5 d. ago EU Proposes Sanctioning Two Small Chinese Banks for Russia Trade

The European Union has proposed sanctioning two small Chinese banks for helping Russia get around the bloc’s existing trade restrictions, according to documents seen by Bloomberg.

Economics

5 d. ago Europe Set to Reaffirm Plan to Pressure Russia Despite US Delays

Europe will reiterate its commitment to back Ukraine and sanction Russia, as the US delays a decision over increasing pressure on Moscow to get President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table.

Economics

5 d. ago Slovak Premier Threatens to Block EU Sanctions Against Russia

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened to block the European Union’s new sanctions package against the Kremlin unless the bloc comes up with a way to address the potential loss of Russian energy supplies.

Events

1 week ago CRIME SCENE: Toronto man accused of violating sanctions against Russia

A Toronto businessman was arrested last month for allegedly violating Canadian sanctions that prohibit technology trade and exports to Russia. The RCMP said, following a three-year investigation, its Ontario sanctions unit obtained consent from Canada’s Attorney General to commence a criminal prosecution under the Special Economic Measures Act and the Special Economic Measures (Russia) Regulations. […]

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1 week ago Toronto man accused of supplying Russia’s drone program is 1st to face prosecution over sanctions

The RCMP confirmed Anton Trofimov was arrested on May 22.

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2 w. ago North Korea’s Surging Military Aid to Russia Detailed in Report

North Korea has become a crucial source of missiles, munitions and even soldiers for Russia’s war in Ukraine as the sanctions-defying alliance between the two countries intensifies, according to a report by 11 countries, including the US and Japan.

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2 w. ago Oil Rises as Traders Weigh Risks to Iranian, Russian Supplies

Oil climbed as the market assessed the risk of additional US sanctions on Russia and the chance that nuclear talks with Iran will fail to produce an agreement.

Economics

2 w. ago Owner of Toronto company arrested for allegedly violating sanctions on Russia

The case is Canada's first prosecution under sanctions against Russia over the invasion of Ukraine.

Economics

3 w. ago EU Weighs Cutting 20 Banks From SWIFT in New Russia Sanctions

The European Union is considering cutting more than 20 banks from SWIFT, the international payments system, as well as lowering a price cap on Russian oil and banning the Nord Stream gas pipelines as part of a new sanctions package that aims to increase pressure on Moscow to end its war against Ukraine.

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3 w. ago EU Eyes Nord Stream 2 Sanctions to Stamp Out Russian Gas Return

The European Union is nearing a decision to include the Nord Stream 2 gas pipelines linking Germany and Russia in a fresh proposal of sanctions against Moscow amid persistent rumors about reviving flows that the bloc wants to stop.

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3 w. ago US Senate Considering Action on Punishing Russia Sanctions Bill

Senate Republicans are warning Russia that they’re prepared to pass punishing sanctions if President Vladimir Putin refuses to engage in ceasefire negotiations with Ukraine or breaches an eventual agreement.

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3 w. ago Adam Zivo: Putin outplays Trump again with phoney peace talks

The United States is prolonging the war by delaying sanctions against Russia

Politics

3 w. ago Trump Tax Bill Threatened by Ultraconservatives After SALT Deal

Conservative hardliners threatened to block President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending package just as an agreement to increase the state and local tax deduction removed a key obstacle.

Economics

3 w. ago EU Sanctions Ships That Helped Move Gas From Russia’s Yamal LNG

The European Union imposed sanctions on three vessels that helped move gas cargoes from Russia’s Yamal LNG project, further squeezing Moscow’s energy revenues.

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