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Russian Supply Chains Next in Line for Sanctions: Deputy US Treasury Secretary

LONDON—The United States and its allies plan new sanctions on more sectors of Russia’s economy that are critical to sustaining its invasion of Ukraine, including supply chains, Deputy U.S. Treasury Secretary Wally Adeyemo said on Tuesday. Adeyemo, speaking in London on a European trip to consult with allies on strengthening and enforcing sanctions to punish…


Ceasefire Not Enough for UK to Lift Russia Sanctions: Johnson

Agreeing on a ceasefire in Ukraine would not be enough for the UK to lift its sanctions on Russia, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said. Johnson told his Cabinet that “a ceasefire alone would not be cause for UK sanctions to be removed in Russia,” the prime minister’s official spokesman said on Tuesday. “He said…


Russia: Capital Controls Were Tit-for-Tat Move After Central Bank Reserves Frozen

Restrictions Russia’s central bank imposed in the past month on capital flows out of the country were a tit-for-tat move in response to part of its reserves being frozen by Western countries, the regulator said on Friday. Western sanctions imposed on Russia for what Moscow calls “a special military operation” in Ukraine have limited the…


China Sees ‘Unprecedented’ Cash Outflows After Russian Attack on Ukraine: IIF

High-frequency data detected unprecedented cash flows out of China following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, flagging a decreased confidence of investors amid geopolitical conflict and uncertainty. A “very unusual” shift emerged to global capital flows in emerging markets in late February, as China saw investors pull out of from its market while the rest holds up,…


EU Facing Difficulties Enforcing Asset Sanctions Against Russian Oligarchs: Reports

The EU is struggling to enforce the sweeping sanctions it has levied against Russian oligarchs due to legal constraints and enforcement issues, Reuters reported. The EU’s 27 member states have imposed a number of sanctions on Russia in recent weeks since the start of President Vladimir Putin’s “special military operation” in Ukraine. Those sanctions have targeted many of…


Capitol Report (March 24): Trump Sues Hillary Clinton, DNC

The United States is leveling a fresh wave of sanctions on Russia, as world leaders gather in Brussels. But what did they say was another major concern besides Russia? Are these sanctions enough to hold Russia accountable and deter China from invading Taiwan? NTD sat down with Congressman James Comer to discuss. China wants to help…


Biden Announces New Sanctions Against Russia; Airline CEOs Urge Biden to Drop COVID-19 Restrictions | NTD Evening News

President Joe Biden announced a fresh wave of U.S. sanctions against Russia on March 24, a member of an immigration policy think tank says that some 1,300 Ukrainians have flown to Mexico and applied for asylum at the U.S. southern border, and airline CEOs urge Biden to lift COVID-19 masking and testing restrictions.


U.S. Announces New Russia Sanctions; BlackRock Chief: Ukraine War End of Globalization| NTD Business

President Biden announcing new sanctions against Russia today, targeting oligarchs and the russian economy. What would happen if the EU bans Russian oil imports? European countries would definitely feel the pain. But for how long? Governments around the world trying to fight inflation with price caps, tax cuts, and more hand-outs. Will these policies work? Ralph…


US Announces New Russia Sanctions; BlackRock Chief: Ukraine War End of Globalization| NTD Business

President Joe Biden announced new sanctions against Russia, targeting oligarchs and the Russian economy. What would happen if the EU bans Russian oil imports? European countries would definitely feel the pain. But for how long? Governments around the world are trying to fight inflation with price caps, tax cuts, and more hand-outs. Will these policies work?…


US and EU Sanctions Against Russian Invasion of Ukraine Upset China’s Red Aristocrats: Expert

The ongoing U.S. and European sanctions against Russia are sending shockwaves through China’s powerful elites. A China expert says red aristocrats are almost united against Chinese leader Xi Jinping over his decision to attack Taiwan. Australia-based China expert Yuan Hongbing told The Epoch Times that the Chinese communist princelings are fearful, worrying that Xi’s decision…