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Estonia to detain vessels of the Russian shadow fleet

The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has stated that it will continue to detain vessels of the Russian "shadow fleet" sailing under flags of convenience. The oil tanker Kiwala, which…

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Poland imposes sanctions on the Russian retail discounter

Poland has imposed sanctions on the founders of Svetofor, a chain of stores in Russia. The Polish Ministry of the Interior and Administration has added TORG SERVICE PL. z o.o.,…

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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…

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Mass searches in Lithuania due to violation of sanctions against Russia

Anti-tank weapons, ammunition? Mass searches were conducted in Lithuania due to possible violations of sanctions against Russia. In Vilnius, officers from the Lithuanian Customs Criminal Service, together with representatives from…

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Putin introduces criminal penalties for those who call for sanctions

Penalties ranging from one million rubles (about 10.000 euro) to imprisonment for up to five years are now threatened in Russia by those who call for the introduction or extension…

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Denmark strengthens sanctions controls over goods to Russia

Denmark has strengthened sanctions controls over goods for Russia. Denmark joined stricter rules for controlling sanctioned goods shipped to Russia. Initially, an agreement aimed at strengthening and unifying controls over…

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New Ukrainian sanctions hit Russian actors and companies from China

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has imposed new sanctions on Russian artists and companies. Chinese companies have also been included in the list of sanctioned entities. On April 18th,…

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Circumventing sanctions against Russia may result in 3 years imprisonment in the Netherlands

The Netherlands Public Prosecution Service is demanding three years in prison and a five-year ban on professional activities against a 58-year-old man for circumventing European Union sanctions against Russia. According to…

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy imposes sanctions on Russian media

The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has signed several new decrees imposing sanctions on Russian entities and individuals. One of these decrees is Decree No. 230/2025, which imposes economic sanctions…

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The ex-governor of Sevastopol was sentenced to 40 months in prison for circumventing UK sanctions

Former Sevastopol Governor Dmitriii Ovsiannikov was sentenced to 40 months in prison for circumventing sanctions. The brother of the former official was sentenced to 15 months of probation. Ovsiannikov was…