Tag: #Eu Sanctions

Brussels responds firmly to Tatyana Navka's attempt to lift sanctions: reasons and evidence named

Politics 07/28/2026, 18:25

The European Commission rejected Tatyana Navka's attempts to lift sanctions, calling them justified. Brussels pointed to property ownership in Crimea and ties to Dmitry Peskov as key reasons for the restrictions. 🇪🇺🚫

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Domino Effect: How the EU's 21st Sanctions Package is Already Hitting Russian Transfers and Chess

Politics 07/24/2026, 22:17

🚨 The EU's 21st sanctions package is already working: bank transfers are disrupted, Dvorkovich is losing control over FIDE, and Russians in Serbia are losing access to money from home. 🌍💸 #sanctions #russia #eu

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Sanctions with concessions: Budrys warns of danger to EU unity

Politics 07/24/2026, 13:10

Lithuanian Foreign Minister Giedrė Budrys warned that concessions by EU countries to agree on sanctions are weakening the bloc's unity. Although the 21st package became the most extensive in 4 years, its adoption required complex compromises, which the diplomat called a dangerous trend. 🇪🇺🇷🇺

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Andriy Sybiha: Russia has attacked 31 merchant ships since the beginning of July, turning the Black Sea into a zone of fear

Politics 07/23/2026, 23:42

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that Russia has attacked 31 merchant ships since the beginning of July, turning the Black Sea into a zone of fear. During talks with the EU, the parties discussed new sanctions and the need to support the "Solidarity Lanes." 🚢🚫🌍

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Operation in the Mediterranean: Italy Seizes Russian 'Shadow Fleet' Tanker

Politics 07/23/2026, 18:53

The Italian Marine Corps seized the tanker MV SOUTH STAR from the Russian "shadow fleet" in the Mediterranean Sea. The vessel is suspected of transporting oil from Novorossiysk and Tuapse using covert voyages. The EU intends to expand the powers of its missions to combat illegal shipments. 🚢⚓🚫

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New blow to logistics: EU introduces unprecedented sanctions against Belarusian refineries and the 'shadow fleet'

Politics 07/23/2026, 18:19

The EU has introduced its largest sanctions package against Russia, including Belarusian refineries and the 'shadow fleet'. 🚢🛢️ Kaja Kallas confirmed restrictions on 218 items, including plants supplying Moscow with fuel. Gasoline supplies from Belarus to Russia increased 20-fold in six months; this channel will now be blocked. 📉🇪🇺

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The strongest blow in four years: EU prepares 21st sanctions package against Russia

Politics 07/23/2026, 13:46

Kaja Kallas announced the introduction of the EU's largest sanctions package in the last 4 years. 🇪🇺 The lists include 218 items, including 50 defense industry enterprises producing long-range drones. 🚁 This is a response to attacks on infrastructure and crimes against prisoners of war.

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Strike against the 'shadow': EU agrees on 21st sanctions package targeting Russia's fleet and banks

Politics 07/23/2026, 12:49

EU agrees on 21st sanctions package against Russia: 'shadow fleet', 32 banks, and crypto platforms targeted. Ursula von der Leyen stated the goal is to weaken the Kremlin's war machine. 🇪🇺🚫🇷🇺

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Espionage and Propaganda: How the Russian Orthodox Church is Used by Russian Intelligence Services in Europe

Politics 07/18/2026, 23:54

🚨 Major General Ilya Pavlenko stated that the ROC in Europe is used by Russian intelligence services for espionage and propaganda. 🇺🇦 Ukraine must strengthen its infrastructure abroad to counter Moscow’s influence. #Ukraine #ROC #Sanctions

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The Illusion of Digital Sovereignty: How EU Sanctions Debunked the Myth of the 'Max' Messenger's Independence

Technology 07/18/2026, 15:30

The 'Max' messenger, created as a symbol of Russian digital sovereignty, has come under fire from EU sanctions. VK applications have been removed from the App Store and Google Play, jeopardizing citizens' access to state services and identity verification. Sanctions have debunked the myth of the complete independence of domestic IT from Western platforms. 📱🚫🇪🇺

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EU imposes sanctions on Russia for the first time in response to Kyiv shelling: 'Komet' and 'Iskander' manufacturers hit

Politics 07/17/2026, 17:49

The EU has imposed sanctions on Russia for the first time in response to the shelling of Kyiv. 🇺🇦 Manufacturers of navigation systems for 'Shaheds' and 'Iskanders' — the ABS Electro group and its management — have been hit. Ukraine has already included these entities in its sanctions list. 🚫🇷🇺

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Greece Blocks 21st Sanctions Package: Athens Fears for European Economy

Politics 07/17/2026, 14:49

Greece, Bulgaria, and Austria have blocked the 21st sanctions package against Russia. Athens fears that a ban on gas exports will hit the EU economy and hand markets to competitors. The decision on the oil price cap has been postponed until July 23. 🇬🇷🚫🇷🇺

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Money or Peace: Latvian PM Accuses EU Neighbors of Profiting from the War

Politics 07/17/2026, 09:55

Latvian Prime Minister Krišjānis Kariņš accused Bulgaria and Greece of profiting from the war and blocking sanctions against Russia. According to him, the choice between money and peace is a choice that cannot be combined. 🇪🇺💰🚫

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Google Play removed VK and Max apps: consequences of EU sanctions for Russian services

Technology 07/17/2026, 00:43

Google Play removed VK, Max, and Odnoklassniki apps due to new EU sanctions. Brussels accused the developers of creating surveillance tools for the FSB. Android users can no longer download these services via the official store, but old versions continue to work. 📱🚫🇪🇺

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Huawei removes VK services from AppGallery: how the EU sanctions list changed the rules of the game for the Chinese giant

Technology 07/16/2026, 17:08

Huawei has removed VK apps from AppGallery, joining EU sanctions against the Russian holding. "VKontakte", "Odnoklassniki", and the Max messenger were added to the banned list. Android users have alternatives, but iPhone owners face serious restrictions in using these services. 📱🚫🇪🇺

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Greek Veto: How George Procopiou's Dynagas Interests Blocked the EU's 21st Sanctions Package

Economy 07/16/2026, 17:01

Greece blocked a new EU sanctions package against Russia to protect the interests of shipping magnate George Procopiou. 🚫🇬🇷 The company Dynagas, which transports Arctic gas, is under threat due to the ban on LNG transportation. The veto delays the introduction of restrictions on Russian banks and the oil price cap. ⛽🚢

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VK and Max Removed from Google Play: How to Get the Apps and Why It Happened

Technology 07/16/2026, 16:57

VK and Max removed from Google Play and App Store due to EU sanctions. Apps can be downloaded via RuStore and other stores. On iPhone, notifications have stopped arriving automatically. 📱🚫 #VK #Max #GooglePlay

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Greece Blocks EU's 21st Sanctions Package: Dispute Over Dynagas Gas Carriers and Russian Icebreakers

Politics 07/16/2026, 05:16

Greece blocked the adoption of the EU's 21st sanctions package due to concerns for the fate of the shipping company Dynagas. Athens insists that a ban on transporting Russian LNG would destroy the business of the owner of unique Arctic tankers. As a result, Brussels had to postpone the decision and extend the oil price cap. 🚢🇷🇺🇪🇺

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