US Treasury Department removes 11 Russia-related designations from blacklists
The department did not provide any comment, including a justification for this decision
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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).
EU approves 20th sanctions package against Russia
EU Foreign Ministers agreed on the latest, 20th package of sanctions against Russia. Furthermore, EU diplomats approved €90 billion in funding for Ukraine.
Oil deliveries to Slovakia via Druzhba pipeline resume
Oil has resumed flowing through the Druzhba pipeline to Slovakia after a three-month shutdown, Slovak Economy Minister Denisa Sakova said.
New EU sanctions package against Russia may be approved on April 23 - media
The EU is set to finalize its latest round of anti-Russian sanctions by Thursday evening. The last package was adopted six months ago.
Washington to resume sanctions on Russian oil after Iran deal
The U.S. administration plans to resume its sanctions against Russian oil after it is no longer necessary to lower energy prices amid the developments around Iran, U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright said.
Russian LNG heads for the first time to India
A cargo of liquefied natural gas from Russia's Portovaya plant on the Baltic Sea that is under U.S. sanctions is on its way to India, Reuters reported, citing LSEG shipping data.
Russian and Iranian oil to remain subject to sanctions - US Treasury Department
Acording to the US Treasury Secretary, Russiain and Iranian oil will remain subject to sanctions, without any exceptions.
US sanctions on Russian oil back - report
U.S. sanctions on Russian oil are back on after the U.S. administration let a waiver expire this weekend, Politico reported.
Russia and Kazakhstan seek compromise in Caspian fields development
KazMunayGas (KMG) and Russia's Lukoil are now trying to solve the issue of financing the further implementation of the Kalamkas-Sea and Khazar projects in Kazakhstan's sector of the Caspian Sea, head of the Kazakh state oil company Askhat Khassenov said.
US may continue easing sanctions against Russia
The United States confirmed during talks with representatives of allied countries its intention to continue the process of easing sanctions on Russian oil amid rising global prices, Bloomberg reported citing sources.
Three Russian container ships removed from US sanctions lists
They had been under restrictions since the spring 2022
