EU Targets Russia’s “Shadow Fleet” and Hybrid Threats
In a significant escalation in late December 2025, the European Union has implemented a series of new measures designed to cripple Russia’s ability to fund its war efforts and to counter non-military destabilization tactics. On December 18, 2025, the EU added 41 vessels to its sanctions list. These ships are part of an opaque network […]
EU Sanctions Former Swiss Colonel Over Russian Propaganda
The European Union has officially included Jacques Baud, a retired Swiss Army colonel and former intelligence analyst, in its latest sanctions list related to the war in Ukraine. The EU describes the 70-year-old Baud as a “mouthpiece for pro-Russian propaganda.” He is accused of spreading conspiracy theories and information manipulation that undermine Ukraine’s stability. Specifically, […]
UK Announces Sanctions Against Perpetrators of Violence in Syria
On December 19, 2025, the United Kingdom’s Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper, announced a new package of sanctions targeting individuals and organizations responsible for human rights abuses in Syria. This move comes one year after the fall of the Assad regime. The sanctions focus on four individuals and three organizations involved in both historic atrocities from […]
US Escalates Pressure on Venezuela with New Sanctions and Military Action
The US Treasury Department has expanded its sanctions against the inner circle of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. This move is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration to destabilize Maduro’s government through both economic and military pressure. The new sanctions focus on seven individuals, including family members and associates of Maduro’s nephew, Malpica […]
US Sanctions ICC Judges Over Israel Investigation
The United States has officially imposed sanctions on two International Criminal Court (ICC) judges, Gocha Lordkipanidze and Erdenebalsuren Damdin, following their decision to reject Israel’s legal challenge regarding war crimes investigations in Gaza. The US has banned these judges and their families from entering the country and has frozen any assets they may hold within […]