military forces of the Russian Federation
Bloomberg: EU considering sanctions against foreign companies behind Russian defense tech
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-eu-considering-sanctions-against-companies-behind-russian-defense-tech/
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.
‘Share My Rage.’ Read Yulia Navalnaya’s First Interview Since Her Husband’s Death in Prison
time.com/6967545/yulia-navalnaya-interview-alexei-navalny/
Quick Glance: The Legacy of Alexei Navalny: An Interview with Yulia Navalnaya
- The sudden death of Alexei Navalny has shaken a revolutionary movement and deeply affected his family and friends.
- Yulia Navalnaya continues her husband's commitment to fight against Putin's regime.
- She discusses the tragedy, her decision to lead the opposition movement, and the ongoing threat posed by the regime.
- The Russian opposition unites around the memory of Alexei Navalny and the struggle for a democratic Russia.
US State Department to impose new sanctions on Wagner, Russian air force: The sanctions target the Wagner Group, the Russian Aerospace Forces ...
kyivindependent.com/us-state-department-to-impose-new-sanctions-on-russian-entities-who-violate-nonproliferation-act/
After 2 years of Ukraine-Russia war, what comes next?: On anniversary of the biggest ground war in Europe since 1945, i24NEWS looks at what happened over the ...
i24news.tv/en/news/international/ukraine-russia-war/1708426726-draft-ukraine-russia-round-up
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.
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/
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/
‘Business as usual’ How some E.U. companies are sending Russia parts for warships, sanctions be damned — Meduza
meduza.io/en/feature/2024/04/16/business-as-usual
White House: US to impose new sanctions on Iran, 'go further' if ballistic missiles sent to Russia
kyivindependent.com/white-house-us-to-impose-new-sanctions-on-iran-go-further-if-ballistic-missiles-sent-to-russia/
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.
EU adopts 13th package of sanctions against RussiaThe EU took aim at Russian military supply chains in third countries like China and Türkiye ... Show more euromaidanpress.com/2024/02/23/eu-adopts-13th-package-of-individual-and-economic-sanctions-against-russia/
Biden says US will impose sanctions against Putin for Navalny death: U.S. President Joe Biden said on Feb. 22 he will announce sanctions against Russian leader ...
kyivindependent.com/biden-says-us-will-impose-sanctions-against-putin-for-navalny-death/
Russia imports Taiwan machinery despite Western sanctions on defence industry: The Russian military industry continues to receive modern machinery from Taiwan ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/01/27/7439166/
EU sanctions imposed on Medvedev's son, Russian propagandists, military industrial complex companies and military officials
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/12/18/7433596/
EU agrees on new sanctions, targeting Russia's drone production - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/02/21/eu-agrees-on-new-sanctions-targeting-russias-drone-production/
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.
EU plans mini-sanctions on Russia for war anniversary: The EU's biennial Russia-war sanctions are to blacklist a few Kremlin minions, while letting Russian ...
euobserver.com/world/158040
Putin likely offering North Korea access to international funds in exchange for weapons – NYT
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/02/6/7440587/
45 people injured in large-scale Russian attack on Monday – Zelenskyy: 45 people were injured in the Russian large-scale attack on 8 January ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/01/8/7436369/
Biden to launch expanded sanctions going after banks working with Moscow: President Biden is expected to sign an executive order Friday expanding sanctions ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4373486-biden-to-launch-expanded-sanctions-going-after-banks-working-with-moscow/
Volunteer group: Russian drone maker ramps up production despite sanctions, leaks show
kyivindependent.com/media-russian-drone-maker-ramps-up-production-despite-sanctions-leaks-show/
EU sanctions Alrosa, Russia's largest diamond producer: An investigation by the Kyiv Independent in October found that Alrosa continued to sell diamonds to ...
kyivindependent.com/eu-sanctions-alrosa-russias-largest-diamond-producer/
Russia shells 8 communities in Sumy Oblast: Russian forces attacked border areas and settlements of Sumy Oblast on Dec. 21, firing 24 times and causing at least ...
kyivindependent.com/russia-shells-8-communities-in-sumy-oblast-6/
Quick Glance: Kremlin Rejects Peace Talks with Ukraine
- Ukraine presented its 10-point 'peace formula' in November 2022.
- A major sticking point for peace talks is the full withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukrainian territory, including illegally annexed regions.
- Russian officials have emphasized that this would not be considered for negotiations.
- The prospect of peace negotiations, including territory exchange or significant concessions, is widely unpopular among the Ukrainian population.
Politico: EU aluminum producers call for embargo on Russian imports amid sanction talks
euromaidanpress.com/2024/02/07/politico-eu-aluminum-producers-call-for-embargo-on-russian-imports-amid-sanction-talks/
US imposes new sanctions on Russian defence industry: The US Department of the Treasury has imposed new sanctions on over 150 individuals and entities implicated ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/12/12/7432775/
US imposes sanctions against Russian military for war crimes in Bucha and Andriivka
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/11/21/7429636/
EU publishes proposals for 12th package of sanctions against Russia: The EU High Representative, together with the European Commission, submitted to the European ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3787334-eu-publishes-proposals-for-12th-package-of-sanctions-against-russia.html
Quick Glance: Moldova Joins Four EU Sanctions Against Russia
- Details: Popescu noted that Moldova has joined sanctions against several countries, including Russia, over the past eighteen months.
- Quote: “There are still some sanctions packages that are being analyzed for their economic impact on Moldova.”
- All decisions on Moldova joining new sanctions are analyzed [...].
- There are six sanctions packages affecting citizens or legal entities from the Russian Federation. At this stage, Moldova has joined four of them.
Ukraine Business Roundup — December 19: New sanctions against Russia
Amid roadblock after roadblock in Europe over support for Ukraine ...
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-business-roundup-december-19/
Australia sanctions 13 Russians over poisoning, jailing of dissident Kara-Murza: Australia had imposed sanctions on 13 Russian individuals in connection to the ...
kyivindependent.com/australia-sanctions-13-russians-over-poisoning-jailing-of-dissident-kara-murza/
Russian billionaire family exploits EU sanctions loopholes to support Russian military – investigation
euromaidanpress.com/2024/01/09/russian-billionaire-family-exploits-eu-sanctions-loopholes-to-support-russian-military-investigation/
UK announces new sanctions against suppliers that support Russia's war effort
kyivindependent.com/uk-announces-new-sanctions-against-businesses-individuals-that-support-russias-war-effort/
Residents flee Russia’s Belgorod region amid deadly cross-border attacks from Ukraine
cnn.com/2024/01/08/europe/russia-ukraine-belgorod-evacuations-strikes-intl/
Bloomberg: EU's 12th sanctions package on Russia could target $5.3 billion in trade
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-eu-considering-12th-sanctions-package-on-russia/
Russia got components worth $2.9 bln from West despite sanctions: Kyiv : Western companies supplied Russia with $2.9 billion worth of components that can be used ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/01/17/Russia-got-components-worth-2-9-bln-from-West-despite-sanctions-Kyiv-
Media: Russian army boot manufacturers imported over $4 million worth of EU materials
kyivindependent.com/media-russian-army-bootmakers-imported-over-4-million-worth-of-eu-materials/
Block Western CNCs, then Russia’s arsenal fails: Unrestricted exports of advanced western CNC machine tools are a gaping hole in the West's sanctions on ...
euromaidanpress.com/2023/12/24/block-western-cncs-then-russias-arsenal-fails/
New EU sanctions package to target Russian military, tech firms for war anniversary
euractiv.com/section/global-europe/news/new-eu-sanctions-package-to-target-russian-military-tech-firms-for-war-anniversary/
Three dual Russian nationals arrested in New York on suspicion of sanctions evasion, supplying Russian military
kyivindependent.com/u-s-authorities-arrest-three-dual-russian-nationals-suspected-of-exporting-dual-use-electronic-components-to-russia-in-massive-sanctions-evasion-scheme-case/
Russian mercenaries and diamonds in new EU sanctions: Two ruling-clan individuals, seven mercenary firms, and a ban on Russian diamonds are to be added to EU ...
euobserver.com/world/157706
U.S. sanctions 200 entities and individuals for taking part in Russian war effort
kyivindependent.com/us-treasury-expands-russian-sanctions-list-to-130-new-targets/
Investigative Stories From Ukraine: Russian military helicopters get Czech components despite sanctions
kyivindependent.com/investigative-stories-from-ukraine-russian-military-helicopters-get-czech-components-despite-sanctions/
Ukraine removes 3 Greek companies from 'international sponsors of war' list
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-removes-3-greek-companies-from-international-sponsors-of-war-list/
Media: Moscow university imports Canadian drone detector despite sanctions: The Russian Technological University in Moscow managed to import a high-tech drone ...
kyivindependent.com/media-moscow-university-purchases-canadian-drone-detector-despite-sanctions/
Russian Aerospace Forces have problems because of war and sanctions – UK intelligence
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/09/28/7421761/
German machine tool manufacturer continues to work for Russia: One of the worlds largest cutting machine tool manufacturers, the German-Japanese company DMG MORI ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/09/27/7421660/
Russian citizen sentenced by Dutch court to 18 months in prison for sanctions evasion
kyivindependent.com/russian-citizen-sentenced-by-dutch-court-to-18-months-in-prison-for-sanctions-evasion/
"Why have we allowed Russia to evade the sanctions?"
The Times and Sunday Times columnist Matthew Syed tells Sky News that Vladimir Putin is ... Show more trib.al/Qn3HqHW
Russia increases oil profits despite Western sanctions: Russias monthly oil profits this year are greater than before the invasion, which is evidence of the ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/12/6/7431922/
Investigative Stories From Ukraine: Russian military helicopters get Czech components despite sanctions
kyivindependent.com/investigative-stories-from-ukraine-russian-military-helicopters-get-czech-components-despite-sanctions/
Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Russian soldiers deliberately, systematically kill Ukrainian children
kyivindependent.com/investigative-stories-from-ukraine-russian-soldiers-deliberately-systematically-kill-ukrainian-children/
US sanctions ‘butcher of Bucha,’ Russian military official, over atrocities in Ukraine
thehill.com/policy/international/4319596-us-sanctions-butcher-of-bucha-russian-military-official-over-atrocities-in-ukraine/
Investigation: Serbian Firms Ship Sanctioned Dual-Use Tech To Russia : Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has vowed that "no one can bypass" Western ...
rferl.org/a/serbia-russia-sanctions-dual-use-technology/32676159.html
EU tightens sanctions against Russia but loopholes still exist: "The Commission is aware that unscrupulous individuals are trying to circumvent the ...
brusselstimes.com/eu-affairs/852375/eu-tightens-sanctions-against-russia-but-loopholes-still-exist
Despite the US sanctions, Russia’s primary diamond producer, Alrosa, keeps selling to the West, using intermediaries in third countries ... Show more kyivindependent.com/that-diamond-ring-it-may-have-helped-pay-for-russias-war/
Almost two years into the Ukraine war,
are sanctions against Russia actually working?
thestar.com.my/news/focus/2024/02/20/almost-two-years-into-the-ukraine-war-are-sanctions-against-russia-actually-working
2/3 of foreign parts in Russian drones made in China: The Yermak-McFaul International Expert Group has found that China is the main supplier of critical ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/08/28/7417387/
Two Russian-Canadians charged with allegedly evading sanctions, providing US$10M in electronics to Kremlin
ctvnews.ca/canada/two-russian-canadians-charged-with-allegedly-evading-sanctions-providing-us-10m-in-electronics-to-kremlin-1.6625229
Three Russians Arrested in New York for Shipping Arms Components: Three Russian nationals were arrested Tuesday in New York for evading U.S ...
themoscowtimes.com/2023/11/01/three-russians-arrested-in-new-york-for-shipping-arms-components-a82955
How Russia's timber trade is sidestepping the EU's Ukraine war sanctions - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/deforestation-inc/how-russias-timber-trade-is-sidestepping-the-eus-ukraine-war-sanctions/
Quick Glance: Russia's Timber Trade Evades EU Sanctions in Ukraine War
- Banned Russian timber is still being imported into the EU, financing Russia's war in Ukraine.
- Investigations reveal banned wood entering the EU through China, Turkey, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan.
- Russia is a major timber exporter, with over a fifth of the world's forests.
- New pathways emerged to smuggle illicit wood into the EU despite trade restrictions with Russia.
Clampdown on Russian sanctions evasion should start at home: EU envoy: The European Union's sanctions evasion clampdown - aimed at stopping countries from ...
euronews.com/my-europe/2023/12/07/clampdown-on-the-evasion-of-sanctions-against-russia-should-start-at-home-eu-envoy
U.S. sanctions Chinese and Russian firms over national security risks: U.S. and its allies have imposed extensive sanctions on Russia since its invasion of ...
axios.com/2023/09/25/us-sanctions-russia-china-companies
ISW: Putin fears North Korea deal will threaten sanctions evasion schemes: Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is likely worried that an arms deal with North Korea ...
kyivindependent.com/isw-putin-fears-north-korea-deal-will-threaten-sanctions-evasion-schemes/
Majority of Russian billionaires see wealth increase in 2023, Bloomberg index shows
euromaidanpress.com/2023/12/01/majority-of-russian-billionaires-see-wealth-increase-in-2023-bloomberg-index-shows/
EU lifts sanctions on Russian businessmen, as Kim says Putin will win: All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.
euronews.com/2023/09/14/ukraine-war-putin-will-achieve-great-victory-eu-lifts-sanctions-russia-drone-wave-attacks
Finnish company suspected of violating anti-Russian sanctions: In Finland, the Central Criminal Police (KRP), together with other agencies ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3755850-finnish-company-suspected-of-violating-antirussian-sanctions.html
Ukraine imposes sanctions on petty pro-Russian politicians, yet ignores most high-profile ones
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-imposes-sanctions-on-petty-pro-russian-politicians-yet-ignores-most-high-profile-ones/
Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Russian oligarchs continue luxurious life in London despite sanctions
kyivindependent.com/investigative-stories-from-ukraine-russian-oligarchs-continue-luxurious-life-in-london-despite-sanctions/
How Russia's timber trade is sidestepping the EU's Ukraine war sanctions - ICIJ
icij.org/investigations/deforestation-inc/how-russias-timber-trade-is-sidestepping-the-eus-ukraine-war-sanctions/
Diamonds to star in new EU sanctions on Russia: "If we linked one [the Ukraine war] with the other [the Gaza war] then the next sanctions to befall Russia would ...
euobserver.com/world/157585
Kyiv targets Kremlin’s ‘military-industrial complex’; US steps up sanctions evasion probe into Credit Suisse, UBS
dailymaverick.co.za/article/2023-09-27-kyiv-targets-kremlins-military-industrial-complex-us-steps-up-sanctions-evasion-probe-into-credit-suisse-ubs/
Putin rails against ‘illegitimate sanctions’ on Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin railed against “illegitimate sanctions” from the West amid his country’s ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4167413-putin-rails-against-illegitimate-sanctions-on-russia/
Quick Glance: Putin criticizes 'illegitimate sanctions' on Russia
- Putin addresses the relationship with the West and the war in Ukraine in his 17-minute speech.
- Russia halted an international grain deal last month.
- President Biden expressed concern over the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin and held Putin potentially responsible.
Svitolina defeats Russian player, advances to Washington Open quarterfinals: Elina Svitolina, Ukraine's top-ranked tennis player, secured her spot in the ...
kyivindependent.com/svitolina-defeats-neutral-kasatkina-advances-to-wta500-washington-quarterfinals/
Media: Western military products worth billions of dollars flow into Russia despite sanctions
kyivindependent.com/media-5/
U.S. Expands Sanctions Targeting Belarusian State Entities On Anniversary Of 'Fraudulent' Election
rferl.org/a/belarus-united-states-sanctions-lukashenka/32541276.html
Sanctioned Russian Billionaire Fridman Returns to Moscow, Intends to Move to Israel – Reports
themoscowtimes.com/2023/10/09/sanctioned-russian-billionaire-fridman-returns-to-moscow-intends-to-move-to-israel-reports-a82709
Investigative Stories from Ukraine: Pro-Russian politicians under sanctions in US, EU – yet not in Ukraine
kyivindependent.com/investigative-stories-from-ukraine-pro-russian-politicians-under-sanctions-in-us-eu-yet-not-in-ukraine-2/
Australia announced new sanctions on July 20 against 35 Russian defense, technology, and energy entities, and 10 individuals from Russia and Belarus ... Show more kyivindependent.com/australia-slaps-new-sanctions-against-russia-belarus/
Russia Running Out of Pretty Much Everything as Sanctions Bite: Eighteen months into Vladimir Putin's war in Ukraine, Western-imposed sanctions are taking a toll ...
newsweek.com/russia-sanctions-ukraine-war-fuel-tires-paper-spare-parts-shortages-1827373
US charges trio for smuggling electronics to Russia’s military: A US citizen and two Canadian nationals have been arrested and charged with conspiracy and ...
euromaidanpress.com/2023/10/31/us-charges-trio-for-smuggling-electronics-to-russias-military/
US Announces New Sanctions against Prigozhin's Allies: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/17801-us-announces-new-sanctions-against-prigozhin-s-allies
Freezing Russian assets will benefit everyone except Ukraine
pravda.com.ua/eng/articles/2023/07/15/7411448/
Ukrainian Foreign Minister is outraged by slow introduction of sanctions against manufacturers of Russian drones and missiles
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/06/2/7405090/
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