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.
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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
Russia is the most reliable gas supplier - Serbia
Serbia will never impose sanctions on Russia despite immense pressure, Minister in charge of Serbian international economic cooperation Nenad Popovic said as …
EU approves 1-year extension of anti-Russian economic sanctions
The Council of the European Union extended the EU restrictive measures for 12 more months, i.e. until July 31, 2027.
US Treasury Department removes 11 Russia-related designations from blacklists
The department did not provide any comment, including a justification for this decision
UK Ambassador summoned to Georgian Foreign Ministry
The UK Ambassador to Georgia was summoned to the Foreign Ministry over a statement by the UK embassy in Tbilisi concerning anti-Russian sanctions.
Peskov declares Russian banks resistant to EU sanctions
Being under sanctions does not prevent Russian banks from maintaining full stability, generating strong profits, and continuing to expand, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said at a briefing while commenting on the EU's plans to impose new sanctions on Russia's banking system.
EU may impose sanctions against Lukoil and Rosneft - report
The European Union is considering imposing new restrictive measures against Russian companies Lukoil and Rosneft as part of preparations for the 21st sanctions package, Politico reported, citing documents related to negotiations on sanctions policy.
Bessent says we'll see on potential Iran sanctions relief
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested the U.S. administration could remove some sanctions on Iran depending on how matters proceed in the current standoff with Tehran.
UK imposed another set of anti-Russian sanctions
The restrictions target 14 entities and four individuals associated with Russian payment systems
UK eases sanctions on Russian oil
Following Washington's example, the UK has loosened restrictions on Russian oil due to the tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
US temporarily easing sanctions against Russian oil
The USA government has opted to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian oil in response to the necessity of stabilizing the energy market.
Armenia not to join EU sanctions against Russia
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Armenia will not impose sanctions on Russia, but will also avoid any actions that could expose Yerevan to international sanctions.
Washington extends license to sell Lukoil foreign assets
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has issued a license for transactions for the sale of Lukoil's foreign assets until May 30, 2026, according to a statement by the Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
