US Imposes New Sanctions on Nord Stream 2 Entities
The U.S. issued new sanctions against numerous Russian entities and individuals linked to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, citing Russia's weaponization of energy resources and aiming to hinder their ability to leverage energy for political gain.
US Imposes New Sanctions on Nord Stream 2 Entities
The U.S. issued new sanctions against numerous Russian entities and individuals linked to the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, citing Russia's weaponization of energy resources and aiming to hinder their ability to leverage energy for political gain.
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40% Bias Score
EU Responds to Syrian Political Shift, Imposes New Sanctions on Russia
EU foreign ministers met in Brussels on December 16th to coordinate their response to the Syrian political changes, agreeing to engage diplomatically while maintaining sanctions and prioritizing an inclusive government; a special EU envoy is now in Damascus. Simultaneously, new EU sanctions against ...
EU Responds to Syrian Political Shift, Imposes New Sanctions on Russia
EU foreign ministers met in Brussels on December 16th to coordinate their response to the Syrian political changes, agreeing to engage diplomatically while maintaining sanctions and prioritizing an inclusive government; a special EU envoy is now in Damascus. Simultaneously, new EU sanctions against ...
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44% Bias Score
Russian Alcohol Tycoon Accused of Funding Ukrainian Military
Evgeny Chernyak, owner of Global Spirits, faces charges in Russia for allegedly funneling over 1.3 billion rubles in profits from his Russian operations to the Ukrainian military, resulting in his designation as a terrorist and extremist and the subsequent nationalization of his Russian assets.
Russian Alcohol Tycoon Accused of Funding Ukrainian Military
Evgeny Chernyak, owner of Global Spirits, faces charges in Russia for allegedly funneling over 1.3 billion rubles in profits from his Russian operations to the Ukrainian military, resulting in his designation as a terrorist and extremist and the subsequent nationalization of his Russian assets.
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56% Bias Score
Sanctions Circumvention: Dutch Exports to Russia Rise Through Intermediary Countries
New research shows a 74% (2022) and 90% (2023) increase in Dutch exports to countries near Russia, compared to pre-sanction levels, strongly indicating that sanctioned goods are being rerouted to Russia via intermediary nations. Over 800 new small businesses are involved, alongside 540 multinational...
Sanctions Circumvention: Dutch Exports to Russia Rise Through Intermediary Countries
New research shows a 74% (2022) and 90% (2023) increase in Dutch exports to countries near Russia, compared to pre-sanction levels, strongly indicating that sanctioned goods are being rerouted to Russia via intermediary nations. Over 800 new small businesses are involved, alongside 540 multinational...
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32% Bias Score
Sanctions Evasion: Dutch Exports to Russia's Neighbors Surge
New research reveals a 74% (2022) and 90% (2023) increase in Dutch exports to countries bordering Russia since sanctions began, suggesting widespread sanctions evasion through companies using these nations as intermediaries to reach Russia, with over 800 new companies and 540 multinationals involved...
Sanctions Evasion: Dutch Exports to Russia's Neighbors Surge
New research reveals a 74% (2022) and 90% (2023) increase in Dutch exports to countries bordering Russia since sanctions began, suggesting widespread sanctions evasion through companies using these nations as intermediaries to reach Russia, with over 800 new companies and 540 multinationals involved...
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40% Bias Score
UK Sanctions 20 More Ships in Russia's Shadow Fleet
The UK imposed sanctions on 20 more ships in Russia's shadow fleet, bringing the total to over 100, impacting illegal oil transportation; it also allocated £35 million to Ukraine for energy and humanitarian aid, while President Zelensky highlighted the fleet's environmental threat.
UK Sanctions 20 More Ships in Russia's Shadow Fleet
The UK imposed sanctions on 20 more ships in Russia's shadow fleet, bringing the total to over 100, impacting illegal oil transportation; it also allocated £35 million to Ukraine for energy and humanitarian aid, while President Zelensky highlighted the fleet's environmental threat.
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24% Bias Score
Resignations Trigger Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Climate Foundation Restructuring
Following the resignations of Werner Kuhn and Katja Enderlein, the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Climate Protection Foundation, established to support Nord Stream 2 but now under scrutiny, prepares for a restructuring with a potential new board comprising Christoph Morgen and Detlef Kurreck, while €13 mill...
Resignations Trigger Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Climate Foundation Restructuring
Following the resignations of Werner Kuhn and Katja Enderlein, the Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Climate Protection Foundation, established to support Nord Stream 2 but now under scrutiny, prepares for a restructuring with a potential new board comprising Christoph Morgen and Detlef Kurreck, while €13 mill...
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60% Bias Score
US Provides $20 Billion to Ukraine from Seized Russian Assets
The US has transferred $20 billion to a World Bank fund for Ukraine, using seized Russian assets to cover costs, while the incoming administration's position on future aid remains uncertain.
US Provides $20 Billion to Ukraine from Seized Russian Assets
The US has transferred $20 billion to a World Bank fund for Ukraine, using seized Russian assets to cover costs, while the incoming administration's position on future aid remains uncertain.
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Sanctions Evasion: 90% Export Surge to Russia via Transit Countries
A study by the CBS and the University of Groningen reveals a 90% increase in Dutch exports to countries neighboring Russia since 2022 sanctions, suggesting widespread sanctions evasion by both established multinationals (540) and newly formed companies (800) using transit countries to deliver sancti...
Dutch Sanctions Evasion: 90% Export Surge to Russia via Transit Countries
A study by the CBS and the University of Groningen reveals a 90% increase in Dutch exports to countries neighboring Russia since 2022 sanctions, suggesting widespread sanctions evasion by both established multinationals (540) and newly formed companies (800) using transit countries to deliver sancti...
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32% Bias Score
Ruble Plummets to Lowest Level Since War Began, Sparking Inflation Fears
The Russian ruble has fallen to its lowest level since the start of the Ukraine war, reaching 109.5 rubles per dollar and 116.1 rubles per euro on Thursday, prompting price increases and raising concerns about high inflation and economic instability in Russia.
Ruble Plummets to Lowest Level Since War Began, Sparking Inflation Fears
The Russian ruble has fallen to its lowest level since the start of the Ukraine war, reaching 109.5 rubles per dollar and 116.1 rubles per euro on Thursday, prompting price increases and raising concerns about high inflation and economic instability in Russia.
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44% Bias Score