- 26 June, 2024
Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National Securitysanctions
UK says Russian sanctions could be lifted with Ukraine withdrawal – report
LONDON (Reuters) - British foreign minister Liz Truss says sanctions imposed on Russian individuals and companies could be lifted if Russia withdraws from Ukraine and commits to end aggression, the…
U.S. to sanction Russian firms providing tech to Moscow’s military – WSJ
(Reuters) - The Biden administration is preparing sanctions targeting Russian companies it says provides goods and services to Moscow's military and intelligence services, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday.…
U.S. issues fresh Russia-related sanctions – Treasury website
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Thursday imposed fresh Russia-related sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine including sanctions against dozens of defence companies, 328 members of the Duma legislative…
Putin wants ‘unfriendly’ countries to pay for Russian gas in roubles
By Nina Chestney LONDON (Reuters) -Russia will seek payment in roubles for gas sold to "unfriendly" countries, President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday, and European gas prices soared on concerns…
German resort’s rift over Russian oligarch resonates across country
By Tom Sims FRANKFURT (Reuters) - A German politician who mobilized a protest against a now-sanctioned Russian resident of his resort town has attracted a following, but also angry emails…
France says sanctions starting to have impact on Russia – govt spokesperson
PARIS (Reuters) - French government spokesman Gabriel Attal said on Friday sanctions imposed by Western countries on Russia in reaction to Moscow's invasion of Ukraine were starting to have a…
UK wants every country to ‘move away’ from Russian oil: PM Johnson’s spokesperson
London, Mar 16 (PTI) The UK wants every country to move away from using Russian oil and gas because it directly funds President Vladimir Putin’s war machine, British Prime Minister…
Zelenskiy calls on U.S. Congress for more Russia sanctions, defense aid
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on the U.S. Congress on Wednesday for further military assistance to help protect the skies over Ukraine and for further sanctions against…
India taking up Russian discounted oil offer will not be US sanctions violation: WH
Washington, Mar 16 (PTI) India taking up Russia's offer of discounted crude oil would not be a violation of American sanctions, the White House has said. "Our message to any…
China says Taiwan ‘taking advantage’ of Ukraine as island sends more aid
BEIJING/TAIPEI (Reuters) - China's government on Wednesday lambasted Taiwan's humanitarian aid for Ukraine and sanctions on Russia as "taking advantage of other's difficulties" after the island announced it was sending…
Russia says it has written guarantees on Iran nuclear deal
By Parisa Hafezi, Humeyra Pamuk and Simon Lewis DUBAI/WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Russia said on Tuesday it has written guarantees it can carry out its work as a party to the Iran…
Japan will act with G7 on Russia sanctions, chief cabinet secretary says
TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese chief cabinet secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said on Tuesday that Japan will act in line with other Group of Seven nations, appropriately, on the issue of sanctions…
