Crypto firm moved $4.2m of assets to digital wallet linked to alleged Russian arms dealer - ICIJ
icij.org/inside-icij/2024/03/crypto-firm-moved-4-2m-of-assets-to-digital-wallet-linked-to-alleged-russian-arms-dealer/
Quick Glance: Crypto Firm Transferred $4.2m to Wallet of Alleged Russian Arms Dealer
- A UK cryptocurrency firm transferred digital assets worth over $4.2 million to a crypto wallet owned by a member of an alleged Russian arms-dealing network who was later sanctioned by the United States.
- Transactions by Copper Technologies raise questions about UK laws governing the cryptocurrency industry adapting quickly enough to keep up with the evolving sector under scrutiny for providing anonymity.
- An analysis of cryptocurrency transactions highlights a connection between Copper and Jonatan Zimenkov, an Israeli-born Russian national.
- Revelations shed light on the opaque world of cryptocurrency, its anonymity, and the need for regulation of digital assets within the financial system.
Foreign ministers back new Russia sanctions following Navalny’s death: EU to sanction 30 individuals and entities “responsible for the murder” of opposition ...
politico.eu/article/foreign-ministers-back-new-russia-sanctions-following-navalnys-death/
Quick Glance: EU Imposes Sanctions Following Nawalny's Death
- The EU enforces sanctions against Russia in response to Nawalny's death during the presidential election.
- The EU blames Putin and Russian authorities for Nawalny's death, calling for consequences. Nawalny's widow believes he was murdered in the camp.
- EU foreign ministers plan to issue a statement on Putin's controversial election victory and impose sanctions on double-digit justice representatives.
- Existing economic sanctions against Russia due to the Ukraine conflict, as well as new sanctions on the second anniversary of the conflict, are already in place.
Bloomberg: Russian oil trade feels pressure of Western sanctions in India: Russia's oil industry is starting to feel the pressure of Western sanctions as ...
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-russian-oil-trade/
From Hamburg to St. Petersburg: Crimea embargo: Hamburg brings charges for violation
n-tv.de/politik/Krim-Embargo-Hamburg-erhebt-Anklage-wegen-Verstosses-article24836618.html
Father close to Putin: Justice overturns EU sanctions against ex-F1 driver: Nikita Mazepin will drive for Haas in Formula 1 for one season alongside Mick ...
n-tv.de/sport/formel1/Justiz-kippt-EU-Sanktionen-gegen-Ex-F1-Pilot-article24817607.html
Russia vetoes U.N. group monitoring North Korean sanctions - UPI.com: Russia voted against extending the mandate of a U.N. panel that monitors North Korean ...
upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2024/03/29/Russia-North-Korea-UN-Security-Council-veto-sanctions-panel-of-experts/1451711687914/
Companies that left Russia since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine and subsequent government sanctions lost over $107 billion in writedowns and lost revenue www.reuters.com/markets/europe/foreign-firms-losses-exiting-russia-top-107-billion-2024-03-28/
Seeking to escape the Ukraine war and its impact on the economy, Russians are settling in Latin America, drawn by lenient visa rules ... Show more
Ukraine dismisses security council secretary Danilov: There was no reason given for his dismissal at the time of this publication.
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-dismisses-security-council-secretary-danilov/
Quick Glance: Ukraine replaces security council secretary post-dismissal
- President Zelensky dismissed the National Security and Defense Council Secretary Danilov and expressed gratitude for his service.
- The head of the Foreign Intelligence Service, Lytvynenko, will take over from Danilov, with Ivashchenko leading the Foreign Intelligence Service.
US ‘Kleptocapture’ Group Seeks Russia Sanction Evaders Worldwide: Latvian authorities have arrested and plan to extradite to the US a local man over his work for ...
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Investigation: Belarusian timber enters Poland under false documents, bypassing EU sanctions
kyivindependent.com/investigation-belarusian-timber-imported-into-poland-despite-sanctions/
WATCH: State Dept. holds briefing after U.S. sanctions Russian entities accused of enabling digital currency sanctions evasion
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-state-dept-holds-briefing-after-u-s-sanctions-russian-entities-accused-of-enabling-digital-currency-sanctions-evasion
Insiders ask what's happening to Russian oligarchs' superyachts: After the start of the Ukrainian war, some oligarch yachts were also confiscated ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/international-business/auch-insider-wissen-nicht-was-mit-yachten-russicher-oligarchen-passiert/
Russia: The EU wants to finance Ukraine with sanctioned money: EU foreign policy chief proposes using most of Russian Central Bank's frozen funds to benefit ...
businessinsider.de/politik/russland-die-eu-will-mit-sanktionierten-geldern-die-ukraine-finanzieren/
Quick Glance: EU: Military Aid for Ukraine
- EU plans to allocate interest earnings from frozen Russian assets for military aid.
- Criticism towards EU for not directly using Russian assets to rebuild Ukraine.
- Expert estimates the cost of rebuilding Ukraine at around 500 billion euros.
- Debate on potential confiscation of Russian state funds and possible retaliatory measures by Russia.
Ukraine steps back on black list: Ukraine was quite frustrated with this, and it was out of sheer desperation that it wanted to create the ‘name and shame’ list ...
gulftoday.ae/opinion/2024/03/24/ukraine-steps-back-on-black-list
EU develops mechanism for transferring Russia's frozen assets to Ukraine: The European Union has prepared proposals under which Ukraine could start receiving ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/19/7447091/
Quick Glance: Europe Considers Using Profits from Russian Assets to Arm Ukraine
- Following the freezing of over $300 billion in assets, European leaders may propose utilizing profits from immobilized assets to aid Ukraine.
- A proposal could offer about $3 billion annually for weapons to support Ukraine in battle as U.S. funding stalls and Ukraine faces desperation.
- Despite the potential aid for Ukraine, the proposal is viewed by some as not extraordinary but also not negligible.
- The debate on using frozen assets gains momentum as the EU grapples with how to address Russia's threat to global stability.
Former F1 driver Nikita Mazepin removed from EU sanctions list : The EU's General Court on Wednesday (Mar 20) handed a win to Russian former F1 driver ...
wionews.com/sports/former-f1-driver-nikita-mazepin-removed-from-eu-sanctions-list-702417
U.S. targets Iran's nuclear, weapons programs with fresh sanctions - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/03/21/Iran-procurement-network-sanctioned/9141710992404/
EU agrees to allocate to Ukraine income from frozen Russian assets subject to bloc sanctions
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The EU postpones decisions on Ukraine: The sensitive issues about Ukraine that the Europeans put off at their summit will resurface very soon.
sueddeutsche.de/meinung/ukraine-russische-notenbankvermoegen-eu-gipfel-eurobonds-1.6478380
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Escaping Russia's pull is Armenia's biggest challenge on its EU path: Since February 2022, Russia has replaced the EU as Armenia’s most important ...
euronews.com/2024/03/20/armenias-biggest-challenge-on-its-eu-path-is-escaping-russias-pull
Russia lives from the war economy, but that is risky: It seems that Russia's economy is taking the sanctions imposed by the West in its stride ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/international-business/russland-lebt-von-der-kriegswirtschaft-doch-das-ist-riskant/
Russia expands economic ties with Cuba: Russia plans to expand the economic and expand trade relations with Cuba through the participation of companies in ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/international-business/russland-erweitert-wirtschaftsbeziehungen-mit-kuba/
China Set for Record Russian Oil Imports in March, Kpler Says: China is on track to import a record amount of Russian crude this month, bolstered by large ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-18/china-set-for-record-russian-oil-imports-in-march-kpler-says
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Ukrainian grain exports have no meaningful effect on grain prices in Poland: Claims that the import of Ukrainian agricultural goods into Poland are jeopardising ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/19/7447121/
EU imposes sanctions following Navalny's death, bolsters support for Ukraine: EU foreign policy chief assures that measures have been agreed upon to hold those ...
yenisafak.com/en/world/eu-imposes-sanctions-following-navalnys-death-bolsters-support-for-ukraine-3679622
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756 days of war in Ukraine: new EU sanctions against Russia: At the EU foreign ministers' meeting, EU states announced further sanctions against Russia ...
de.euronews.com/2024/03/19/756-tage-ukraine-krieg-neue-eu-sanktionen-gegen-russland-und-wie-weiter
Rogue Russia threatens the world, not just Ukraine: The West must show its enemy is Vladimir Putin, not 143m ordinary Russians
economist.com/leaders/2024/03/14/rogue-russia-threatens-the-world-not-just-ukraine
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How to help Ukraine prevail: The international community must step up its support from sanctions to reconstruction
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Export stop: Russians will no longer receive Hilti drills: The construction equipment manufacturer has stopped all exports to Russia. Even those who are not ...
wundo.ch/artikel/exportstopp-russen-bekommen-keine-hilti-bohrmaschinen-mehr/
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EU ministers keen to use Russian profits for Ukraine ammo: The EU is nearing a deal on using profits from frozen Russian assets to buy ammunition for Ukraine ...
euobserver.com/ukraine/158240
Ukraine is bombing Russian oil refineries right when Russia really needs its oil money
qz.com/ukraine-drone-strike-russia-oil-elections-economy-1851336275
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Bloomberg: EU leaders to call for new sanctions on Belarus, North Korea, Iran - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/03/13/bloomberg-eu-leaders-to-call-for-new-sanctions-on-belarus-north-korea-iran/
G7 nations warn Iran against sending ballistic missiles to Russia: The United States and allies are warning of new economic sanctions should Tehran equip the ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/03/g7-nations-warn-iran-against-sending-ballistic-missiles-russia
Slovakia’s Fico cheers as pro-Putin biker gang boss is removed from EU sanctions list
politico.eu/article/slovakia-robert-fico-night-wolves-mc-europe-head-from-sanctions-list/
Russia Appoints Broker for Frozen-Assets Swap With Foreigners: Russia appointed a broker to conduct swaps of assets between Russian and foreign investors caught ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-11/russia-appoints-broker-for-frozen-assets-swap-with-foreigners
U.S. imposes more than 500 new Russia sanctions after Navalny’s death: The Treasury Department on Friday announced an aggressive expansion of existing financial ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/02/23/us-sanctions-russia-navalny/
Quick Glance: US Targets Russia with Over 500 New Sanctions
- The US has announced over 500 new sanctions against Russia, including measures targeting Russia's main card payment system, financial and military institutions, and officials involved in the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny.
- The newly-announced US measures also include nearly 100 firms and individuals who will face export restrictions.
- Russian banks and military-industrial enterprises have adapted and developed workarounds to evade existing sanctions.
- The EU has also announced new sanctions, targeting nearly 200 companies and individuals accused of helping Russia procure weapons or being involved in the kidnapping of Ukrainian children - something Moscow denies.
Hundreds of companies bankrupt: How robust is Russia's economy?: The number of corporate bankruptcies in Russia has risen sharply since the beginning of 2024 ...
businessinsider.de/politik/international-politics/hunderte-unternehmen-pleite-wie-robust-ist-russlands-wirtschaft/
How Resilient Is Putin? - Project Syndicate: As Russia prepares for another sham presidential election, the West is introducing new sanctions over the death of ...
project-syndicate.org/onpoint/how-resilient-is-putin
Breaking news: EU imposes new sanctions against Russia: The EU states are imposing new sanctions against Russia on the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine ...
n-tv.de/newsletter/breakingnews/EU-verhaengt-neue-Russland-Sanktionen-article24751805.html
Quick Glance: Fresh Measures Against Russia on War Anniversary
- The EU is preparing new sanctions for the second anniversary of the Ukraine war.
- The package includes expanded asset freezes and sanctions on companies.
- The sanctions are expected to be formalized and published by the anniversary.
- The package does not introduce new broad economic sanctions, targeting individuals and businesses.
Former NATO commander says Biden sanctions must ‘target Putin personally’: Former NATO commander James Stavridis said any additional sanctions on Russia from ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4487178-former-nato-commander-biden-sanctions-putin-personally/
White House: ‘Major’ sanctions package against Russia after Navalny’s death coming Friday
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4478638-white-house-major-sanctions-package-against-russia-after-navalnys-death-coming-friday/
Block the Black Sea Pipeline for Putin's War Chest: Nations should actively advocate for the diversification of energy sources and the establishment of ...
commondreams.org/opinion/black-sea-putin-war-chest
Leontyev: Russia adapts: "New sanctions should close all loopholes": Although the previous sanctions packages against Russia are noticeable in everyday Russian ...
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Neue-Sanktionen-sollen-alle-Luecken-schliessen-article24753419.html
Putin's war of aggression: EU states agree on new Russia sanctions: “We must further weaken Putin’s war machine”: The EU wants to use new punitive measures to ...
spiegel.de/ausland/ukraine-krieg-eu-staaten-einigen-sich-auf-neue-russland-sanktionen-a-fa3673e3-cdd9-4e5f-85c5-cbded322a32f
U.S. promises new sanctions on Iran for its support of Russia's war in Ukraine, potential missile sale
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Quick Glance: Russia Receives 'Hundreds of Ballistic Missiles' from Iran
- According to Reuters, on February 21, citing multiple sources, Iran sent 'a significant number of powerful surface-to-surface ballistic missiles' to Russia.
- Three Iranian sources informed Reuters that Iran dispatched 400 missiles, including 'many from the Fateh-110 family of short-range ballistic weapons' with a range of up to 700 kilometers.
- Reportedly, the missile shipments commenced in early January 2024 following a finalized deal in meetings late last year between Iranian and Russian military and security officials held in Tehran and Moscow.
- An additional source, an anonymous Iranian military official, stated that there have been 'at least four shipments of missiles,' with additional ones planned in the upcoming weeks. The missiles are said to be transported to Russia by aircraft and ship across the Caspian Sea.
White House to target Russia with 'major sanctions' in response to Navalny's death
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Quick Glance: White House Plans Sanctions for Navalny's Death
- White House preparing 'major sanctions' against Russia in response to Navalny's death.
- Sanctions to cover Russian defense industrial base and revenue sources fueling aggression and repression.
- Details of sanctions undisclosed; focus on pursuing those evading sanctions.
- Experts propose financial measures to weaken Russia, from seizing Central Bank funds to lowering Russian oil price cap.
Biden announces more than 500 sanctions on Russia after Navalny's death: President Joe Biden on Friday announced more than 500 new sanctions on Russia over its ...
nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/biden-sanctions-russia-navalny-rcna140158
Switzerland plans peace conference: Baerbock: "Giving in to Putin would be the end of the UN Charter"
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Baerbock-Putin-nachzugeben-waere-Ende-der-UN-Charta-article24760420.html
US to Impose New Sanctions as Ukraine Invasion Anniversary Nears: The US will sanction more than 500 people and entities linked to Russia’s war machine in a ...
trib.al/5F7yLm9
Why has the EU sanctioned Indian, Chinese companies for Russia links?: The latest sanctions, coinciding with the anniversary of the Ukraine war, touch New Delhi ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/29/why-has-the-eu-sanctioned-indian-chinese-companies-for-russia-links
Switzerland joins 13th EU sanctions package: Switzerland has joined the European Unions 13th package of sanctions against Russia, which includes 106 individuals ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/1/7444595/
Ukraine PM calls for fresh sanctions on Russia after Navalny's death: Ukraine's prime minister urged the European Union and Japan on Tuesday to impose fresh ...
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Quick Glance: Everton climbs out of relegation zone after draw
- Amadou Onana's goal secures Everton a draw against Crystal Palace.
- The draw lifts Everton out of the Premier League relegation zone.
- Jordan Ayew leads Palace in the second half post Roy Hodgson's resignation.
- Palace is five points clear of relegation, with Everton and Luton tied in points.
US imposes sweeping sanctions against Russia, targets over 500 people and entities
channelnewsasia.com/world/us-imposes-sweeping-sanctions-russia-targets-over-500-people-entities-4145251
Türkiye cuts exports to Russia by one-third amid US sanctions threat: The volume of shipments from Türkiye to Russia decreased by 33% in February ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/4/7444837/
Ukrainian ambassador to US: All Russian banks must be sanctioned to stop ‘war crimes’
thehill.com/policy/international/4479414-ukrainian-ambassador-russian-banks-sanctioned-to-stop-war-crimes/
EU proposes sanctions against Chinese firms that aid Russia – Bloomberg: The European Union has suggested including three Chinese firms that cooperate with ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/02/12/7441520/
Two years of sanctions have failed to weaken the Russian economy enough to stop it waging war against Ukraine. If anything ... Show more
U.S. targets Russian oligarchs as it weighs response to Navalny’s death: A suite of enforcement actions was announced by the Department of Justice on Thursday.
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/02/22/russia-sanctions-oligarch-doj/
Ukraine PM calls for long-range missiles to fight back Russia: Shmyhal says delays in providing long-range artillery, missile equipment is ‘main danger for us on ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/2/20/ukrainian-prime-minister-calls-for-new-sanctions-on-moscow
Russia arrests South Korean man for spying: South Korea is a staunch supporter of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine. (Russian defense ministry ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2024/03/11/russia-arrests-south-korean-man-for-spying/
As trade with China booms, some Russian companies are flourishing: Business at Nikita Minenkov's logistics company, based near the Amur River that marks the ...
reut.rs/49UFWXB
No, Russia Is Not Winning | by Anastassia Fedyk & Yuriy Gorodnichenko - Project Syndicate
project-syndicate.org/commentary/russia-not-winning-economy-strained-ukraines-is-recovering-by-anastassia-fedyk-and-yuriy-gorodnichenko-2024-03
Russia’s Starlink use sparks probe into SpaceX compliance with US sanctions: Despite US sanctions, Russia using Starlink "to coordinate attacks" in ...
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/spacex-pressed-by-lawmakers-over-russias-use-of-starlink-in-ukraine/
Quick Glance: US Lawmakers Question Starlink by Musk on Russia Claims
- House Democrats are seeking answers from SpaceX under Elon Musk amid claims of Russian forces using the technology in Ukraine.
- Democratic lawmakers express concern over alleged Russian use of Starlink technology and demand clarification from SpaceX.
- Starlink terminals are crucial for Ukrainian army operations and have reportedly been utilized by Russian troops, posing a serious threat.
- SpaceX has been asked to provide information on potential illegal use of the technology and reveal actions taken to comply with US sanctions against Russia.
Sanctions against Russia: How the EU Commission wants to use interest profits from assets for Kiev.
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Live blog: US to sanction over 500 targets involved in Russia 'war machine'
trtworld.com/europe/live-blog-us-to-sanction-over-500-targets-involved-in-russia-war-machine-17092784
Russian asset seizure erodes dollar, euro trust, Moscow minister says: Western plans to potentially use Russia's frozen assets to fund aid for Ukraine will be ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/russia-frozen-assets-dedollarization-greenback-euro-ukraine-war-funding-sanctions-2024-2
VDL in Kyiv to give 'moral support' as country marks two years of war: The EU earlier this week approved its 13th package of sanctions against Russia ...
euronews.com/2024/02/24/several-eu-leaders-in-kyiv-to-provide-moral-support-on-second-anniversary-of-russian-invas
White House struggles to increase pressure on Russia as options dwindle: Unable to punish Putin for Navalny’s death, Biden ratchets up the economic pain
politico.com/news/2024/02/21/white-house-struggles-to-increase-pressure-on-russia-as-options-dwindle-00142530
Russia's oil refining capacity reduced amid Ukrainian UAV attacks - British intel
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3837592-russian-oil-refining-capacity-reduced-amid-ukrainian-uav-attacks.html
Do sanctions still work as a weapon of war?: Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, why the West’s financial war on Russia hasn’t stopped ...
economist.com/podcasts/2024/02/29/do-sanctions-still-work-as-a-weapon-of-war
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