Beijing opposes Washington's anti-Russian sanctions
Beijing does not support restrictive measures adopted without UN Security Council approval, the Chinese Embassy in the US said, commenting on reports of "hellish" sanctions against Russia.
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Kremlin comments on new US sanctions against Russia
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on the approval by the U.S. House of Representatives of a bill imposing restrictions on Russian oil and gas exports and their possible impact on the Ukrainian settlement.
US House approves bill on anti-Russia 'sanctions from hell'
The House of Representatives of the U.S. Congress has passed the bill to toughen anti-Russian sanctions previously approved by the U.S. Senate. The Republican-majority House voted 262 to 159 in favor of the bill. The …
Rome could resume Russian gas imports after Ukraine conflict ends
Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Matteo Salvini believes that returning to Russian gas purchases will be possible once the conflict in Ukraine is over.
US House committee advances new Russia sanctions bill
The U.S. House Rules Committee advanced a bill tightening sanctions against Russia and sent it to the full House of Representatives during a vote streamed on its website.
Russia's VTB hit by US sanctions once again
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has added Russia’s VTB Bank, which is already under Washington's sanctions, to its Iran-related restrictions list, according to a statement released by the department.
EU backs Russia sanctions extension by week - report
EU ambassadors have agreed to extend sanctions against Russia by just one week to resolve internal disagreements over the restrictions, EUobserver reported, citing diplomats.
Swiss company and Russian branches removed from US sanctions list
A Swiss company added to US sanctions more than three years ago has now been removed from the anti-Russian sanctions list
China preparing alternative trade route with Russia - report
China and Russia are reportedly weighing the possibility of turning a vast river into an inland cargo route to the rest of the world, South China Morning Post reported.
US allows imports of certain Russian diamonds until September 1, 2027
The United States has authorized transactions involving imports of certain categories of Russian diamonds into the country until September 1, 2027, according to a license published by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Switzerland imposes new sanctions against Russia
Swiss authorities have imposed sanctions against Russian companies, as well as individuals and legal entities.
Five individuals targeted by new EU anti-Russian sanctions
Five more individuals have been added to the EU's anti-Russian sanctions list, Kaja Kallas said.
Armenia to impose visas on Russia?
If Armenia opts for European integration, it will be required to impose a visa regime on Russia. The EU is pressing Yerevan to sever its ties with Moscow.
Russia faces new US sanctions
A bill to tighten U.S. sanctions against Russia and Iran passed its second procedural vote in the U.S. Senate.
Trump supports new bill on sanctions against Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump has supported a new bill to tighten sanctions against Russia and Iran drafted in the U.S. Senate.
EU aims to impose sanctions against 1,600 companies linked to Russia
The European Commission aims to adopt its 22nd package of sanctions against Russia in October, blacklisting an additional 1,600 companies to compensate for its heavily watered-down 21st package, Bloomberg reported, citing anonymous sources in Brussels.
US extends sanctions exemption for sale of Lukoil International
The U.S. administration has extended until August 22 the sanctions exemption allowing for the sale of Lukoil International GmbH (LIG), according to General License 131H released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control.
EU fails to agree on 21st sanctions package against Russia - media
Brussels failed to agree on the 21st package of sanctions against Russia, which was expected to include compromise measures on LNG and Russian product imports.
Six EU countries speak out against anti-Russian sanctions
Support for new anti-Russian sanctions within the European Union is weakening as European governments grow concerned that such measures could harm their leading companies, the Financial Times reported, citing sources.
Iran, Hezbollah may be included in US Russia sanctions bill
Late last month, the US and GCC countries imposed sanctions on several Hezbollah financial infrastructure entities
