Keywords: Sanctions


Russia places Akzo Nobel assets under temporary state administration

Russia has placed selected assets belonging to Dutch paints and coatings manufacturer Akzo Nobel under temporary administration, extending a policy that has increasingly affected foreign-owned businesses operating in the country. The measure was announced through a decree signed by President Vladimir......

United Kingdom expands sanctions against Russia over cyber security concerns

The United Kingdom has announced a new round of sanctions targeting additional Russian individuals and organizations, reinforcing its broader strategy of increasing pressure on Moscow over security and geopolitical concerns. According to the updated sanctions list released by the British government,......

Japan moves to strengthen counter-espionage efforts amid concerns over foreign intelligence activities

Japan has pledged to strengthen its response to foreign intelligence activities after renewed concerns that overseas spy networks are exploiting legal loopholes to gather sensitive information and acquire strategic technologies. The announcement follows renewed scrutiny of Russia's intelligence......

France to summon Russian ambassador over alleged cyber campaign targeting Europe

France will summon Russia's ambassador in the coming days following what Paris describes as a large-scale cyber campaign allegedly conducted by Russian intelligence services against several European countries, including France. The announcement signals a further escalation in diplomatic tensions......

Turkey seeks swift progress on lifting US sanctions and F-35 fighter jet deal

Turkey said it expects rapid progress toward the removal of remaining US sanctions and the revival of its ambition to acquire F-35 fighter jets, as Ankara seeks to strengthen defence cooperation with Washington following renewed diplomatic engagement between the two NATO allies. Turkish Foreign Minister......

Venezuela urges King Charles III to release frozen gold reserves for earthquake recovery

Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez has appealed to King Charles III to facilitate the release of approximately 30 tonnes of Venezuelan gold held at the Bank of England, arguing that the assets are urgently needed to finance reconstruction efforts following the country's devastating......

Trump signals end to Turkey sanctions and weighs renewed F-35 fighter jet sales

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that his administration intends to lift sanctions imposed on Turkey and will decide whether to move forward with the sale of Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Ankara. The remarks came as Trump met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on......

Colombia’s Petro discusses anti-drug policy and U.S. sanctions in call with Trump

Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro held a phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday, focusing on anti-narcotics efforts and strained bilateral relations, according to a statement from the Colombian government. The discussion centered on Colombia’s ongoing campaign to......

Hengli Petrochemical cuts Output and cancels crude imports amid supply shift, sources say

China’s refining giant Hengli Petrochemical has significantly reduced its refining activity after cancelling large volumes of crude oil purchases from West Africa and the Middle East, according to sources familiar with the matter. The decision reportedly affects at least 6 million barrels of crude,......