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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36% Bias Score
Integral's Sanctions Evasion Fuels Russian Missile Production
A Belarusian Investigative Center (BIC) report reveals that Integral, a Belarusian company, supplies microchips for Russian missiles using Western-made equipment and materials, circumventing sanctions via a network of intermediaries and generating significant profits; between March 2022 and June 202...
Integral's Sanctions Evasion Fuels Russian Missile Production
A Belarusian Investigative Center (BIC) report reveals that Integral, a Belarusian company, supplies microchips for Russian missiles using Western-made equipment and materials, circumventing sanctions via a network of intermediaries and generating significant profits; between March 2022 and June 202...
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36% Bias Score
German Arms Firm Denies Supplying Weapons to Russia
Hans Wrage & Co. GmbH denies supplying weapons to Russia, contradicting an investigative report alleging indirect weapon transfers via Kazakhstan. The firm cites contractual clauses, end-user certificates, and the cessation of all weapon exports to Russia before the Ukraine invasion as evidence.
German Arms Firm Denies Supplying Weapons to Russia
Hans Wrage & Co. GmbH denies supplying weapons to Russia, contradicting an investigative report alleging indirect weapon transfers via Kazakhstan. The firm cites contractual clauses, end-user certificates, and the cessation of all weapon exports to Russia before the Ukraine invasion as evidence.
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48% Bias Score
Russian Tanker Detained, Suspected of Espionage and Cable Damage
The Eagle S, a tanker in Russia's 'shadow fleet' and sanctioned by the UK, was detained by Finnish authorities for suspected sabotage of underwater communication cables; prior reports reveal the tanker was equipped with surveillance equipment, potentially used to spy on NATO ships and aircraft.
Russian Tanker Detained, Suspected of Espionage and Cable Damage
The Eagle S, a tanker in Russia's 'shadow fleet' and sanctioned by the UK, was detained by Finnish authorities for suspected sabotage of underwater communication cables; prior reports reveal the tanker was equipped with surveillance equipment, potentially used to spy on NATO ships and aircraft.
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56% Bias Score
Finnish Authorities Seize Oil Tanker Suspected of Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage
Finnish authorities seized the oil tanker Eagle S, suspected of severing power and internet cables in the Baltic Sea, causing a major outage between Finland and Estonia; the ship, part of Russia's shadow fleet, is under investigation for grave sabotage.
Finnish Authorities Seize Oil Tanker Suspected of Baltic Sea Cable Sabotage
Finnish authorities seized the oil tanker Eagle S, suspected of severing power and internet cables in the Baltic Sea, causing a major outage between Finland and Estonia; the ship, part of Russia's shadow fleet, is under investigation for grave sabotage.
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56% Bias Score
Spar Revokes Iranian Franchise License Amid Sanctions Circumvention Concerns
Spar International revoked the license of its Iranian franchise after an internal investigation revealed potential irregularities and license violations, including the procurement of non-essential equipment and facilitation of travel for individuals without apparent business ties, raising concerns a...
Spar Revokes Iranian Franchise License Amid Sanctions Circumvention Concerns
Spar International revoked the license of its Iranian franchise after an internal investigation revealed potential irregularities and license violations, including the procurement of non-essential equipment and facilitation of travel for individuals without apparent business ties, raising concerns a...
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40% Bias Score
Integral's Sanctions Evasion Fuels Russian Missile Production
The Belarusian company Integral circumvents sanctions by using intermediary companies to obtain Western-made equipment and chemical materials for producing microchips used in Russian missiles, resulting in a massive profit increase.
Integral's Sanctions Evasion Fuels Russian Missile Production
The Belarusian company Integral circumvents sanctions by using intermediary companies to obtain Western-made equipment and chemical materials for producing microchips used in Russian missiles, resulting in a massive profit increase.
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36% Bias Score
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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36% Bias Score
Japan Expands Sanctions on Russia, Targeting Allies and Military Suppliers
Japan announced additional sanctions against Russia, including asset freezes on 11 individuals, 29 organizations, and three banks, plus export bans on 22 Russian military entities and 31 international groups aiding sanctions evasion, aligning with G7 efforts to counter Russia's war in Ukraine.
Japan Expands Sanctions on Russia, Targeting Allies and Military Suppliers
Japan announced additional sanctions against Russia, including asset freezes on 11 individuals, 29 organizations, and three banks, plus export bans on 22 Russian military entities and 31 international groups aiding sanctions evasion, aligning with G7 efforts to counter Russia's war in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
Spar's Iranian Franchise Accused of Violating Sanctions
Spar, a Dutch supermarket chain with nearly 14,000 stores globally, faces accusations of violating Western sanctions against Iran through its Iranian franchise, which allegedly imported Western technology, facilitated travel for sanctioned individuals, and potentially enabled money laundering via a ...
Spar's Iranian Franchise Accused of Violating Sanctions
Spar, a Dutch supermarket chain with nearly 14,000 stores globally, faces accusations of violating Western sanctions against Iran through its Iranian franchise, which allegedly imported Western technology, facilitated travel for sanctioned individuals, and potentially enabled money laundering via a ...
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36% Bias Score
BMW Sanctions Violation Exposes 'Grey Market' Challenges
BMW admitted selling over 100 luxury cars to Russia, violating EU sanctions prohibiting the export of luxury vehicles with engines larger than 1900cc; the company fired responsible employees and paused future deliveries, highlighting difficulties in enforcing sanctions via a 'grey market' using thir...
BMW Sanctions Violation Exposes 'Grey Market' Challenges
BMW admitted selling over 100 luxury cars to Russia, violating EU sanctions prohibiting the export of luxury vehicles with engines larger than 1900cc; the company fired responsible employees and paused future deliveries, highlighting difficulties in enforcing sanctions via a 'grey market' using thir...
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32% Bias Score
Spar Revokes Iranian Franchise License Amid Sanctions Violation Allegations
Spar International revoked the license of its Iranian franchise after a whistleblower revealed that the Austrian company Blue River, which managed the franchise, had used it to import unauthorized equipment and facilitate travel for individuals connected to the Iranian regime, thus potentially viola...
Spar Revokes Iranian Franchise License Amid Sanctions Violation Allegations
Spar International revoked the license of its Iranian franchise after a whistleblower revealed that the Austrian company Blue River, which managed the franchise, had used it to import unauthorized equipment and facilitate travel for individuals connected to the Iranian regime, thus potentially viola...
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40% Bias Score