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Estonia: the main violation of sanctions is the export of euros to Russia

The Estonian Tax and Customs Board (ETCB) has reported that most violations of the sanctions imposed by the European Union are related to attempts to transport euros across the border.…

Europe, News, Politics, Russia, TOP newsVolodymyr Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy imposed sanctions on fantasists and port workers

On August 3. President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, signed three decrees imposing sanctions. Decree No. 578/2025 imposed sanctions on 94 individuals from five Russian companies. Three of these companies are…

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Estonia starts to fine importation of euro banknotes into Russia

The import of euro notes into Russia has begun to result in fines of up to 2,400 euros. The importation of euro banknotes is prohibited by sanctions from the European…

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Dutch Prosecutor’s Office to file a claim against Damen Shipyards for violating sanctions

The Netherlands Public Prosecution Service has announced two criminal cases against the shipbuilding companies Damen Shipyards Gorinchem and Damen Naval Shipyards. One of the cases is related to sanctions against…

Europe, News, Politics, TOP newsAleksandr Lukashenko

EU imposes sanctions on supporters of Lukashenka

The Council of the European Union has imposed sanctions on 25 individuals and 7 entities for supporting the repressive regime of Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka. According to the council's statement,…

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UK imposes a monetary penalty on a law firm for breaching sanctions linked to Russia

The UK authorities have fined the company Herbert Smith Freehills CIS LLP for violating sanctions against Russia. The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OF) impose a fine of 3,93 million…

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EU adopts its 16th package of sanctions against Russia

The European Union has adopted the 16th package of sanctions against Russia. 48 individuals and 35 organizations have been sanctioned. In addition, the EU Council has established two new criteria…

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A French citizen achieved a court decision lifting Ukraine’s personal sanctions

The Supreme Court of Ukraine has invalidated the decree of President Vladimir Zelenskyy imposing personal sanctions for 10 years. In 2023, President Zelenskyy issued Order No. 82/2023, imposing personal sanctions…

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EU renews sanctions on Zimbabwe

The Council of the European Union renewed its framework for restrictive measures for a further year, until 20 February 2026, in view of the situation in Zimbabwe. The Council also…

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Will the European Union lift sanctions against Russia if Trump does so?

The European Commissioner for Economy and Productivity, Valdis Dombrovskis, answered a journalist's question about whether the EU would ease sanctions if US President Donald Trump did so. According to the…