Russia, EU

EU proposes bans on aluminium, video game consoles in new Russia sanctions
The European Commission has proposed Russian primary aluminium imports be included in its 16th package of sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, the proposal document seen by Reuters showed.
EU Agrees to Extend Russia Sanctions as Hungary Backs Down
European Union foreign ministers agreed on Monday to extend sanctions on Russia over its war against Ukraine after Hungary lifted its opposition to the move.Budapest had been stalling the decision since December when Prime Minister Viktor Orban told EU leaders he wanted to wait for Donald Trump’s inauguration before deciding whether to agree to roll over the restrictions.
EU lets Russian LNG slip in new sanctions package
Separate from LNG, the sanctions package will propose penalties on more aging oil-exporting tankers operating as part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, the diplomats added. The EU will target 74 new vessels, two other EU diplomats said.
EU proposes ban on video game sales to Russia in new sanctions
The European Commission included restrictions on sales of video games and joysticks to Russia in its 16th package of sanctions on Moscow, the proposal document showed.
Kyiv drones hit Russian oil pumping station; EU proposes sweeping new sanctions package on Moscow
An overnight Ukrainian drone attack hit Russia’s Andreapol oil pumping station, part of the oil export route via the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga, causing a fire and oil products to leak, said a source in the Security Service of Ukraine on Wednesday.

Russia, oil exports

Trump’s Russia sanctions might be what finally works
Just one week into his presidency, U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at his approach to U.S. sanctions on Russia. First, ...
After agreement on gas intake, Hungary signs off on EU renewal of sanctions on Russia
The European Union will moved forward with a renewal on Russian sanctions after a deal was struck with Hungary, according to ...
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Biden’s Final Sanctions on Russia Are a Strategic Disaster
On January 15, the outgoing Biden administration announced that they were “designating over 250 enablers of Putin’s war against Ukraine” with onerous sanctions. According to the State Department, ...
Putin's Ally in NATO Backs Down in Russia Sanctions Standoff
Hungary has stopped delaying the renewal of European sanctions on Moscow, which may have detrimental consequences on its relationship with Russia.
Wife of Ukrainian-Russian businessman Khan loses UK sanctions appeal
Ukrainian-Russian businessman German Khan's wife on Friday lost her appeal to overturn British sanctions imposed on her ...
Putin says Russia 'ready for negotiations' with Donald Trump on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is "ready for negotiations" with U.S. President Donald Trump about how to end the ...
China Is Quietly Taking Over Russia's Tech Market
Once a global leader in cryptocurrency mining, China banned the activity in 2021, citing financial and environmental concerns ...