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Sanctions May 8, 2022

U.S. and allies announce new sanctions against Russian bank executives, state-owned media, military officials

The U.S. and allies announced a rash of new sanctions against Russia on Sunday, targeting 2,600 Russian military officials, executives of the Russian bank Gazpombank, state-owned media outlets, and other individuals and businesses that the West believes are either party responsible or complicit in Putin's invasion of Ukraine.

Europe May 4, 2022

Czech Republic in talks on EU oil embargo exemption, PM says

The Czech Republic has announced they will seek an exemption period from the EU's proposed Russian oil embargo.

Europe May 3, 2022

Slovakia says it will seek exemption from any EU embargo on Russian oil

Slovakia has announced it will seek exemption from any embargos on Russian oil implemented by the European Union in its next set of sanctions.

Germany April 27, 2022

German climate activists shut off oil pipelines to protest North Sea drilling

Climate activists shut down crude oil pipelines throughout Germany on Wednesday to protest the country's renewed interest in oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.

Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ Flash April 25, 2022

Sanctioning Putin's rumored girlfriend Alina Kabaeva would deal a heavy blow to the Russian leader: Expert

Sanctioning Russian President Vladimir Putin's rumored girlfriend Alina Kabaeva would deal a heavy blow to the Russian leader, Koffler says on "Jesse Watters Primetime."

China April 20, 2022

YouTube takes down Hong Kong leader candidate’s channel

YouTube took down the channel of Hong Kong's candidate, John Lee, citing compliance with US sanctions.

Russia April 12, 2022

Life in Russia under sanctions may parallel what one reporter found in Iran

Russia and Iran appear to be on each other's coattails when it comes to being "most sanctioned" while both continue to sweep the real consequences of sanctions under the rug.

North Korea March 24, 2022

US slaps new sanctions on North Korea after missile test

The U.S. State Department announced new sanctions on entities and individuals located in Russia, North Korea, and China in the wake of the Hermit Kingdom's launching a long-range ballistic missile Thursday, weeks after the U.S. warned of new Pyongyang tests.

State Department March 24, 2022

Biden admin opposed Nord Stream 2 sanctions in January, claimed they were key to deterring Russian aggression

The State Department refused to support a GOP-led measure which would have imposed immediate Nord Stream 2 sanctions, writing in a January memo that President Biden's threat of sanctions on Russia was key to deterring Russian President Vladimir Putin's actions.

Joe Biden March 24, 2022

Biden insists Russia sanctions never meant to deter Putin from invading Ukraine despite prior messaging

President Biden suggested Wednesday that the steps he and his administration have taken to push back on Russia's war with Ukraine were not meant to deter the actions of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Iran March 21, 2022

Iran leader signals support for nuclear talks at critical stage

Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei indicated support for Tehran's nuclear negotiations as talks between the world leaders seem to be nearing completion.