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News about economic and political sanctions imposed by the United States, the European Union, Great Britain, Russia, and Ukraine.

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UK government expands sanctions against Russia

The UK government has expanded sanctions against Russia. Four individuals and several entities were added to the sanction list. These individuals and several entities have been added to the sanctions…

News, Politics, Russia

Latvia imposes personal sanctions on Russian television presenter Andreeva

Latvia has imposed personal sanctions on Russian actor Pavel Priluchny and television presenter Ekaterina Andreeva. The Latvian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Baiba Braze, has taken a decision to add these…

News, USA

Violating US sanctions can send businessmen to jail for 20 years

US authorities continue to look for those who help Venezuela circumvent sanctions. The US Department of Justice announced the arrest of Juan Carlos Cairo-Padrona, a Venezuelan national, and Thomas Michael…

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The UK has lifted sanctions against the Russian banker Aleksey Fisun

The UK has lifted sanctions against Aleksey Leonidovich Fisun, who is known for his association with Sovcombank, a Russian bank. The Office for the Implementation of Financial Sanctions (OFSI) part…

Business, News, Russia

Latvian customs detained a plane bound for Russia despite sanctions

The Latvian State Revenue Service (SRS, a direct administrative authority under the supervision of the Minister of Finance) at the Grebnevo border checkpoint detained a car with Bulgarian license plates,…

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A native of Russia was arrested in Canada for violating sanctions.

A native of Russia, Anton Trofimov, a Canadian businessman, was arrested in Canada for violating Canadian trade sanctions. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police has arrested him for violating the sanctions…

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Russians in Estonia support sanctions against Russia

According to a survey by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Estonia, 75% of respondents, including nearly 90% of the Estonian population and nearly 50% of the Russian population, supported…

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Kaja Kallas unveiled details of the 18th package of sanctions against Russia

Kaja Kallas, High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy of the EU, has revealed details of the 18th package of sanctions against Russia. She said that the EU is…

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US criticizes EU sanctions against Israeli ministers

The United States has criticized EU sanctions against Israeli ministers. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized the sanctions imposed by the United Kingdom, Canada, Norway, New Zealand, and Australia…

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Working for the Russian media led to imprisonment

In Estonia, a court has sentenced journalist Svetlana Burceva to six years in prison for treason and violation of sanctions. "Svetlana Burceva was accused of violating international sanctions by working…