Tag #Sanctions

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ICC Faces Existential Threat From US, Russia Attacks

The ICC president warned that attacks from Washington and Moscow, prompted by arrest warrants for Israeli and Russian officials, jeopardize the court's existence, threatening the rule of law and leaving victims without justice.

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politico.eu
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Baltic States Sanction Georgian Officials Over Protest Crackdown

Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania imposed sanctions on 11 Georgian officials, including oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili and Interior Minister Vakhtang Gomelauri, for their role in violently suppressing anti-government protests in Tbilisi following the government's decision to suspend the country's EU acce...

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Oceanco Fined €150,000 for Illegal Myanmar Teak on Bezos' Superyacht

Dutch yacht builder Oceanco was fined €150,000 for using illegally sourced Myanmar teak on Jeff Bezos' superyacht, Koru, highlighting weaknesses in EU timber regulations and supply chain oversight.

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EU Condemns Georgia Crackdown on Protesters, Warns of Sanctions

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas condemned the Georgian government's violent response to protests against the delay of EU membership talks, warning of potential sanctions and stating that the EU is considering various options in response to the over 100 arrests made in the past two days.

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tass.com
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BRICS to Establish Independent Payment System

BRICS nations are developing an independent payment system to reduce reliance on Western financial institutions, fostering economic cooperation and offering an alternative to the dollar-dominated global financial system.

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dw.com
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Sanctioned Oligarch Usmanov Reelected as FIE President

Despite facing sanctions from nearly 40 countries, Alisher Usmanov was reelected president of the International Fencing Federation (FIE) on Saturday, winning 120 votes to 26, raising concerns about the organization's governance.

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dw.com
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BRICS Explore Alternative to US Dollar Amidst Geopolitical Concerns

BRICS nations, seeking to decrease dependence on the US dollar due to its use as a geopolitical tool, are exploring a new common currency to facilitate trade and reduce vulnerability to US sanctions.

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pda.kp.ru
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Kellogg's Peace Plan for Ukraine: Key Points and Criticisms

A peace plan proposed by Keith Kellogg, Trump's special representative for Ukraine, suggests ending Russia's isolation, pressuring both sides for negotiations, offering incentives to Russia (delaying Ukraine's NATO membership, lifting sanctions), providing continued military aid to Ukraine, and thre...

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zeit.de
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EU reaffirms unwavering support for Ukraine

On their first day in office, EU Council President António Costa and EU High Representative Kaja Kallas visited Kyiv, reaffirming the EU's unwavering support for Ukraine, including financial aid, progress on EU accession talks, and work on the 15th package of Russia sanctions, aiming for monthly €1....

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theguardian.com
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Russia and North Korea Expand Military Ties Amid Ukraine War

Russia and North Korea agreed to strengthen military cooperation, with North Korea supporting Russia's war in Ukraine, amid escalating tensions and Ukraine's push for NATO membership.

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Ruble Plunges to 109 Against Dollar, Exacerbating Russia's Economic Challenges

The Russian ruble fell to 109 against the US dollar on Friday, impacting consumer prices and challenging the Kremlin's economic balancing act of funding the war in Ukraine while managing inflation; the central bank raised interest rates to 21% in response.

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parsi.euronews.com
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Georgia Suspends EU Membership Bid After Election Criticism

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili suspended his country's EU membership bid until 2028 and rejected EU funding following the European Parliament's condemnation of Georgia's October 26th elections as "unfree and unfair," citing election irregularities and the controversial "foreign agent" l...

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