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European Parliament demands halt to Nord Stream 2 project over Navalny's poisoning
The resolution was backed by 532 MEPs.
11:30, 18 September 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 September 2020
EU prolongs sanctions against Russians for aggression in Ukraine – journalist
The sanctions have been prolonged for another six months.
13:35, 09 September 2020
EU to prolong sanctions against Russians for aggression in Ukraine – journalist
The sanctions will be prolonged for another six months.
12:20, 08 September 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 August 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 July 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 July 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 July 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 June 2020
EU further extends economic sanctions against Russia
The sanctions were extended for six months.
16:45, 19 June 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 June 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 May 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 April 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 March 2020
EU prolongs Russia sanctions for another six months – journalist
Sanctions include visa bans and asset freezes.
15:26, 13 March 2020
