Keywords: Sanctions


Greece questions new EU sanctions over Russian LNG shipping concerns

Greece has raised objections to elements of the European Union's latest sanctions package against Russia, particularly measures affecting companies involved in transporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), according to reports citing officials familiar with the discussions. The concerns reportedly......

China opposes unilateral sanctions and vows to protect its companies

China has reaffirmed its opposition to what it describes as unilateral sanctions that are not authorized under international law, pledging to safeguard the legitimate interests of Chinese businesses and citizens if additional restrictive measures are introduced. Speaking at a regular press briefing,......

China rejects US sanctions plan targeting buyers of Russian oil

China has strongly rejected a proposed United States sanctions framework aimed at countries that continue purchasing Russian oil, warning that it would oppose measures it considers unilateral and incompatible with international law. The statement comes as a bipartisan group of US senators advances legislation......

US freezes over $130 million in cryptocurrency linked to Iran

The United States has announced the freezing of more than $130 million in cryptocurrency assets that authorities allege are linked to Iranian financial networks, marking another step in Washington's efforts to strengthen economic pressure on Tehran. According to the US Department of the Treasury,......

Democratic lawmakers criticize US policy toward Cuba after congressional visit

A group of Democratic members of the United States Congress has criticized Washington's current policy toward Cuba, arguing that recent measures have worsened the island's humanitarian and economic challenges. The lawmakers made their remarks after a multi-day visit to Cuba, where they met......

Trump claims Iranian vessels would be barred from Strait of Hormuz transit

U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed that all commercial shipping would be allowed to transit the Strait of Hormuz except vessels linked to Iran, as tensions in the Gulf continue to draw international attention. In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump stated that the strategic......

Rubio vows to weaken International Criminal Court amid renewed U.S. campaign

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has pledged to intensify efforts against the International Criminal Court (ICC), signaling a renewed push by the Trump administration to challenge the authority of the Hague-based institution. In a recent opinion article, Rubio argued that the United States would......

EU fails to reach agreement on 21st sanctions package against Russia

European Union member states have yet to reach a consensus on a proposed 21st package of sanctions against Russia, highlighting ongoing differences over the bloc's strategy toward Moscow. Speaking ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, the European Union's High Representative......

Venezuela’s debt crisis enters critical phase as investors await restructuring roadmap

Venezuela is approaching a pivotal moment in its long-running financial crisis as investors await a clearer picture of the country’s debt obligations and the potential scale of losses in what could become one of the largest sovereign debt restructurings ever attempted. The complexity of Caracas’......