Category: sanctions

UK Imposes Further Sanctions in Response to Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Russian ministers, officials, and members of influential families linked to the Kremlin are among those hit with sanctions in the latest wave of action prompted by Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. Moscow’s justice minister Konstantin Chuychenko and his deputy Oleg Sviridenko were hit with a travel ban and asset freeze, with the UK accusing them…


MPs Urge UK Government to Catch up With US on Magnitsky Sanctions

UK Parliament on Thursday urged the government to ramp up sanctions against those who are accused of human rights abuses and corruption in China and beyond, at least those who are on the United States sanctions list. Moving the motion for Parliament to consider sanctions, former Conservative Party leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith said the UK…


EU Imposes More Sanctions on Moscow Over Ukraine Invasion

BRUSSELS—The European Union imposed more sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine on Thursday after the bloc’s 27 members backed measures that include a ban on gold imports, further restrictions on the country’s biggest bank, and tighter export controls on some high-technology goods. European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said the “reinforced, prolonged EU…


Decision to Exempt Gas Turbines From Sanctions Right Thing to Do: Freeland

Canada’s decision last week to send repaired parts of a Russian natural gas pipeline back to Germany was difficult but necessary, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland said Saturday. The Liberals are facing heavy criticism from Ukraine for exempting six Siemens Energy turbines, which were serviced in Montreal and help deliver gas to parts of Germany,…


Europe ‘Shot Itself in the Lungs’ With Sanctions on Russia, Orban Says

BUDAPEST—The European Union has “shot itself in the lungs” with ill-considered economic sanctions on Russia, which, unless rolled back, risk destroying the European economy, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday. Gas supplies to Europe have tightened and fuel costs have soared since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February and subsequent sanctions, leaving countries…


Capitol Report (June 28): Are Open Border Policies Inviting Tragedy?; U.S. Bans Russian Gold

Dozens of illegal immigrants were trapped in an 18-wheeler in Texas. At least 50 of them died from the San Antonio heat. Republicans are putting the blame on President Joe Biden. With gas prices still lingering at record levels, will the prices come down any time soon? Pennsylvania Congressman John Joyce joins us to discuss….


Capitol Report (June 28): Are Open Border Policies Inviting Tragedy?; US Bans Russian Gold

Dozens of illegal immigrants were trapped in an 18-wheeler in Texas. At least 50 of them died from the San Antonio heat. Republicans are putting the blame on President Joe Biden. With gas prices still lingering at record levels, will the prices come down any time soon? Pennsylvania Congressman John Joyce joins us to discuss….


Special Report: Sanctions on Russian Oil Drive Restructuring of Global Supply Chain, India and China Benefit

Recently, the European Union applied sanctions on the importation of Russian oil to reduce its dependence on Russia as a source of energy. The EU sanctions combined with those applied by the United States have caused Russia to deeply discount its oil prices. The discounts have provided an opportunity for China and India to increase…


Sanctions on Russian Oil Drive Restructuring of Global Supply Chain, India and China Benefit

The European Union applied sanctions on the importation of Russian oil to reduce its dependence on Russia as a source of energy. The EU sanctions combined with those applied by the United States have caused Russia to deeply discount its oil prices. The discounts have provided an opportunity for China and India to increase the…


Canada Issues New Sanctions Against 74 People and Businesses in Russia, Belarus

SCHLOSS ELMAU, Germany—Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced new sanctions against 74 people and businesses in Russia and Belarus as G7 leaders discussed the threat to global stability posed by the invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions include 46 entities linked to the Russian defence sector, and 15 Ukrainians who support the Russian occupation of the country….