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EP President Sassoli calls for tougher sanctions against Russia officials

The European official was put on Russia's stoplist late in April 2021.

15:30, 30.05.2021

Ukraine to put 11 Russian actors on stoplist (Photos)

The measure will be in effect for three years.

13:10, 26.05.2021

Biden explains why U.S. not to impose sanctions on Nord Stream 2

The U.S. leader says it is now counter-productive from the point of view of U.S. relations with European countries.

11:05, 26.05.2021

Zelensky extends sanctions against Donbas terrorists, Russia propaganda TV channels

The list includes persons involved in the occupation of Ukraine's Crimea and the war in Donbas.

19:59, 21.05.2021

Russian envoy summoned to EU over entry ban on eight nationals

The EU reserves the right to take appropriate measures in response.

11:05, 04.05.2021

Ukraine's FM says one should not expect new sectoral sanctions against Russia

Yet, Kuleba says the sanctions will be imposed if a large-scale war breaks out again.

23:30, 02.05.2021

U.S. on Russian sanctions: Results 'pretty close' to hopes so far

The sanctions are just a tool that can advance a strategy by, in this case, creating leverage for a diplomatic process.

15:50, 24.04.2021

Ukraine's foreign minister asks EU to prepare new sectoral sanctions against Russia

Ukraine offers a step-by-step plan on how to discourage Moscow from further escalation.

11:30, 20.04.2021

Biden reiterates U.S. support for Ukraine (Video)

The U.S. leader says now is the time to de-escalate.

11:30, 16.04.2021

Poland, other EU members want more sanctions against Russia – journalist

Seven other EU member states support Poland's position.

15:15, 14.04.2021

U.S. Secretary of State says sanctions over Nord Stream 2 will continue

The topic of the gas pipeline was raised during a recent meeting with German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas.

11:30, 29.03.2021

Zelensky enacts NSDC decision on sanctions against Russian officials, media

Citizens of Russia and France are on the sanctions list.

23:55, 23.03.2021

U.S. preparing additional sanctions against Russia over poisoning of Navalny

Biden has taken a firm line with respect to Russia.

16:59, 14.03.2021

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Biden extends Russia sanctions over aggression in Ukraine

Russia continues to pose an "unusual and extraordinary threat" to U.S. national security.

15:40, 04.03.2021

EU urges UN to consider sanctions against Russia for Crimea occupation

The European Union remains steadfast in its commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders.

16:30, 25.02.2021

U.S. makes changes to OFAC's SDN list by including Russia vessel over Nord Stream 2

It is linked to Russian-registered KVT-RUS LLC, the owner of the vessel.

09:50, 23.02.2021

New U.S. Secretary of State doesn't rule out new sanctions against Russia

The United States is closely monitoring the situation around Alexei Navalny, analyzing meddling in the U.S. elections, and other acts by Russia.

02:30, 28.01.2021

Ukraine to consider sanctions against 13 Russian airlines

The Russian companies violate the procedure for using Ukraine's airspace by flying over the temporarily occupied Crimea and Sevastopol.

17:59, 27.01.2021

Reuters: EU to hold off on new Russia sanctions if Navalny released

EU leaders could discuss any further steps at a planned summit on March 25-26.

23:59, 25.01.2021

Protests in Russia: Baltic states call on new EU sanctions over detentions

The foreign ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuanian urge the Russian authorities to release detainees.

14:59, 24.01.2021

Gazprom acknowledges Nord Stream 2 may be suspended – media

Yet, the project could be completed "as soon as it becomes reasonably possible."

11:45, 19.01.2021

EU prolongs Russia sanctions over Crimea for six months – journalist

On December 11, the EU leaders in Brussels called for the extension of sanctions against Russia for the occupation of Ukraine's Crimea.

15:15, 16.12.2020

Ukraine preparing sanctions against Russia over Crimean winery – Reznikov

The sanctions list is being drawn up.

15:40, 15.12.2020

Razumkov reacts to Russian sanctions against him

The speaker says Russia's sanctions will absolutely not affect him.

16:30, 14.12.2020

U.S. Senate approves 2021 NDAA with military aid to Ukraine, sanctions against Nord Stream 2

The bill authorizes US$250 million for the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, including US$75 million for lethal assistance.

15:45, 12.12.2020

EU extends economic sanctions against Russia for another six months

The restrictions were to expire on January 31, 2021.

22:59, 10.12.2020

U.S. slaps sanctions on three Russia companies under Iran, North Korea, Syria Nonproliferation Act

Now U.S.-based individuals and entities are barred from doing business with those companies.

22:59, 24.11.2020

Deputy PM: 9.5 mln Ukrainians suffer from Russian occupation

The death toll from the Donbas war in the territories controlled by the Ukrainian government alone was 14,000 people.

22:59, 23.10.2020

EU imposes sanctions on Russian military intelligence chief – media

The new sanctions and the earlier ones imposed over Navalny mark a hardening of the EU's response to what it views as Russian attempts to destabilise the bloc's democracies.

23:50, 22.10.2020

Britain joins EU's anti-Russia sanctions over Kerch Bridge

The new restrictions were imposed on two persons and four entities.

21:59, 02.10.2020

EU expands Russia sanctions list over Kerch Bridge construction

Two persons and four entities are subject to the restrictions.

21:59, 01.10.2020

European Parliament demands halt to Nord Stream 2 project over Navalny's poisoning

The resolution was backed by 532 MEPs.

11:30, 18.09.2020

Ukraine calls on int'l community to expand Russia sanctions over new polls in Crimea

September 13 is the main voting day at the so-called local "elections" on the occupied peninsula.

15:45, 13.09.2020

EU prolongs sanctions against Russians for aggression in Ukraine – journalist

The sanctions have been prolonged for another six months.

13:35, 09.09.2020

EU to prolong sanctions against Russians for aggression in Ukraine – journalist

The sanctions will be prolonged for another six months.

12:20, 08.09.2020

U.S. senators put German port on notice for involvement in Russia's Nord Stream 2

The letter serves as formal legal notice.

22:59, 06.08.2020

RFE/RL: U.S. slaps more sanctions on Kremlin-linked businessman Prigozhin

Five companies connected to Yevgeny Prigozhin, as well as three individuals were sanctioned.

10:30, 16.07.2020

DW: Germany proposes first-ever use of EU cyber sanctions over Russia hacking

A decision from the bloc is still pending.

15:59, 12.07.2020

Amazon.com, Inc. fined for work in Russia-occupied Crimea

The company also provided goods and services in Iran and Syria.

10:40, 09.07.2020

EU Council renews economic sanctions against Russia over Ukraine crisis for six months

The sanctions further curtail Russian access to certain sensitive technologies that can be used in the Russian energy sector.

20:35, 29.06.2020

EU further extends economic sanctions against Russia

The sanctions were extended for six months.

16:45, 19.06.2020

Reuters: EU leaders to greenlight extending Russia economic sanctions, sources say

The curbs are now in place until the end of July.

19:10, 18.06.2020

EU Council extends Crimea sanctions for another year – MFA Kuleba

The Council adopted restrictive measures in response to the illegal annexation of Crimea and Sevastopol by the Russian Federation in March 2014.

15:19, 18.06.2020

U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair introduces legislation condemning Putin's ally Prigozhin

Engel says Prigozhin continues to use different tools to undermine American interests.

17:40, 14.06.2020

U.S. senators to back expanding Nord Stream 2 sanctions to insurers – media

The bill is expected to be introduced on Thursday, June 4.

11:40, 04.06.2020

U.S. House of Representatives calls for sanctions against Russia over human rights abuse

The document condemns the practice of imprisoning political opponents, journalists, civil society and religious activists.

22:58, 12.05.2020

ICG says easing sanctions against Russia to help bring Donbas war to end

That's only "if Russia contributes to real progress toward peace," the report adds.

10:00, 29.04.2020

Reuters: Kremlin says coronavirus aid to Italy is not a ploy to get EU sanctions lifted

Moscow dubbed the goodwill gesture as "From Russia with Love."

12:15, 23.03.2020

EU prolongs Russia sanctions for another six months – journalist

Sanctions include visa bans and asset freezes.

15:26, 13.03.2020

COREPER approves prolongation of sanctions over violation of Ukraine's sovereignty

The previous sanctions period is expiring on March 15, 2020.

01:58, 05.03.2020