EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia and Supporters
The EU announced its 15th sanctions package against Russia and its supporters, including six Chinese companies for supplying drone components and microelectronics, alongside 84 individuals and entities from various countries, and 52 ships involved in circumventing oil embargos.
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia and Supporters
The EU announced its 15th sanctions package against Russia and its supporters, including six Chinese companies for supplying drone components and microelectronics, alongside 84 individuals and entities from various countries, and 52 ships involved in circumventing oil embargos.
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EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia, Targeting Chinese Companies and Expanding Naval Restrictions
On December 16th, the EU imposed its 15th sanctions package on Russia, targeting 54 individuals and 30 entities, including Chinese companies, for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine and circumventing previous sanctions; the package also added 79 vessels to the list of those banned from EU ports ...
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia, Targeting Chinese Companies and Expanding Naval Restrictions
On December 16th, the EU imposed its 15th sanctions package on Russia, targeting 54 individuals and 30 entities, including Chinese companies, for supporting Russia's war against Ukraine and circumventing previous sanctions; the package also added 79 vessels to the list of those banned from EU ports ...
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North Korean Nationals Indicted for $88 Million Cyber-Theft Scheme
Fourteen North Korean nationals were indicted for a $88 million cyber-theft scheme, using stolen identities to obtain IT jobs at US companies and siphon money back to North Korea, violating US sanctions.
North Korean Nationals Indicted for $88 Million Cyber-Theft Scheme
Fourteen North Korean nationals were indicted for a $88 million cyber-theft scheme, using stolen identities to obtain IT jobs at US companies and siphon money back to North Korea, violating US sanctions.
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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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Damen Shipyards Components Reach Russia Despite EU Sanctions
Despite EU sanctions, hundreds of European components reached Russian shipyards in 2023 via Turkey and Hong Kong for a Damen Shipyards project, raising questions about sanctions enforcement and corporate due diligence.
Damen Shipyards Components Reach Russia Despite EU Sanctions
Despite EU sanctions, hundreds of European components reached Russian shipyards in 2023 via Turkey and Hong Kong for a Damen Shipyards project, raising questions about sanctions enforcement and corporate due diligence.
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EU Sanctions Circumvented: Hundreds of European Components Reach Russia via Damen Shipyards Project
Despite EU sanctions, hundreds of European components, some potentially from Damen Shipyards, reached Russia via Turkey and Hong Kong in 2022 for a shipbuilding project; investigations suggest sanctions evasion and raise concerns about enforcement vulnerabilities.
EU Sanctions Circumvented: Hundreds of European Components Reach Russia via Damen Shipyards Project
Despite EU sanctions, hundreds of European components, some potentially from Damen Shipyards, reached Russia via Turkey and Hong Kong in 2022 for a shipbuilding project; investigations suggest sanctions evasion and raise concerns about enforcement vulnerabilities.
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EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia, Targeting Shadow Fleet and Chinese Entities
The EU imposed its 15th sanctions package on Russia, targeting 52 ships in its "shadow fleet" for circumventing oil and gas sanctions, and 84 individuals and entities, including six Chinese companies, for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine.
EU Imposes 15th Sanctions Package on Russia, Targeting Shadow Fleet and Chinese Entities
The EU imposed its 15th sanctions package on Russia, targeting 52 ships in its "shadow fleet" for circumventing oil and gas sanctions, and 84 individuals and entities, including six Chinese companies, for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Assad Regime Secretly Transferred $250 Million to Russia
The Assad regime secretly moved at least $250 million to Russia between 2018 and 2019 via commercial flights carrying US dollars and Euros, using sanctioned Russian banks, amid international sanctions and reliance on Russian military support.
Assad Regime Secretly Transferred $250 Million to Russia
The Assad regime secretly moved at least $250 million to Russia between 2018 and 2019 via commercial flights carrying US dollars and Euros, using sanctioned Russian banks, amid international sanctions and reliance on Russian military support.
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EU Blacklists 52 More Tankers in 15th Sanctions Package Against Russia
The EU finalized its 15th sanctions package against Russia, blacklisting 52 more oil tankers and targeting entities aiding Russia's military; however, disagreements within the EU over sanctions enforcement persist.
EU Blacklists 52 More Tankers in 15th Sanctions Package Against Russia
The EU finalized its 15th sanctions package against Russia, blacklisting 52 more oil tankers and targeting entities aiding Russia's military; however, disagreements within the EU over sanctions enforcement persist.
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Russian Businesses Turn to Bartering Amidst Western Sanctions
Facing Western sanctions due to the war in Ukraine, Russian businesses are increasingly resorting to bartering goods, exemplified by Astarta Agrotrading's chickpea-for-rice and chickpea-for-mandarin deals with Pakistan, despite unresolved issues like customs taxes and valuation.
Russian Businesses Turn to Bartering Amidst Western Sanctions
Facing Western sanctions due to the war in Ukraine, Russian businesses are increasingly resorting to bartering goods, exemplified by Astarta Agrotrading's chickpea-for-rice and chickpea-for-mandarin deals with Pakistan, despite unresolved issues like customs taxes and valuation.
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Damen Components Found in Russian Shipyards Despite Sanctions
Following the imposition of Western sanctions against Russia, Damen Shipyards components ended up in Russian shipyards building Damen-designed fishing vessels, raising concerns about potential sanctions violations, despite Damen's claim of compliance and Dutch customs investigations.
Damen Components Found in Russian Shipyards Despite Sanctions
Following the imposition of Western sanctions against Russia, Damen Shipyards components ended up in Russian shipyards building Damen-designed fishing vessels, raising concerns about potential sanctions violations, despite Damen's claim of compliance and Dutch customs investigations.
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Sanctions Evasion: Thousands of Parts Shipped to Russia for Damen Shipyards Project After EU Sanctions
Nieuwsuur's investigation, using Russian customs data, reveals that thousands of parts were shipped to Russia for a Damen Shipyards project after EU sanctions were imposed in February 2023, raising concerns about potential sanction evasion and highlighting vulnerabilities in the sanctions regime.
Sanctions Evasion: Thousands of Parts Shipped to Russia for Damen Shipyards Project After EU Sanctions
Nieuwsuur's investigation, using Russian customs data, reveals that thousands of parts were shipped to Russia for a Damen Shipyards project after EU sanctions were imposed in February 2023, raising concerns about potential sanction evasion and highlighting vulnerabilities in the sanctions regime.
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