Keywords: EU sanctions


Russian Arctic resort becomes hub for sanctioned LNG tankers

The remote Arctic village of Teriberka on Russia’s Kola Peninsula, long known for northern lights tours and whale watching excursions, is taking on a new role as a logistical hub for sanctioned liquefied natural gas carriers operating around Western restrictions. On Feb. 10, three LNG tankers......

EU exempts US and Qatar from Russian gas ban verification checks

The European Union is set to waive additional origin checks for gas imports from the United States, Qatar, Norway, Great Britain, Algeria, and Nigeria as it rolls out a new enforcement system to phase out Russian gas supplies. This move, outlined in a draft document from the European Commission and reported......

German chancellor condemns Iran crackdown as regime weakness

Friedrich Merz, Germany's chancellor, labeled the Iranian regime's crackdown on protesters as disproportionate and brutal, a clear indicator of the rulers' frailty. Speaking on January 12 during a visit to India, Merz highlighted how daily protests draw growing numbers from all walks of life,......

EU prepares sanctions against US tech giants over Greenland tensions

The European Union is developing contingency plans to impose sanctions on major American technology companies should President Donald Trump proceed with his stated ambition to annex Greenland. Reports indicate these measures could target firms such as Meta, Google, Microsoft, and X, alongside US banks......

Europe demands sanctions against US over Trump’s Greenland threats

European leaders have united in an unusually firm response to President Donald Trump’s escalating threats to seize Greenland through potential military action, with prominent lawmakers pushing for concrete economic countermeasures against Washington rather than mere symbolic support for Denmark. The......

US treasury secretary says EU sanctions on Russia have failed to deliver results

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has openly questioned the effectiveness of the European Union’s repeated sanctions against Russia, arguing that the measures have not achieved their intended impact on Moscow’s economy or its wartime strategy. In an interview on Sunday, Bessent criticised......

Sudan urges peace cooperation as EU sanctions RSF leader for war crimes

Sudan’s sovereign council, led by army chief Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, has reiterated its willingness to collaborate with the United States and Saudi Arabia to restore peace in the war-torn nation. The council expressed gratitude to both countries for their "efforts to stop Sudanese bloodshed"......

EU proposes sanctions against Israel over Gaza atrocities

The European Commission has introduced a proposal to impose sanctions on Israel in response to what it describes as genocidal actions in Gaza. The initiative includes increasing tariffs on specific Israeli products and suspending trade-related provisions under the EU-Israel Association Agreement. The......

Slovenia imposes EU’s first arms embargo on Israel over Gaza conflict

Slovenia has become the first European Union member state to enforce an arms embargo against Israel, citing Tel Aviv’s actions in Gaza as violations of international law. The decision, announced by Prime Minister Robert Golob, aims to halt the violence in Gaza, which the Slovenian government has......