UK government sanctions successor to Wagner Group
The UK government has announced sanctions against three mercenary groups linked to Russia, including Wagner’s successor organisation Africa Corps. ‘These sanctions will address Russia’s malign activities in Libya, Mali and the CAR (Central African Republic) and will expose and counter Russia’s illegal activities in Africa,’ the statement said. Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group or […]
Russia’s fines against Google exceeded 20 decillion dollars
The amount of fines imposed by Russian courts on Google for removing channels belonging to Russian organisations and individuals on YouTube has exceeded 20 decillion dollars. Speaking to the Russian news agency TASS, legal expert Ivan Morozov said that administrative fines were imposed on Google in the country for removing some channels on YouTube. Pointing […]
New sanctions against Belarus from the USA, Canada and the UK
The US Treasury Department has announced sanctions against individuals and entities in Belarus that support Russia’s war in Ukraine through military funding and production of goods. The sanctions, imposed on a total of 19 individuals, 14 entities and one aircraft, reportedly target individuals who circumvented sanctions on behalf of Belarusian defence organisations and provided income […]
Russia does not expect sanctions to be lifted quickly after Trump’s victory, union leader says
The head of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs says that Russian entrepreneurs are cautious in relations with the West, hoping for the best but preparing for the worst. The president of the association, Aleksandr Shohin, says that although sanctions against Russia are being imposed quickly, they will be lifted gradually. According to him, […]
Taiwanese businessman Tsao to sue Chinese authorities over sanctions
Taiwanese businessman Robert Tsao announced that he will sue senior Chinese officials in a Taiwanese court over sanctions imposed on him. Tsao said he is trying to counter China’s intimidation of his legal activities. China, which claims Taiwan as its territory, said last month that it would punish and sanction Tsao, the retired founder of […]