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U.S. to keep taking action against those involved in Nord Stream 2 construction

Earlier, construction of the new pipe's first string has been completed.

09:45, 11.06.2021

Journalists reveal details of upcoming EU sanctions on Belarus: Over 70 persons targeted

The list includes judges and prosecutors who took part in sentencing protesters.

09:00, 11.06.2021

European Parliament calling to toughen sanctions against Belarus

The statement comes in the wake of "Ryanair hijacking" which MEPs refer to as an act of state terrorism.

21:00, 10.06.2021

EU to prolong Crimea investment ban on June 9

The measures apply to EU persons and EU based companies.

15:30, 31.05.2021

Russia preparing for SWIFT switch-off

Russia is creating an alternative payment system.

13:30, 31.05.2021

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

MFA Ukraine drafts package of sanctions against Lukashenko regime

The package is yet to be considered by the NSDC.

23:00, 28.05.2021

EU to approve fourth package of sanctions against Belarus in June – journalist

Sectorial sanctions are to be introduced by August.

16:15, 26.05.2021

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

Volodymyr Ohryzko: If no sanctions are imposed on Lukashenko regime, Western powers will testify to their toothlessness

Ukraine's former Foreign Minister Volodymyr Ohryzko sat down with UNIAN to explain why Ukraine will have to sacrifice "good relations" with Belarus, whether it is possible that the scenario of Roman Protasevich's "detention" was written in Moscow, and why the collective West needs to apply harsh sanctions against the dictator over his actions.

22:30, 24.05.2021

Interview

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

"Hybrid warfare tool": Rada urging U.S. to stop Russia's Nord Stream 2

Ukrainian lawmakers have appealed to their American counterparts from both chambers of Congress.

15:15, 21.05.2021

GOP senators introduce bill to reimpose waived Nord Stream 2 sanctions – media

On May 19, the Joe Biden Administration waived sanctions on Nord Stream 2 AG and its CEO Matthias Warnig.

12:20, 21.05.2021

Ukraine's Naftogaz, MPs call on U.S. to retain sanctions on Nord Stream 2

The letter is signed in response to President Biden's decision to waive sanctions on Nord Stream AG, a company building Russia's controversial pipeline.

09:25, 21.05.2021

"Gift for Putin": U.S. Senator on Nord Stream 2 sanctions waiver

The senator branded the pipe a Russian "malign influence project."

10:40, 20.05.2021

Biden administration waives sanctions on Nord Stream 2 AG, its CEO

Secretary of State Blinken says it is in the national interest of the United States.

08:00, 20.05.2021

U.S. set to waive sanctions on Nord Stream 2 operator – media

The State Department will also acknowledge the corporate entity in charge of the project and its CEO are engaged in sanctionable activity.

23:58, 18.05.2021

Russia publishes list of "unfriendly" countries

Restrictions are imposed on hiring Russian nationals to these countries' embassies and other diplomatic institutions.

21:45, 14.05.2021

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

Ukraine expresses solidarity with EU nationals banned from entering Russia – MFA

This decision is further proof that Russia keeps waging a hybrid aggression against the democratic world.

20:05, 01.05.2021

Russia slaps entry ban on EP President, seven more nationals of EU states

The measure was taken in response to the European Council's sanctions targeting six Russian nationals.

22:30, 30.04.2021

Ukraine's draft on sanctions for truce violations in Donbas to be discussed on April 27 – Kravchuk

The document may be adopted on April 28.

11:55, 26.04.2021

YouTube shuts down Medvedchuk's TV channels

Ukraine twice officially addressed YouTube to shut down pro-Russian TV channels.

13:15, 24.04.2021

White House comments on possible new sanctions against Russia

The White House press secretary was also asked about additional Nord Stream 2 sanctions.

14:25, 23.04.2021

Zelensky enacts NSDC sanctions against 95 companies, 13 individuals (List)

NSDC Secretary Danilov will monitor the implementation of the decision.

23:59, 21.04.2021

Zelensky: U.S., EU leaders ready to step up Russia sanctions

The Ukrainian leader calls on the international community to be more resolute in case of Russia's further incursion into Ukraine.

03:59, 21.04.2021

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

Zelensky sees Nord Stream 2 construction as energy war

The Ukrainian leader says the Russian project is a trap for all countries across Europe.

13:35, 16.04.2021

Ukraine's top diplomat praises U.S. over new Russia sanctions

Ukraine welcomes Washington's response to Moscow's "global malign interference."

21:45, 15.04.2021

Biden declares "national emergency" over threat posed by Russia

The U.S. president has listed Rusisa's harmul efforts in quesiton.

18:15, 15.04.2021

U.S. slaps new sanctions against Russia

President Joe Biden has signed the respective executive order.

16:58, 15.04.2021

Zelensky strips three Ukrainians of citizenship, two on top 10 smugglers' list – media

The documents were forwarded to the relevant agencies.

14:25, 15.04.2021

Russia may be cut off from Visa, MasterCard – Kremlin spox

Peskov does not rule out such a restrictive measure.

16:40, 13.04.2021

Companies don't conclude contracts with Roscosmos over U.S. sanctions – media

Roscosmos hopes to conclude a contract with Britain's OneWeb.

16:55, 12.04.2021

Zelensky enacts sanctions against 27 ex-officials, incl. Yanukovych, Azarov

The restrictive measures will be in effect indefinitely.

08:00, 10.04.2021

Kremlin threatens to sever all relations with Ukraine after sanctions against Russian firms

The restrictive measures were introduced against 11 Russian companies.

15:40, 05.04.2021

Zelensky enforces NSDC resolution on sanctions against top 10 smugglers

The Cabinet of Ministers, the SBU, and the National Bank must ensure the implementation of the measures.

13:10, 05.04.2021

NSDC slaps sanctions on "top 10 smugglers" – Zelensky

Dozens of customs officials have been sacked.

23:00, 02.04.2021

Kravchuk makes four recommendations to Zelensky (Video)

Kravchuk also welcomes Zelensky's move to suspend the broadcasting of pro-Russian TV channels in Ukraine.

14:00, 02.04.2021

Canada imposes new sanctions on individuals, entities involved in occupation of Crimea

The sanctions impose asset freezes and dealings prohibitions.

14:25, 30.03.2021

Nord Stream 2: Russia actively trying to circumvent sanctions, Ukraine intelligence says

Analysts have highlighted several directions Russia is pursuing.

23:15, 29.03.2021

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

Medvedchuk, Kozak buy Russia oil refinery for very low price amid occupation of Crimea in 2014 – journalist (Video)

Both Ukrainian MPs refrained from answering journalists' questions.

15:40, 26.03.2021

Ukraine imposes sanctions on 19 mining companies

The president instructed NSDC Secretary Danilov to monitor the implementation of the decree.

14:00, 26.03.2021

Russian tanks in Donbas run on diesel fuel supplied from refinery owned by Medvedchuk's wife

Medvedchuk is Vladimir Putin's major political operative in Ukraine whom the government recently sanctioned along with his wife, a number of allies and affiliated entities.

19:30, 25.03.2021

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

NSDC imposes sanctions on Yanukovych, Azarov, other ex-officials

In 2014, the said officials assisted Russian special services in the occupation of Ukrainian territories, coordinated criminal action by security agencies, and obstructed the rights and freedoms of Ukrainian citizens.

20:15, 19.03.2021

Medvedchuk's wife involved in upgrading sanctioned oil refinery near Russia's Rostov – journalists

The project is expected to be completed in December 2023.

15:15, 18.03.2021