#Sanctions

Zelenskyy announces meeting of 'Coalition of the Willing' in Berlin next week

Politics 11/12/2026, 22:10

Following multilateral talks in Dublin, Zelenskyy announced a meeting of the 'Coalition of the Willing' in Berlin next week. The focus is on air defense, energy, and security guarantees.

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Von der Leyen: European Commission preparing new Russia sanctions package and 2027 Ukraine financial plan

Politics 11/12/2026, 14:39

Ursula von der Leyen announced the 22nd sanctions package against Russia and a financial plan for Ukraine for 2027, with both to be presented before the November 26–27 EU Council summit.

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Russia Doubled Diesel Exports in October Amid Trump-Putin Deal — But the US Received Not a Single Shipment

Economy 11/12/2026, 12:21

Russia doubled its diesel exports to 271k barrels per day in October following the Trump-Putin "diesel deal," but not a single one of the four tankers directed to the U.S. reached the American coast, FT reports citing Kpler.

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EU Ambassadors Agree on New Sanctions Package Against Russia: 145 Individuals and Entities, 50 Banks, and Response to Leipzig Incident

Politics 11/11/2026, 20:07

EU ambassadors have agreed on a new sanctions package against Russia targeting 145 individuals and entities, including 50 banks and shadow fleet structures. Final approval is expected on November 16.

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Yuan Retreats: Russia Effectively Abandons Dollar Replacement Amid US Secondary Sanctions Threat

Economy 11/11/2026, 13:04

According to the Central Bank cited by Bloomberg, only 22% of Russian exports were paid in yuan in 2026—half the peak of 2024. Chinese banks backed down before the threat of US secondary sanctions, and Russia effectively abandoned replacing the dollar with the yuan.

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"Typical Blackmail": Fico Rejects Merz's Ultimatum on EU Budget and Ukraine Financing

Politics 11/11/2026, 11:42

Slovak Prime Minister Fico called Chancellor Merz's ultimatum on the EU budget and Ukraine financing "typical blackmail" and stated that Slovakia will not allocate a single euro to Kyiv. Berlin has linked the approval of the multiannual budget to continued aid to Ukraine after 2027.

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Sybiha After G7 Meeting Calls for Strengthening Ukraine's Air Defense, Sanctions Against Russia, and Maintaining Sports Restrictions

Politics 11/11/2026, 05:48

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, following the G7 foreign ministers' meeting, called for strengthening air defense, energy assistance, and sanctions against Russia, and urged barring Russian and Belarusian athletes from tournaments.

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Tanker with Russian diesel turns away from US coast: discharge port unconfirmed

Economy 11/10/2026, 18:00

The tanker Agioi Fanendes, carrying Russian diesel, has turned around approximately 400 nautical miles from New York and is moving away from the US coast. The discharge port remains unconfirmed.

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SBU and ESBU to Investigate Possible Links Between Online Casino Gorilla and Parimatch Group Amid Sanctions Evasion Allegations

Economy 11/10/2026, 15:35

PlayCity has submitted a request to the SBU and ESBU to investigate potential links between the Gorilla online casino and the Parimatch group and possible sanctions evasion. The regulator has also blocked access to two unlicensed websites.

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Canada Imposes New Sanctions Package Against Russia: 38 Entities and 24 Individuals Added, Focusing on Missile Capabilities and Crypto Exchanges

Politics 11/09/2026, 15:42

Canada has introduced a new package of sanctions against Russia, adding 38 organizations and 24 individuals to the lists. The restrictions aim to reduce Russia's missile potential and exert pressure through cryptocurrency exchanges.

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Blumenthal Intends to 'Put an End' to Trump’s Ukraine Policy: Senator Prepares Bill on Military Aid and 'Hellish Sanctions'

Politics 11/08/2026, 16:34

Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal intends to introduce a bill in the US Congress to resume military aid to Ukraine and impose 'hellish sanctions' against Russia.

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"There is no need to kowtow to a dictator": Estonian Prime Minister urges Europe to abandon mediator role in talks with Moscow

Politics 11/06/2026, 14:09

Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal said in an interview with Politico that Europe should not be a mediator in talks with Putin, but should instead step up sanctions pressure on Russia and support Ukraine.

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Five Years of War Haven't Changed the Picture: Russia Still Spends Billions on Western Medicines

Economy 11/06/2026, 07:39

According to Bloomberg and DSM, in the first eight months of 2026, 56% of Russia's spending on medicines went to imports—almost the same as in 2022. Five years of war and the push for import substitution have not changed structural dependence on Western pharmaceuticals.

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CAS Overturns Ban on Russian Hockey Teams: Timeline of the Decision, Resistance from Six Federations, and the Flag Issue

Sports 11/06/2026, 07:07

On October 30, 2026, CAS overturned the IIHF ban on Russian hockey teams for the 2026/27 season. Six federations have refused to play against them, and the flag issue remains open.

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Putin Transfers Four Factories of Japanese Tobacco Giant JTI Under State Control

Politics 11/06/2026, 05:23

Putin signed a decree transferring four Russian JTI factories to the management of state company Industrial Assets. Tokyo has already expressed a protest through diplomatic channels.

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GUR: 'Long-Range Sanctions' Disable 15 of 38 Key Russian Refineries — Damages Exceed $23 Billion

Politics 11/05/2026, 13:46

Ukraine's GUR estimates damage to Russia's oil refining industry from Defense Forces strikes at over $23 billion: by the end of September 2026, 15 out of 38 key refineries were completely shut down, and refining volumes fell by 55.4%.

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Trump and Putin's Diesel Deal on the Brink: Two of Three Russian Fuel Tankers Change Course

Politics 11/05/2026, 09:16

Two out of three Russian diesel tankers heading to the US have changed course, endangering the October Trump-Putin deal. A third vessel is also transmitting a 'for orders' signal, and a bill against the deal has been introduced in Congress.

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"No more flirting with Russia": What the Democratic victory in US Congress elections will change

Politics 11/04/2026, 11:49

Following the Democratic victory in the US congressional midterm elections on November 4, 2026, expert Oleksandr Leonov stated that Washington's "flirting" with Moscow will cease, and the new parliament will increase legislative pressure on Russia while acting as a restraint on the Iranian track.

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