raise oil production if Russian output falls under sanctions- FT
(Reuters) – Saudi Arabia is prepared to raise its oil production if Russia’s output falls substantially because of the western sanctions imposed on it, the …
U.S. will again urge U.N. sanctions if North Korea carries out nuclear test
By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS – The United States will again push for more U.N. sanctions on North Korea if it carries out a seventh …