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Zelensky
After Russia’s overnight attack with nearly 150 drones, Zelensky urges tougher sanctions and air defense support to stop daily strikes and end the war.
1d ago
Ukraine
Hennadii Butkevych, the founder of Ukraine’s largest supermarket chain ATB, adds Aeroc, a former Russian-owned company to his portfolio.
Mar. 21
War in Ukraine
Germany confiscated a Russian-linked tanker carrying 100,000 tons of oil worth €40M, as part of EU sanctions targeting Moscow’s shadow fleet.
Mar. 21
Zelensky
Ukraine considers any easing of sanctions against Russia would be possible in exchange for a just peace but should remain in place until Moscow ends its aggression and engage in negotiations.
Mar. 17
War in Ukraine
Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade sent forms to companies, asking which sanctions cause them the most trouble.
Mar. 14
War in Ukraine
Budapest -- the friendliest country to Russia in the EU -- agreed to renew the sanctions for a further six months after four people were removed from the list, officials said.
Mar. 14
US
In short, no more Russian gas and oil purchases via Russian banks using hard money by US entities.
Mar. 14
Russia
The EU is still dependent on raw material for green steel, importing 40% of direct reduced iron (DRI) from Russia.
Mar. 13
Ukraine
If a non-binding resolution is adopted in a vote, that would pile pressure on French President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Francois Bayrou to change their position on the issue.
Mar. 12
Ukraine
Ukraine’s presidential aide did not call for the outright seizure of frozen Russian assets, but instead said that it should remain in Europe, where the profits would go towards Ukraine’s recovery.
Mar. 11
Ukraine
The UK government wants to give money a sanctioned Russian billionaire oligarch made from Chelsea FC Sale only to Ukraine war victims, Abramovich wants to share with Russian soldiers.
Mar. 11
Ukraine
Sources indicate that any potential easing of sanctions would be contingent on Russia agreeing to a peace deal with Ukraine.
Mar. 10
US
As Trump’s administration signaled resumption of normal business relations and undoing of sanctions, foreign investors in Russia are already holding talks to lift restrictions.
Mar. 7
War in Ukraine
Trump’s economic threat comes after Russia launched major drone and missile attacks Friday on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Mar. 7
Europe
Chinese EU Envoy Lu Shaye criticized Washington’s support of Russia and sidelining of Europe in a sharp rebuff of US President Donald Trump’s recent policies.
Mar. 6
Europe
European tariffs targeting Russia and Belarus will put pressure on the region’s agricultural sector, leading to a weakened military capacity along with economic turmoil and civil unrest in Russia.
Mar. 6
Germany confiscated a Russian-linked tanker carrying 100,000 tons of oil worth €40M, as part of EU sanctions targeting Moscow’s shadow fleet.
Mar. 21