Hundreds of tonnes of Russian wood reach Belgium, despite EU sanctions
Belgian authorities have intercepted hundreds of tonnes of Russian wood despite EU sanctions that have been in effect since early 2022.
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Moscow bans more EU officials and politicians from Russia in response to sanctions
Russia's foreign ministry said on Friday it had significantly expanded a list of European Union officials and politicians banned from entering Russia in response…
Russia puts Estonian Prime Minister Kallas on ‘wanted list’
According to the Russian interior ministry's website, Estonian Prime Minister Kaja Kallas is "wanted under the criminal code".
Sanctions nearly always fail: That is the lesson the EU and the United States should take from their vain attempts to curtail Russia and China
The last year has shown significant shortcomings when it comes to West’s ability to use economic statecraft as a tool in international politics.
‘EU set to sanction Azerbaijan’, says Armenia’s Ambassador
The European Union is set to sanction the Azerbaijani Government, according to Armenia's Ambassador to the EU, Tigran Balayan.
EU tightens purse-strings on money laundering – football clubs and crypto outfits may be injured
MEPs and the European Council reached a final agreement over further measures to strengthen the European Union's arsenal against sanctions evasion, money laundering…
Greece ‘behind Russia’s ability to evade EU sanctions’
After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, economic sanctions were imposed on Moscow by the European Union and others in a bid to pressure Moscow into…
Next question please! Borrell sidesteps divisive EU Hamas sanctions queries
The European Commission has effectively ducked tough questions on further European Union measures against Hamas.
Russian billionaire Abramovich loses legal challenge against EU sanctions
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich on Wednesday lost a legal challenge aimed at overturning European Union sanctions imposed on him in the wake of Russia's invasion…
EU targets Russian diamonds with track and trace scheme
The European Council has adopted a 12th package of economic and individual restrictive measures against Russia, targeting its diamonds for the first time.
Own goal? Top European football clubs may have violated Russia sanctions
A number of top European football clubs including Real Sociedad, Olympique Lyon and PSV Eindhoven among others face potential sanctions violation charges over multi-million-euro…
EU ministers consider next steps in response to Israel-Hamas war
European Union foreign ministers on Monday consider possible next steps in response to the Middle East crisis, including a crackdown on Hamas’s finances and travel…
G7 leaders agree to ban imports of Russian diamonds from January next year
As part of efforts to limit Moscow's income from precious stones and to support Ukraine, the Group of Seven (G7) countries will ban imports of Russian diamonds from…
Western sanctions put Russia at risk of ‘economic collapse’, Kremlin admits
Russia faced the possibility of economic "collapse" as a result of sanctions imposed on it by the West, the Kremlin has said.
All 27 EU Member States back UN call to end US-Cuba embargo
The UN General Assembly, with the support of all European Union Member States, has issued a resolution calling on the US to end its trade embargo on Cuba.
In diamond centre Antwerp, Russian gems are already shunned
Only a few weeks after Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, Antwerp-based diamond dealer Thierry Tugendhaft started receiving calls from big jewellers in Paris…
Big Tech bosses can ‘no longer hide’ from EU censorship, Breton says
Big Tech bosses can "no longer hide" from the European Union's censorship drive, said European Commissioner for Internal Market Thierry Breton.
EU threatens Musk with ultimatum to censor ‘disinformation’ on X
The European Union has issued X owner Elon Musk with an ultimatum, ordering the tech billionaire to censor so-called "disinformation" or face being sanctioned under…
EC suspends aid to Palestine after Hamas attacks on Israel
The European Commission is suspending all aid payments to the Palestinians as a consequence of the "brutal" attack by Hamas on Israel on October 7.
Macron on Azerbaijan: ‘This is not the time for sanctions’
French President Emmanuel Macron said he thinks sanctions against Azerbaijan would be "counterproductive" and "not the best way to protect Armenia and its population".
EU could review Azerbaijan ties if crisis worsens according to service paper
The European Union could review ties, including financial aid, with Azerbaijan and sanction individuals if the situation worsens following Baku's military…
Belgium pushing for ban on Russian diamonds
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo is trying to convince the diamond industry to take the last step in removing Russian diamonds from the international market.
Agriculture Commissioner Wojciechowski slams EC decision on Ukrainian grain
European Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski has publicly disowned the decision taken by the EC to end the embargo on Ukrainian grain for five neighbouring…
EU lifts sanctions on Russian businessmen after legal challenges
The European Union has lifted sanctions on three Russian businessmen and one Russian government official amid legal setbacks.
EC: ‘no position’ ahead of Ukraine grain ban deadline
The European Commission has “no position” on an extension of the Ukraine grain ban, only five days before it is to due expire.
Ukraine threatens to sue EU over grain-deal impasse
Ukraine has threatened to sue the European Union over a current impasse regarding the country's grain exports.
EU plans Niger sanctions as coup erupts in Gabon
The European Union plans to implement sanctions against Niger and its military government following the armed coup in the country on July 26, European Commission…
Finland to cut off development aid for countries that support Russia
Finland’s Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Ville Tavio of the Finns Party has announced some noteworthy shifts in his country’s foreign policy.
Switzerland joins EU in 11th sanction package against Russia
On August 16, Switzerland's Federal Council decided to embrace the 11th package of sanctions imposed by the European Union on Russia in response to the invasion…
Russian cinemas run pirated versions of ‘Barbie’ amid sanctions
Cinemas in Russia have resorted to running pirated copies of the hit film Barbie amid ongoing sanctions imposed by the West, news outlets in the country have claimed.