Estonia sanctions 19 more Georgian officials over democratic crackdown
Estonia has slapped entry bans on 19 high-ranking Georgian officials responsible for the persecution of peaceful protesters, journalists, and opposition representatives. Those on the latest list include Georgia’s minister of justice, prosecutor general, members of parliament, prosecutors, judges, and a former police chief. “These individuals are directly or indirectly responsible for the persecution of peaceful […]
Family-based sanctions legal under IEEPA, says US court
A federal judge has ruled that US authorities can legally sanction adult children of designated individuals under emergency powers legislation, rejecting a challenge from the family of sanctioned Cypriot businessman Christodoulos Vassiliades in a decision that clarifies the scope of presidential emergency authorities. According to the World Ecr, The DC District Court found that the […]
Ship registry and 105 vessels among entities listed in EU’s latest Russian sanctions
The European Union officially rolled out its 18th sanctions package, overcoming opposition from Slovakia. The sanctions are aimed squarely at crippling Moscow’s revenue streams and tightening the noose on its shadow fleet of sanctioned tankers Under the new measures, the oil price cap for Russian crude will be tightened—reduced to roughly $47–$48 per barrel, or […]
UK Sanctions Russian Spies
The British Foreign Office has also linked Russia’s intelligence agency to a cyber-sabotage campaign targeting institutions, elections, and public health programs across Europe and the US. The UK imposed sanctions on 18 officers and three units of Russia’s military intelligence agency for their roles in a 2022 airstrike on a theatre in Ukraine that killed […]
UK imposes 137 new sanctions on Russia
The UK has announced 137 new sanctions targeting Russia’s energy sector. The UK Foreign Office stated that the new sanctions will disrupt Russia’s oil revenues and render a larger portion of its already struggling stay-behind fleet dysfunctional. The statement noted that the 137 new sanctions against Russia further increase pressure on Russia’s stay-behind fleet operations. […]