anti-Russian sanctions

Georgia's interior minister appointed as deputy PM

Georgia's interior minister appointed as deputy PM

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze appointed the country’s Interior Minister Vakhtang Gomelauri as deputy prime minister, the Government Administration reported. The appointment raises the number of deputy PMs to …

EU imposes new anti-Russian sanctions

EU imposes new anti-Russian sanctions

The EU has imposed a new package of sanctions, targeting Russian individuals and a number of organizations. Among those sanctioned is the former Prime Minister of Dagestan.

New package of anti-Russia sanctions agreed in EU

New package of anti-Russia sanctions agreed in EU

The permanent representatives of the European Union countries have reached agreement on a new sanction package on Russia, the Hungarian presidency of the Council of the EU reported. "Ambassadors have just agreed on …

EU to discuss more sanctions targeting Russia

EU to discuss more sanctions targeting Russia

EU envoys will discuss on December 11 the first potential sanctions targeting Russian hybrid threats such as undermining elections, cyber attacks and economic sabotage, EU diplomats said. A list of 16 individuals and 3 entities could be …

Sanctions against Gazprombank threaten Turkey

Sanctions against Gazprombank threaten Turkey

The U.S. sanctions policy towards Russia creates risks for Turkey's energy security, Russian Ambassador to Turkey Alexey Yerkhov said. He noted that Turkish companies from the real sector of the economy are more and more frequently …

Turkey and Russia may pay for gas in national currencies

Turkey and Russia may pay for gas in national currencies

Turkey and Russia continue trade in national currencies and they can similarly pay for gas, a source in banking consulting in Ankara said when asked to comment on the situation with U.S. sanctions on Gazprombank, TASS reported. …

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.