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Shipowners have made £4.8bn selling tankers to Russian ‘shadow fleet’
Vessels used to evade sanctions on oil exports and help fund war against Ukraine, investigation reveals. European and US shipowners have sold at least 230 ageing tankers into the “shadow fleet” ...The Guardian - 1d -
Russian insurer threatens to sue Danish outlet over ‘shadow fleet’
Danwatch had revealed Ingosstrakh’s role in insuring tankers carrying oil from Russia’s Baltic portsFinancial Times - 6d -
Peace in Ukraine will require more than sanctions
President Trump has threatened to impose significant taxes, tariffs, and sanctions on Russia if a peace agreement is not reached promptly, but it remains to be seen if this approach will be ...The Hill - 6d -
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The real reason Russia invaded Ukraine
Since the start of the Russo-Ukrainian war in 2014, one Russian phrase has haunted me. It translates to “They [Ukrainians] crucified a little boy wearing nothing but his underwear.” It sounds ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
EU renews Russia sanctions after Hungary drops veto threat
Budapest’s U-turn follows Donald Trump’s warning to Moscow that it could face more curbs unless it ends war ‘soon’Financial Times - Jan. 27 -
Taiwan blacklists Chinese-owned ‘shadow fleet’ ships
Taipei’s move reflects concern Beijing could use vessels that evade international oversight against itFinancial Times - Jan. 27 -
Russia Brushes Off Trump's Threats on Ukraine
Moscow believes it has the resources and manpower to withstand at least another year of the conflict.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24 -
Hungary threatens to disrupt Russia sanctions unless Ukraine reopens gas transit
Viktor Orbán floats new demand as EU rushes to renew restrictions on MoscowFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
How Hungary keeps holding the EU sanctions against Russia hostage
Also in this newsletter: Why the prospects of Ireland’s new government are cloudyFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Russia 'very closely' monitoring Trump's sanctions threats, Kremlin says
"We carefully record all the nuances," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.ABC News - Jan. 23 -
NATO chief 'very happy' with Trump's sanctions threat to Russia
"I was very, very happy with the position of Trump to put more sanctions on Russia," Mark Rutte told CNBC.CNBC - Jan. 23 -
Trump threatens Russia with sanctions, tariffs if Putin doesn't end Ukraine war
The war in Ukraine began with an invasion by Russia in February 2022. More than 240,000 soldiers have been killed on both sides, according to Ukraine.CNBC - Jan. 23 -
Trump Threatens Sanctions, Tariffs on Russia if Putin Won't End War in Ukraine
President Trump in a social-media post urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to make a deal, in his most forceful and public effort to end the war in Ukraine.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 22 -
Trump threatens Russia with taxes, tariffs, sanctions if 'ridiculous' Ukraine war not ended
President Trump on Wednesday threatened to impose tariffs and sanctions on Russia if there is no deal to stop the fighting in Ukraine "soon." "I’m not looking to hurt Russia. I love the Russian ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine drones hit Russian oil depot; Trump floats fresh Russia sanctions
Ukraine claims strikes on oil depot and aviation plant inside Russia; Trump talks Ukraine negotiations, Russia sanctions and how China should do more to end the war. What we know on day 1,064 . ...The Guardian - Jan. 22 -
Trump: Russia sanctions ‘likely’ if Moscow doesn’t negotiate Ukraine ceasefire
President Trump said Tuesday it was likely he would impose additional sanctions on Russia if it did not come to the negotiating table to broker a ceasefire in Ukraine. "Sounds likely," Trump said ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Trump: Putin 'destroying Russia' with war in Ukraine
President Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin is “destroying Russia” with its nearly three-year war in Ukraine, adding he hopes the Kremlin leader is open to making a deal to end the ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Tracking Ukraine’s battle against Russia in maps and charts
A visual guide to the warFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
Russia and Iran sign a partnership treaty to deepen their ties in the face of Western sanctions
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, signed a broad cooperation pact Friday as their countries deepened their partnership in the face of stinging Western ...NBC News - Jan. 17 -
EU eyes enlisting Belgian king to help safeguard Russia sanctions
Royal wartime decree seen as fallback option to keep Russia’s frozen €190bn in EU if Hungary vetoes renewal of sanctionsFinancial Times - Jan. 17 -
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UK yet to carry out a single conviction for breaching sanctions on Russia
Sanctions were introduced after the Crimea annexation in 2014 and the wider invasion of Ukraine in 2022.BBC News - Jan. 17 -
Bessent calls for stronger Russia sanctions at treasury confirmation hearing
Scott Bessent, tapped by Donald Trump to be treasury secretary, faced sharp questions from Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the IRS.CBS News - Jan. 16 -
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Bessent open to increasing sanctions on Russia
Treasury Secretary-nominee Scott Bessent told senators Thursday that he would be “100 percent on board” with increasing sanctions on Russia’s major oil companies if President-elect Trump supports ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
U.S. sanctions on Russia hit oil freight rates
On Jan. 10, the U.S. Treasury announced fresh measures to deplete Russia's energy revenues, including on 183 vessels, largely oil tankers.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
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Ukraine war briefing: Ukraine ‘captures two North Korean soldiers in Russia’
Pair being interrogated in Kyiv, with intelligence agency SBU saying one had fake Russian military ID; Russia claims control of village near Pokrovsk. What we know on day 1,054. See all our ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Germany battles to secure ‘Russian shadow fleet’ oil tanker adrift off northern coast
The Eventin was sailing from Russia to Egypt with 100,000 tonnes of oil when its engine failed and it lost ability to manoeuvre. Germany is battling to secure a heavily loaded tanker stranded off ...The Guardian - Jan. 11 -
Photograph Revives Ukraine-Russia Culture War
An image depicting a famous 19th-century painting of Cossacks, with current Ukrainian soldiers standing in for the warriors, has struck a chord as Kyiv battles to assert its identity.The New York Times - Jan. 11 -
Oil prices rally as fresh U.S. sanctions on Russia threaten global supplies
Oil futures ended sharply higher on Friday, as fresh U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil sector looked to threaten global supplies and as winter storms in the U.S. were expected to boost demand for ...MarketWatch - Jan. 10 -
The Britons killed fighting for Ukraine against Russia
Fifteen British men are known to have died in the conflict so far. Here are their stories. Since Russia invaded Ukraine, 15 Britons are known to have died in the conflict. The Guardian looks at ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
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U.S. Imposes New Sanctions to Squeeze Russia’s Energy Sector
The Biden administration is cracking down on the Russian “shadow fleet” and taking steps to curb oil and gas production.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
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Japan imposes new sanctions on Russia
Japan on Friday approved additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including freezing the assets of dozens of individuals and groups and banning exports to dozens of ...ABC News - Jan. 10 -
Doing the math on Russia’s territorial gains in Ukraine
Yes, Russia is making incremental advances, but no, those gains don’t amount to a blitzkrieg.The Hill - Jan. 8 -
