US imposes new sanctions on Iran’s shadow fleet
The US administration imposed sanctions on more than 30 individuals and vessels in various countries for intermediating in the sale and transport of Iranian oil-related products. In a statement made by the US Treasury Department, it was reported that additional sanctions were imposed on Iran’s shadow fleet as part of the ‘maximum pressure campaign’. It […]
European Union suspends sanctions against Syria
European Union eased sanctions against Syria’s energy, transport and banking sectors on monday. The step is aimed at helping the country rebuild after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. The move, approved at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, suspended sanctions on the energy and transport sectors. It was also agreed to allow money […]
US DOJ charges parts supplier for violating Russia sanctions
The United States Department of Justice has charged Ohio-based Flighttime Enterprises Inc. and three of its employees with multiple crimes related to their alleged violation of US sanctions by exporting aircraft parts to Russia. The 11-count indictment unsealed on February 13, 2025, alleges that the company, together with Daniela Friery, Pavil Iglin, and Marat Aysin, […]
UK targets Putin’s inner circle with new sanctions
Britain announced new sanctions targeting high profile figures working in the Russian Government and supporters of Russian state-owned business. UK sanctions several high-profile individuals with links to Putin’s inner circle in latest crackdown on the Kremlin. Sanctions target high-profile figures working in the Russian Government, including Pavel Fradkov, a Russian Defence Minister and Vladimir Selin, […]
Turning point in tech war: China sanctions US biotech industry
Leading American genomic sequencing firm Illumina says it is evaluating Beijing’s announcement with hope of ‘positive resolution’ China’s Ministry of Commerce announced on Tuesday the inclusion of a major US biotech company on its “unreliable entity list” while stating that the firm’s “discriminatory measures against Chinese enterprises” harmed the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese […]
Zelensky has implemented new NSDC sanctions against the Russian shadow fleet and cultural heritage thieves
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has enacted several packages of sanctions against Russia from the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC). They are aimed at the Russian shadow fleet and those who help remove Ukrainian monuments from the occupied territories. The corresponding decrees No. 67/2025 and No. 68/2025 were published on the website of the Office […]
Britain sanctions Russian group ZSERVERS and it’s six members
Britain on Tuesday announced new sanctions targeting a Russian cyber entity responsible for facilitating “crippling ransomware attacks” globally. In a statement, the government said key Russian cybercrime syndicate ZSERVERS is responsible for aiding merciless ransomware attacks around the world. It said the new sanctions also target six ZSERVERS members who are part of a “prolific […]
EU to Russia: Sanctions are coming to media companies
The European Union will include a ban on access to Russian propaganda media services in its 16th sanctions package. Russia under the leadership of Vladimir Putin, who launched an all-out attack and occupation attempt against Ukraine’s territorial integrity and sovereignty, continues to target defenceless civilians, critical infrastructure facilities, health and education institutions. ‘Russian state agency […]
EU plans sanctions on 50 Russian products in upcoming trade restrictions
The European Union has announced plans to impose sanctions on 50 types of Russian products, according to the EU’s Special Representative for Sanctions, David O’Sullivan. Citing the foreign media that during his visit to Astana, O’Sullivan discussed the potential inclusion of various products under 50 trade codes in the next package of sanctions against Russia. […]
Tehran says they are ready to sit for talks on removal of sanctions
Tehran is prepared to start sanctions-lifting negotiations if other parties show readiness, Iran’s deputy foreign minister for international and legal affairs said. Kazem Gharibabadi’s remarks follow President Donald Trump’s Monday speech, where he referenced Iran’s oil revenue, potentially hinting at a continuation of a maximum pressure policy in his new term. Speaking to reporters the […]