anti-Russian sanctions

Banks in 9 countries suspend service to Russia's UnionPay

Banks in 9 countries suspend service to Russia's UnionPay

Today, banks in Turkey, the UAE, Thailand, Hungary, Vietnam, Germany, Kazakhstan, Qatar and China have stopped servicing UnionPay cards issued by Russian Gazprombank. The issue has been observed across both state banks …

Council of Europe extends anti-Russian sanctions

Council of Europe extends anti-Russian sanctions

The economic sanctions against Russia were extended by another six months until January 31, 2025, the Council of the European Union said. "These sanctions, first introduced in 2014, were significantly expanded since …

Denmark not to close Baltic Sea to Russian oil

Denmark not to close Baltic Sea to Russian oil

Denmark wants to limit the passage of oil tankers in the Baltic Sea. In this way, Europe wants to limit the transportation of Russian oil. However, Denmark cannot introduce such a ban since the Baltic Straits are international waters.

EU agrees on new anti-Russian sanctions

EU agrees on new anti-Russian sanctions

The European Union has agreed on a new package of anti-Russian restrictions. It is noted that the 14th package of sanctions provides for new measures and strengthens the effect of restrictions.

Why dollar and euro drop after MOEX ceases trading?

Why dollar and euro drop after MOEX ceases trading?

The Bank of Russia set the official dollar rate at 82.6282 rubles for June 20, down 4.41 rubles against the previous indicator. The official euro rate was lowered by 4.21 rubles to 89.0914 rubles. The official yuan rate is fixed at …

Russian LNG ban - who to be hit by new EU sanctions?

Russian LNG ban - who to be hit by new EU sanctions?

The import of Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) could be banned in the next EU sanctions package. EU countries will take weeks to hammer out the next set of sanctions against Russia, EU diplomats said.

Türkiye convinces U.S. to ease anti-Russia sanctions

Türkiye convinces U.S. to ease anti-Russia sanctions

Türkiye and the United States have agreed that Washington will first inform Ankara before imposing sanctions against local companies suspected of circumventing sanctions against Russia, Hürriyet columnist Hande Fırat said. …

EU extends individual sanctions against Russia

EU extends individual sanctions against Russia

The Council of the European Union made a decision to extend the restrictions imposed on some Russia's individuals for another six months. "These individual sanctions will be in effect until September 15, …