EU to Impose 16th Sanctions Package Against Russia on Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion
The European Union will impose its 16th sanctions package against Russia on February 24, 2025, targeting imports of aluminum and LNG, imposing duties on certain nitrogen fertilizers, disconnecting 15 more banks from SWIFT, restricting dual-use goods and technologies, and prohibiting the supply of ga...
EU to Impose 16th Sanctions Package Against Russia on Anniversary of Ukraine Invasion
The European Union will impose its 16th sanctions package against Russia on February 24, 2025, targeting imports of aluminum and LNG, imposing duties on certain nitrogen fertilizers, disconnecting 15 more banks from SWIFT, restricting dual-use goods and technologies, and prohibiting the supply of ga...
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Heerenveen Receives Final Ejuke Payment from Mexico After Legal Battle
SC Heerenveen received a €3.1 million payment from Mexico, concluding a 4.5-year legal battle with CSKA Moscow over the 2020 transfer of Chidera Ejuke; the payment was facilitated by a player transfer to Club América and involved the Dutch Ministry of Finance.
Heerenveen Receives Final Ejuke Payment from Mexico After Legal Battle
SC Heerenveen received a €3.1 million payment from Mexico, concluding a 4.5-year legal battle with CSKA Moscow over the 2020 transfer of Chidera Ejuke; the payment was facilitated by a player transfer to Club América and involved the Dutch Ministry of Finance.
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Sanctions-Evading Tanker Eventin Detained in Germany
The Panamanian-flagged tanker Eventin, suspected of carrying sanctioned Russian oil, experienced a power outage near Rügen, Germany, on January 16th, prompting an investigation into potential sanctions violations and highlighting the challenges of enforcing sanctions due to the use of flags of conve...
Sanctions-Evading Tanker Eventin Detained in Germany
The Panamanian-flagged tanker Eventin, suspected of carrying sanctioned Russian oil, experienced a power outage near Rügen, Germany, on January 16th, prompting an investigation into potential sanctions violations and highlighting the challenges of enforcing sanctions due to the use of flags of conve...
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Biden Administration Imposes Sweeping New Sanctions on Russia
In a final act before leaving office, the Biden administration announced a series of new sanctions targeting Russia's oil revenues, aiming to cut billions of dollars a day from its war chest and further cripple its economy while attempting to prevent any weakening of sanctions by future administrati...
Biden Administration Imposes Sweeping New Sanctions on Russia
In a final act before leaving office, the Biden administration announced a series of new sanctions targeting Russia's oil revenues, aiming to cut billions of dollars a day from its war chest and further cripple its economy while attempting to prevent any weakening of sanctions by future administrati...
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US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia's Oil Sector
The Biden administration announced severe sanctions on January 10, blacklisting almost 200 vessels from Russia's shadow fleet used to export oil and targeting major producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, aiming to limit Russia's revenue for its war in Ukraine.
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia's Oil Sector
The Biden administration announced severe sanctions on January 10, blacklisting almost 200 vessels from Russia's shadow fleet used to export oil and targeting major producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, aiming to limit Russia's revenue for its war in Ukraine.
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US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia's Energy Sector
The Biden administration announced sweeping sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector, including Gazprom and Surgutneftegaz, aiming to cut off funding for the war in Ukraine; these sanctions, coordinated with the UK, are expected to cost Russia billions monthly and are intended to strengthen Ukrain...
US Imposes Sweeping Sanctions on Russia's Energy Sector
The Biden administration announced sweeping sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector, including Gazprom and Surgutneftegaz, aiming to cut off funding for the war in Ukraine; these sanctions, coordinated with the UK, are expected to cost Russia billions monthly and are intended to strengthen Ukrain...
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Dutch Loophole Allows Sanctioned Russian Billionaires to Evade Financial Oversight
Sanctioned Russian billionaires are exploiting a Dutch law classifying companies meeting certain criteria as micro-enterprises, enabling them to avoid financial disclosure and scrutiny, despite international sanctions imposed after the Ukraine invasion.
Dutch Loophole Allows Sanctioned Russian Billionaires to Evade Financial Oversight
Sanctioned Russian billionaires are exploiting a Dutch law classifying companies meeting certain criteria as micro-enterprises, enabling them to avoid financial disclosure and scrutiny, despite international sanctions imposed after the Ukraine invasion.
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Trump Threatens Russia with Sanctions if Ukraine Deal Fails
President Donald Trump threatened Russia with high taxes, tariffs, and sanctions if it doesn't reach a deal to end the war in Ukraine, posting the threat on his Truth Social platform; he also hinted at potentially adjusting arms supplies to Ukraine depending on the progress of negotiations.
Trump Threatens Russia with Sanctions if Ukraine Deal Fails
President Donald Trump threatened Russia with high taxes, tariffs, and sanctions if it doesn't reach a deal to end the war in Ukraine, posting the threat on his Truth Social platform; he also hinted at potentially adjusting arms supplies to Ukraine depending on the progress of negotiations.
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UK's Opaque Approach to Russian Sanctions Raises Concerns
The UK's HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) admitted it lacks a central record of investigations into sanctions violations against Russia, despite issuing six fines since 2022, raising concerns about the regime's effectiveness and transparency compared to the US's public naming-and-shaming approach.
UK's Opaque Approach to Russian Sanctions Raises Concerns
The UK's HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) admitted it lacks a central record of investigations into sanctions violations against Russia, despite issuing six fines since 2022, raising concerns about the regime's effectiveness and transparency compared to the US's public naming-and-shaming approach.
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44% Bias Score
Oil Prices Rise on Sanctions, Stockpile Draw
U.S. sanctions on Russian oil, coupled with a decrease in U.S. crude oil stocks, drove up global oil prices on Wednesday; Brent crude reached $80.57 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate hit $78.29, amidst uncertainty about the sanctions' full impact.
Oil Prices Rise on Sanctions, Stockpile Draw
U.S. sanctions on Russian oil, coupled with a decrease in U.S. crude oil stocks, drove up global oil prices on Wednesday; Brent crude reached $80.57 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate hit $78.29, amidst uncertainty about the sanctions' full impact.
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US Sanctions on Russian Oil Send Brent Crude Prices Soaring
Widespread US sanctions on Russian oil, impacting 1.7 million barrels per day (25% of exports), caused Brent crude to surge above $80 a barrel on Monday, its highest since August, driven by expected supply disruptions to major buyers in India and China.
US Sanctions on Russian Oil Send Brent Crude Prices Soaring
Widespread US sanctions on Russian oil, impacting 1.7 million barrels per day (25% of exports), caused Brent crude to surge above $80 a barrel on Monday, its highest since August, driven by expected supply disruptions to major buyers in India and China.
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Russian 'Shadow' Oil Tanker Disabled in Baltic Sea
A Russian-linked oil tanker, Eventin, carrying 99,000 tonnes of oil, lost power in the Baltic Sea, prompting a German rescue operation; Germany accuses Russia of using its "shadow fleet" to evade sanctions imposed after the Ukraine invasion.
Russian 'Shadow' Oil Tanker Disabled in Baltic Sea
A Russian-linked oil tanker, Eventin, carrying 99,000 tonnes of oil, lost power in the Baltic Sea, prompting a German rescue operation; Germany accuses Russia of using its "shadow fleet" to evade sanctions imposed after the Ukraine invasion.
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64% Bias Score