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Despite sanctions, Russia is growing faster than Germany: Following the invasion of Ukraine, the West has slapped sanctions on its longtime trading partner ...
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Putin’s War Machine Helps Keep Russian Industry Humming: Surging military production is helping keep Russian industry going strong, offsetting much of the damage ...
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From @Breakingviews : Sanctions on oil and gas exports have been less effective than Western allies' military aid to Ukraine, says @hugodixon
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Despite sanctions, Russia is growing faster than Germany: Following the invasion of Ukraine, the West has slapped sanctions on its longtime trading partner ...
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Putin’s War Machine Helps Keep Russian Industry Humming: Surging military production is helping keep Russian industry going strong, offsetting much of the damage ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-02-01/putin-s-war-machine-helps-keep-russian-industry-humming
Israeli leaders and military criticize reported US plans to sanction IDF unit: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other ministers have sharply ...
cnn.com/2024/04/22/middleeast/israeli-military-us-sanctions-west-bank-intl/
Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.
- The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.
- War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.
- Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
Russia to cash in as Sberbank pays $8bn in dividends: Record profits at lender will bolster state coffers to help fund war on Ukraine
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Blinken to warn China over weapons-related exports to Russia: Washington considers sanctions on Chinese financial institutions, according to people familiar with ...
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Quick Glance: Blinken to issue warning to China over weapons-related exports to Russia
- Antony Blinken will warn China of US sanctions if it does not cease exporting weapons-related technology to Russia.
- The US has recently intensified its warnings to China, emphasizing that China is undermining European security by supplying Russia with dual-use technologies.
- Blinken will visit China from April 24 to 26 and address the issue in meetings with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
- The US hopes the threat of sanctions will prompt China to change its policy, while also pushing European countries to take action.
Middle East updates: Israel angered by possible US sanctions: Israel's leadership has voiced indignation after reports that Washington intends to announce ...
dw.com/en/middle-east-updates-israel-angered-by-possible-us-sanctions/live-68881098
Netanyahu outraged: Washington wants to impose sanctions on IDF battalion: For the first time, the US is considering sanctions against an Israeli army unit over ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/netanjahu-empoert-washington-will-idf-bataillon-mit-sanktionen-belegen-li.2207983
Netanyahu angry: USA apparently planning sanctions against Israeli battalion: Some time ago, a battalion of the Israeli armed forces was targeted by the US State ...
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What is Netzah Yehuda, the Israeli battalion facing possible US sanctions?: Washington is considering to impose sanctions on the Israeli military unit accused of ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/25/what-is-netzah-yehuda-the-israeli-battalion-facing-possible-us-sanctions
Netanyahu: Absurd for US to sanction IDF soldiers as they fight terror: “At a time when our soldiers are fighting terrorist monsters, the intention to sanction a ...
jpost.com/israel-news/article-798048
Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, West Bank violence, Iran tensions: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would soon land "additional and painful blows" ...
cnn.com/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-04-22-24/
Biden imposes new sanctions on Iran after drone and missile attack on Israel: The Biden administration announced new sanctions on Iran targeting its missile and ...
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US senators call on Biden to sanction Sudan’s RSF over human rights abuses: Lawmakers say Hemedti’s and the RSF’s activities and abuses make them deserving of ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/20/us-senators-call-on-biden-to-sanction-sudans-rsf-over-human-rights-abuses
Netanyahu slams reported US decision to sanction IDF unit: ‘The height of absurdity’
timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/netanyahu-slams-reported-us-decision-to-sanction-idf-unit-the-height-of-absurdity/
EU leaders mull new Iran sanctions after attack on Israel: BRUSSELS: European Union leaders met on Wednesday (Apr 17) to discuss stepping up sanctions against ...
channelnewsasia.com/world/eu-leaders-mull-new-iran-sanctions-after-attack-israel-4273631
Live updates: Israel weighs response to Iran attack, US will impose new sanctions on Tehran
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European Commission proposes sanctions against ships transporting equipment from North Korea to Russia – Reuters
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‘Share My Rage.’ Read Yulia Navalnaya’s First Interview Since Her Husband’s Death in Prison
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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.
'An Israeli-style Wagner Group': The Israeli ultra-Orthodox military unit in Washington’s crosshairs
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Israel presses the U.S. to reconsider sanctions against IDF battalion: Israeli officials said they are highly concerned it could lead to more sanctions on other ...
axios.com/2024/04/21/us-israel-reconsider-sanctions-idf
Israel aghast as US said poised to sanction IDF unit with history of abuses: Report says Blinken to target Netzah Yehuda battalion for violence against West Bank ...
timesofisrael.com/israel-aghast-as-us-said-poised-to-sanction-notorious-idf-unit-netanyahu-a-moral-low/
Le Parisien: French company supplies avionics to Russia’s VIP planes violating sanctions - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/23/le-parisien-french-company-supplies-avionics-to-russias-vip-planes-violating-sanctions/
Russia's arrogance grows due to sanctions evasion and delays in Congress – Zelenskyy
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/14/7451224/
Quick Glance: Zelensky Condemns Iranian Attack on Israel, Calls for International Support
- President Zelensky condemned Iran's massive attack on Israel, urging international assistance to prevent further escalation in the Middle East.
- Israel reported an attack with 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles, and 120 ballistic missiles, with the majority being intercepted.
- Zelensky emphasized the similarity between attacks in Ukraine and Israel, stressing the need for international unity against terrorism.
- US Congressmen are considering whether to combine or separate aid for Israel and Ukraine in a pending bill, with funding decisions still pending.
‘Stop list’: Russia sanctions ex-Victorian premier Daniel Andrews, 234 Australian state MPs
theage.com.au/world/europe/stop-list-russia-sanctions-ex-victorian-premier-daniel-andrews-234-australian-state-mps-20240418-p5fkpc.html
US State Secretary to threaten China with sanctions for exporting military technology to Russia – FT
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/21/7452270/
Czechia and Belgium call for new sanctions against Russia for trying to influence EU elections
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/17/7451707/
US and Asia allies push for new panel to monitor North Korea sanctions: The U.S., South Korea and Japan are pushing for a new multi-national panel of experts ...
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US House of Representatives supports confiscating frozen Russian assets for Ukraine's benefit
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/20/7452182/
Macron's double game: France imports Russian LNG like no other: France is taking a hard line in the Ukraine war, but at the same time is increasing its imports ...
berliner-zeitung.de/wirtschaft-verantwortung/macrons-doppeltes-spiel-frankreich-importiert-russisches-lng-wie-kein-anderer-li.2205737
Exclusive: Russia and China trade new copper disguised as scrap to skirt taxes, sanctions
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US says Russia’s arms trade with North Korea violates sanctions: The US ambassador to the United Nations said Russia’s arms trade with North Korea breaches ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/17/us-says-russia-s-arms-trade-with-north-korea-violates-sanctions
US envoy to UN urges Russia, China not to 'reward' North Korea's bad behaviour: The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations urged Russia and China on Tuesday to ...
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Israel-Gaza live updates: Israel will make 'own decisions' on how to respond to Iran, Netanyahu says
abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/israel-gaza-hamas-war/house-gop-package-totals-141-billion-for-israel-109353941
How India’s imports of Russian oil have lubricated global markets: But as the country’s importance in the global oil market grows, risks loom
economist.com/asia/2024/04/11/how-indias-imports-of-russian-oil-have-lubricated-global-markets
Middle East liveblog: ++ Iran could face EU sanctions ++: The EU foreign ministers want to discuss a response to the Iranian attack at an emergency meeting - ...
tagesschau.de/newsticker/liveblog-nahost-montag-128.html
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
North Korea vows to strengthen military power despite US sanctions pressure: North Korea will take more action to maintain its military power despite US ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/25/north-korea-vows-to-strengthen-military-power-despite-us-sanctions-pressure
Quick Glance: Kim Leads Rocket Drills for Nuclear Counterattacks
- North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised rocket launches simulating nuclear counterattacks.
- The drills showcased the strength of the country's nuclear forces.
- The rockets were described as highly accurate and capable of carrying tactical nuclear warheads.
- The US and South Korea are responding with enhanced military exercises and nuclear deterrence strategies.
European Council approves law introducing criminal penalties for sanctions violations amid Russia's weapons trade - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/13/european-council-approves-law-introducing-criminal-penalties-for-sanctions-violations-amid-russias-weapons-trade/
Exclusive: Half of Russia's payments to China made through middlemen, sources say
reuters.com/business/finance/half-russias-payments-china-made-through-middlemen-sources-say-2024-04-26/
Bombardier also granted exemption from Canadian sanctions on Russian titanium: The Montreal company is the second aerospace firm to be granted a waiver; Airbus ...
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EU weighs sanctions on Russian liquefied natural gas: Brussels hasn’t yet gone after Moscow’s gas sector.
politico.eu/article/eu-weighs-sanctions-on-russian-liquefied-natural-gas/
Russia sanctions: Switzerland blocks more Russian funds: Another 580 million francs belonging to sanctioned Russians have emerged behind straw men ...
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JPMorgan Chase is caught in U.S-Russia sanctions war after overseas court orders $440 million seized from bank
cnbc.com/2024/04/24/jpmorgan-chase-is-caught-in-us-russia-sanctions-war-after-overseas-court-orders-440-million-seized-from-bank.html
Russian media claims server and storage supply has returned to pre-sanctions levels despite ongoing restrictions
tomshardware.com/tech-industry/russian-media-claims-server-and-storage-supply-has-returned-to-pre-sanctions-levels-despite-ongoing-restrictions
Reaction to sanctions: Russia confiscates assets of major American bank: Because Russian money has been frozen in the USA, Moscow is expropriating assets of the ...
berliner-zeitung.de/politik-gesellschaft/geopolitik/reaktion-auf-us-sanktionen-russland-beschlagnahmt-vermoegenswerte-von-us-grossbank-li.2209718
Shmyhal meets with Latvia’s new foreign minister : Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal has discussed Ukraine's integration into the EU and NATO ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-polytics/3857250-shmyhal-meets-with-latvias-new-foreign-minister.html
State Department reviewing plans to sanction IDF unit: Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been under extensive pressure from the Israeli government ...
axios.com/2024/04/26/state-department-reviewing-plans-sanction-idf-unit
UK slams MEPs for saying Gibraltar is undermining Russian sanctions — and calling it a ‘colony’
politico.eu/article/uk-slams-meps-for-saying-gibraltar-undermining-russian-sanctions-calling-it-colony/
Russia sanctions-busting? Big questions remain over UK car exports: In a week when Lord Cameron accused Russia of using other nations to evade Ukraine war ...
news.sky.com/story/russia-sanctions-busting-big-questions-remain-over-uk-car-exports-13122141
Ukrainian Agriculture Minister Released After Posting Bail: Ukrainian Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskiy was released from custody on April 26 after posting ...
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Union demands: Turn off the grain tap to Russia!: Important Russian agricultural goods - especially grain - are not yet affected by the EU sanctions ...
topagrar.com/management-und-politik/news/union-fordert-dreht-russland-den-getreidehahn-zu-20002608.html
US sanctions deep freeze Russia's Arctic-2 LNG hub. Here's what can kill it for good - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/25/us-sanctions-deep-freeze-russias-arctic-2-lng-hub-heres-what-can-kill-it-for-good/
European Parliament calls on Austria to pressure Raiffeisen bank to leave Russia: "Instead of repeated statements about intentions to reduce and sell their ...
kyivindependent.com/european-parliament-calls-on-austria-to-pressure-raiffeisen-bank-to-leave-russia/
LME moves to stop gaming of Russian aluminium sanctions-based rule: The London Metal Exchange (LME) moved on Tuesday to stop traders from taking Russian ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/lme-moves-stop-gaming-russian-aluminium-sanctions-based-rule-2024-04-23/
LRT English Newsletter: There will be sanctions: LRT English Newsletter – April 26, 2024
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2259524/lrt-english-newsletter-there-will-be-sanctions
Bombardier, Airbus get exemptions from Canadian sanctions on Russian titanium | Globalnews.ca
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Foreign Aid Package Comes With New Sanctions Risks for Companies: Prosecutors will now have up to 10 years to investigate sanctions violations ...
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Sweden Calls for Ban of Russian LNG Ahead of EU Meeting: The EU continues to inch towards a comprehensive ban of Russian liquefied natural gas ...
highnorthnews.com/en/sweden-calls-ban-russian-lng-ahead-eu-meeting
Lithuanian parliament extends national sanctions on Russians, Belarusians for a year
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2259192/lithuanian-parliament-extends-national-sanctions-on-russians-belarusians-for-a-year
France Wants More Sanctions on Russia for Election Meddling and Disinformation Campaign
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Blinken to personally warn China of potential sanctions over military aid to Russia - Euromaidan Press
euromaidanpress.com/2024/04/21/blinken-to-personally-warn-china-of-potential-sanctions-over-military-aid-to-russia/
Reuters: Next round of EU sanctions on Russia to target shadow fleet, ships transporting North Korean equipment
kyivindependent.com/reuters-next-round-of-eu-sanctions-on-russia-to-target-shadow-fleet-ships-transporting-north-korean-equipment/
Investigation throws sanction-dodging suspicions on presidential candidate’s family cos
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2258886/investigation-throws-sanction-dodging-suspicions-on-presidential-candidate-s-family-cos
Former Irish special forces soldiers resume training for rogue Libyan general despite warnings
irishtimes.com/ireland/2024/04/25/former-irish-special-forces-soldiers-resume-training-for-rogue-libyan-general-despite-warnings/
US sanctions four over ‘malicious cyber activity’ for Iran’s military: The US ramped up its sanctions against Iran on Tuesday, designating four people and two ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/23/us-sanctions-four-over-malicious-cyber-activity-for-iran-s-military
US drafts sanctions aimed at Chinese banks over Russia aid: Report: The United States is preparing sanctions aimed at disconnecting certain Chinese banks from ...
dailysabah.com/business/finance/us-drafts-sanctions-aimed-at-chinese-banks-over-russia-aid-report
US to issue sanctions on Israeli military unit for violations in West Bank: The US is expected to announce sanctions on a unit of the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) ...
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Iran rejects US allegations of ‘malicious cyber activity’: Iran condemned as “unfounded” Wednesday US allegations of “malicious cyber activity” on behalf of its ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2024/04/24/iran-rejects-us-allegations-of-malicious-cyber-activity-
China taking preventative measures to head off US secondary-sanction threat: Russia’s economy is feeling squeezed.
eurasianet.org/china-taking-preventative-measures-to-head-off-us-secondary-sanction-threat
Swedish Navy chief says Russian 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers possibly conducting espionage in Baltic Sea
kyivindependent.com/swedish-navy-chief-says-russian-shadow-fleet-possibly-also-conducting-espionage/
Reuters: Russia's April oil and gas revenue to double compared to 2023, slightly drop from March
kyivindependent.com/reuters-russias-april-oil-and-gas-revenue-to-double/
End Of Impunity? The Meaning Of U.S. Sanctions Of An Israeli Army Unit: The Israeli Army Unit operating in the West Bank has been sanctioned by the Biden ...
worldcrunch.com/focus-israel-palestine-war/israeli-army-impunity
Blinken visits Beijing: now the US wants to sanction Chinese banks: The threat from Washington is already affecting payment transactions between Russia and China ...
berliner-zeitung.de/wirtschaft-verantwortung/blinken-besucht-peking-jetzt-wollen-die-usa-chinesische-banken-sanktionieren-li.2208744
The West Is Hastening Its Own Decline | by Brahma Chellaney - Project Syndicate: Brahma Chellaney argues that the unprecedented US and European sanctions against ...
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North Korea tests ‘super-large warhead’: Reports: North Korea has tested a “super-large warhead” designed for a strategic cruise missile ...
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US imposes Iran-related sanctions, Lebanon's Hezbollah targets Israel with drones: 10 points | Mint
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Bloomberg: EU considering sanctions against foreign companies behind Russian defense tech
kyivindependent.com/bloomberg-eu-considering-sanctions-against-companies-behind-russian-defense-tech/
Next EU sanctions package to target Russian shadow oil fleet : The new EU sanctions package against Russia will impose limits on the shadow fleet of tankers ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/04/22/7452372/
Russia - Union wants stricter sanctions: The Union in the Bundestag is calling for stricter sanctions against Russia and Belarus for agricultural products ...
lebensmittelpraxis.de/industrie-aktuell/39980-russland-union-will-strengere-sanktionen-bei-agrarprodukten.html
Israel's ex-intel chief: Biden distrusts Netanyahu, Iran escalation unlikely: Former head of IDF intelligence Amos Yadlin believes Israel should take the time to ...
al-monitor.com/originals/2024/04/israels-ex-intel-chief-biden-distrusts-netanyahu-iran-escalation-unlikely
Russia's Nornickel moves closer to biggest buyer with plan for copper plant in China
reuters.com/markets/commodities/russias-nornickel-move-copper-plant-china-ceo-tells-interfax-2024-04-22/
Tensions Rise: US Sanctions and China’s Support for Russia: Amidst the ongoing Ukraine conflict, the United States has escalated its sanctions against China ...
riotimesonline.com/tensions-rise-us-sanctions-and-chinas-support-for-russia/
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