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US Imposes New Sanctions on Russian Federation

US Imposes New Sanctions on Russian Federation

The United States of America announced the expansion of sanctions against the Russian Federation. This time, restrictive measures were imposed on Russian businessmen, 36 entities of the scientific and military-industrial complex, as well as Russian billionaires:…

August 3, 2022

Kyiv Wants Russian Banks To Be Completely Banned from SWIFT Within New EU Sanctions Package

Kyiv Wants Russian Banks To Be Completely Banned from SWIFT Within New EU Sanctions Package

In the seventh package of EU economic restrictions on the Russian Federation, Ukraine wants to see a complete banning of Russian banks from the SWIFT payment system and blocking Russia’s ability to dispose of its…

July 4, 2022

World Imposes Sanctions on 1,500 Individuals in Russia. What About Ukraine?

World Imposes Sanctions on 1,500 Individuals in Russia. What About Ukraine?

Analysts of the R&D YouControl centre have studied the changes in the sanctions lists of the USA, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, and the EU since the beginning of the Russian military invasion of…

June 30, 2022

European Commission Suggests Drafting Package for Large-Scale Post-War Reconstruction of Ukraine

European Commission Suggests Drafting Package for Large-Scale Post-War Reconstruction of Ukraine

The European Union intends to take part in the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine and its economy. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made a relevant statement while delivering a speech at the European Parliament….

May 4, 2022

United States to Impose New Sanctions Against Russia

United States to Impose New Sanctions Against Russia

The U.S. is imposing new sanctions against Russia. The sanctions are aimed at causing significant economic damage to Russia. The decision to impose them was made after statements by U.S. officials about new evidence of…

April 6, 2022

Almost 1,000 Individuals, Over 300 Companies Sanctioned Over War in Ukraine

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Almost 1,000 Individuals, Over 300 Companies Sanctioned Over War in Ukraine

After Russian troops invaded the territory of sovereign Ukraine on 24 February 2022, a number of countries have imposed restrictive measures on individuals and companies involved in military aggression. The main type of restrictive measure on all…

March 21, 2022

United States Imposes New Sanctions on Russia

U.S. President Joe Biden reaffirmed his unwavering support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. He announced the decision of the United States to impose a series of sanctions on Russia over its illegal actions to…

February 23, 2022

Dmytro Kuleba: Package of U.S. and EU Sanctions Can Do Irreparable Damage to Russian Economy

Dmytro Kuleba: Package of U.S. and EU Sanctions Can Do Irreparable Damage to Russian Economy

Ukraine is in its strongest economic, diplomatic, and military position in nearly a decade and is ready for any scenario. Thanks to the work of diplomats, a painful package of EU and US sanctions was prepared,…

February 14, 2022

European Commission President: Russia Puts Military Pressure on Ukraine and Uses Gas as Lever of Influence on EU

European Commission President: Russia Puts Military Pressure on Ukraine and Uses Gas as Lever of Influence on EU

The European Union has formed a “strong and comprehensive” set of sanctions against the Russian Federation in case it invades Ukraine. The Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline is also part of this package, and the…

February 4, 2022

Denmark Allocates Additional EUR 22M for Ukraine's Security Sector

Denmark Allocates Additional EUR 22M for Ukraine's Security Sector

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of Denmark Jeppe Kofod during his visit to Copenhagen, the Kingdom of Denmark. Ukraine’s foreign minister briefed his Danish counterpart on…

January 28, 2022

EU, US, NATO, OSCE Coordinate Stance on Russia's Actions near Ukraine's Border

EU, US, NATO, OSCE Coordinate Stance on Russia's Actions near Ukraine's Border

The European Union, the United States, NATO, and the OSCE held a first quadrilateral call to coordinate their stance in the context of responding to European security challenges amid Russia’s military build-up around Ukraine. “In…

January 20, 2022

Kuleba, Blinken Coordinate Positions: Ukraine and US United in Deterring Russian Aggression

Kuleba, Blinken Coordinate Positions: Ukraine and US United in Deterring Russian Aggression

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba had a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The foreign ministers agreed on further steps to be taken by Ukraine and the United States,…

January 12, 2022

Ukrainian Authorities Impose New Sanctions on Media Related to Medvedchuk's Entourage

Ukrainian Authorities Impose New Sanctions on Media Related to Medvedchuk's Entourage

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky enacted a decision of the National Security and Defence Council (NSDC) imposing sanctions on three companies that own media resources – Pershy Nezalezhny (First Independent) and UkrLive TV channels. The text…

December 29, 2021

U.S. Senators Agree to Vote on Sanctions Against Nord Stream 2

U.S. Senators Agree to Vote on Sanctions Against Nord Stream 2

The United States Senate has concluded an agreement to confirm around three dozen nominees for ambassadorships and senior State Department positions, which includes, among other things, a vote on Nord Stream 2. According to Politico,…

December 19, 2021

The West Must Respond to Russia With Strength, Not Appeasement

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The West Must Respond to Russia With Strength, Not Appeasement

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stark ultimatum. In a number of recent statements, he has demanded that the United States make “reliable and firm legal guarantees” that NATO will not expand eastward—or else,…

December 13, 2021

EU Greenlights Sanctions Against Russian Wagner Group Mercenaries

EU Greenlights Sanctions Against Russian Wagner Group Mercenaries

The European Union Ambassadors approved the imposition of sanctions against members of the Russian Private Military Company (PMC) Wagner Group. “EU Ambassadors have today decided to green light sanctions against the Wagner group. It will…

December 8, 2021

Ukraine's Partners Already Drafting Sanctions to Be Imposed on Russia in Case of Increased Aggression

Ukraine's Partners Already Drafting Sanctions to Be Imposed on Russia in Case of Increased Aggression

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba said that Ukrainian diplomats were the first to offer Ukraine’s partners a comprehensive deterrence package against Russia that includes three levels: political, economic, and security. “Following more…

December 8, 2021

Media Outlet: Nord Stream 2 Can Be Launched without Certification

Media Outlet: Nord Stream 2 Can Be Launched without Certification

Russia’s Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline may be launched before the Federal Network Agency of the Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesnetzagentur) completes the certification process. Such precedents have already taken place, according to the Handelsblatt…

November 28, 2021

Joint Statement by International Coordination and Response Group for Victims of Flight PS752

Joint Statement by International Coordination and Response Group for Victims of Flight PS752

The International Coordination and Response Group for the victims of Flight PS752 issued the following joint statement: “We, Ministers representing Canada, Sweden, Ukraine, and the United Kingdom, express our deep disappointment that the Islamic Republic…

November 25, 2021

Ukraine Urges EU to Apply New Sanctions Regime Against Human Rights Violators in Crimea

Ukraine Urges EU to Apply New Sanctions Regime Against Human Rights Violators in Crimea

Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba met with High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell during the 23rd Ukraine–EU Summit. The parties welcomed the conclusion of three…

October 13, 2021