Rosatom and 250 people: New targets of US’s sanctions
In his final days in the presidency, Joe Biden and his administration have implemented new sanction decisions against Russia due to its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions announced on January 15 include significant restrictions aimed at Russia’s energy sector and military-industrial base. The U.S. Treasury Department announced that approximately 100 new targets, including previously […]
EU’s next step: Aluminium imports from Russia to be banned
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its third year on February 24, EU countries have begun negotiating the details of the 16th sanctions package against Russia. The new package will include a ban on aluminum imports from Russia. According to leaks to the European press, the European Commission plans to present a package that includes various […]
Dozens of Tankers Dropped Anchor After U.S. Sanctions
According to ship tracking data, at least 65 oil tankers have anchored at various locations, including the coasts of China and Russia, since the U.S. announced a new sanctions package on January 10. Based on ship tracking data from MarineTraffic and LSEG, at least 65 oil tankers have anchored at numerous points since the U.S. […]
Murmansk seaport on target
The port of Lavna is built to help Russian companies re-orient trade and circumnavigate international sanctions. Now the grand infrastructure object in the Kola Bay is itself put on the sanction list. The Lavna port is one of the many companies that is included in the major new sanctions package announced by the US Treasury […]
US imposes sanctions on Yemen Kuwait Bank
USA imposed sanctions on Yemen Kuwait Bank for Trade and Investment for its alleged ties to the Houthi group. The Department of Treasury said in a statement that it is sanctioning the bank “for its financial support to Ansarallah, commonly known as the Houthis.” It said the Houthis -a US-designated terrorist organization- continue to attack […]