Merz promises new sanctions against Russia next week
Brussels is accelerating work on new anti-Russian restrictions
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Slovakia not going to back new package of anti-Russian sanctions
Slovakia will not support the upcoming package of EU sanctions against Russia unless the European Commission offers a realistic solution to the challenges Slovakia would face as a result, Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said.
Russian ruble named best-performing currency
The Russian ruble has staged a stunning rally in 2025, emerging as the world’s top-performing currency so far this year. In the midst of a special operation, declining oil prices and stiff sanctions, Russia’s ruble has been rising, CNBC reported.
Trump asks Senate to hold off on considering Russia sanctions bill
The U.S. President, member of the Republican Party Donald Trump has asked his fellow party members in the U.S. Senate not to bring to a vote, for the time being, a bill that would tighten sanctions against Russia, including by imposing restrictions on third countries.
Brussels and Paris stand up for Russian gas
The European Union’s two biggest buyers of Russian liquefied natural gas, Brussels and Paris, are refusing to endorse Brussels' plan to ban Moscow’s gas.
Trump's sanctions against Russia: to be or not to be?
A new package of anti-Russian sanctions is ready, but still requires congressional and presidential approval, U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine Keith Kellogg said.
Trump undecided yet on more anti-Russian sanctions - report
U.S. President Donald Trump has yet to make a decision on whether to impose new restrictions on Russia over the situation in Ukraine, Politico reported, citing U.S. officials.
Trump considering toughening anti-Russia sanctions
U.S. President Donald Trump is mulling the possibility of toughening anti-Russian sanctions. Replying to a question as to whether Washington was considering introducing additional restrictions against Russia, the …
EU considers tightening price cap for Russian oil
Another initiative from Brussels is to disconnect over two dozen banks from SWIFT
Trump underscores progress on Ukraine after conversation with Putin
The presidents' conversation took place on Tuesday
Trump not to impose new sanctions on Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump noted that he is not toughening sanctions against Russia because there is still "a good chance" for a settlement in Ukraine. "I think that there's a good chance we can get this done," …
EU considering full-scale trade embargo against Russia
The European Union is working on a new package of sanctions to increase pressure on Russia, as leaders from across Europe met in Tirana. The EU is considering imposing large tariffs and even a full-scale trade …
EU advised not to rush into anti-Russian sanctions
European leaders have decided to wait until after the talks on Ukraine that are scheduled for May 15 in Istanbul before pushing the U.S. to impose fresh sanctions on Russia, Bloomberg reported, citing sources. U.S. officials made it …
Trump doesn't rule out introducing more sanctions against Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. may consider implementing additional sanctions against Russia if it does not reach a peace deal with Ukraine to end the conflict. When asked if he would sign a sanctions bill, …
US concludes new package of sanctions against Russia
They include restrictions in the banking sector and energy
London introduces new anti-Russian restrictions
The UK has introduced new sanctions against Russia. London has banned the export of chemicals, electronics, and metals.
U.S. sanctions against Nord Stream 2 may be lifted
The United States is debating whether to lift sanctions on Russia’s Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline and potentially other Russian assets in Europe, Politico wrote citing sources. Lifting the sanctions on Nord Stream 2 would be …
Trump extends ban on Russian-affiliated vessels’ anchorage and movement to US ports
By decision of the head of the American state, the ban on the anchorage and movement of Russian-affiliated vessels to United States ports US ports will remain in effect for another year
Trump extends sanctions against Russia for another year
The sanctions were imposed under the Joe Biden administration in April 2021
Cashless payments share reaches 86% in Russia - Nabiullina
The share of cashless payments in Russia has now reached 86%, according to Governor of the Bank of Russia Elvira Nabiullina. "We are …
