#Sanctions

The EU failed to agree on the 21st sanctions package against Russia due to Greece's position 🇬🇷. Athens fears that a ban on LNG transshipment will hit their fleet and hand markets to competitors outside the EU 🛑. Discussions have been postponed to July 23, while the oil price cap remains unchanged 🛢️.

The European Union has imposed sanctions on the ABS Electro group of companies and its head, Irina Kharisova. 🇪🇺🚫 This is a response to deadly strikes on Kyiv, which claimed the lives of 31 people on July 2 alone. Manufacturers of components for "Shahed" and "Geran" drones have been targeted. 🇷🇺🇺🇦

Russians are massively switching to passports from Vanuatu and São Tomé and Príncipe, as traditional "golden visas" in Europe and the Caribbean have become inaccessible. The frenzy around island nations is explained by the possibility of remote processing and the removal of sanction risks for businesses. 🛂🌍

The EU failed to agree on the 21st package of sanctions against Russia by July 15. The oil price cap has been extended until July 23, and the protection status for Ukrainians until March 2028. 🇪🇺🇷🇺

Trump stated that the war could end by 2029 and believes Putin is ready for a deal. However, in parallel, the US is preparing "hellish sanctions" with tariffs up to 100% for buyers of Russian oil. 🇺🇸🇷🇺🛑

The US has presented an updated law obliging Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian oil and gas. The document was developed by Democrats and Republicans to pressure Russia and strengthen Ukraine's position in negotiations. Europe and Japan will receive exemptions if they prove a reduction in imports. 🇺🇸🛢️📉

US senators are demanding an urgent vote on Lindsey Graham's sanctions bill, ignoring Trump's calls to expand it to Iran and Hezbollah. 🇺🇸🚫 The document, coordinated with the White House, introduces strict measures against the RF's "shadow fleet" and key oil importers. ⛽📉

US senators have called for the urgent adoption of a tough sanctions package against Russia, developed by the late Lindsey Graham. The document, coordinated with Trump, targets the "shadow fleet" and key energy importers. 🇺🇸🚫🇷🇺

The US is preparing a bill allowing Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian oil. 🛑 The main blow is aimed at China and India. The document will serve as a memorial to Senator Lindsey Graham and create a new basis for sanctions pressure. 🇺🇸🇷🇺

Telegram short links (t.me) stopped working worldwide due to an error in blocking US sanctions against a third-party VPN service. Pavel Durov quickly contacted the domain operator, and access was restored. 🌐🚫🔧

Ukrainian intelligence has revealed a sanctions evasion scheme: Russia refines oil in India and transfers it in the open sea via the shadow fleet. 🛢️⚓ Amid strikes on refineries and the sinking of tankers in Crimea, Moscow uses complex chains of intermediaries to deliver fuel to Baltic ports. 🇷🇺🚫

🇬🇧 The UK has expanded its sanctions lists: 10 employees of the 'Rybar' project and 14 GRU suspects of cyberattacks are targeted. London accuses them of political interference and data theft. 🕵️‍♂️💻