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Ukraine Conflict: Vladimir Putin Likens Sanctions Imposed by Western Nations as “Declaration of War”

Image source Wikimedia Russian leader Vladimir Putin has described sanctions imposed by Western nations over his invasion of Ukraine as…

3 years ago

Russia-Ukraine War: France Seizes Russian-Flagged Ship Targeted by US Sanctions

Image source: Getty Images France has intercepted and impounded a Russian-flagged car cargo ship suspected of breaching sanctions imposed because…

3 years ago

Russian Hacking: US Expells 35 Russian Diplomats and Closes Two Compunds

Thirty five Russian diplomats have been expelled from the United States as punishment for alleged interference into this year’s presidential…

8 years ago

Ukraine and Russia to Cease Direct Flights

As of Sunday, October 25, Ukraine will stop direct flights to Russia, as new sanctions initiated by Kiev come into…

9 years ago

Russia Extends Food Embargo in Retaliation for Western Sanctions

Russia has announced it is extending its list of countries subject to a food import ban in retaliation for Western…

9 years ago

Gazprom Charged with Abusing Dominant Market Position in EU

Russian energy giant Gazprom has been charged by the European Commission with abusing its dominant market position in Central and…

10 years ago

Barack Obama to sign new Russia sanctions bill

President Barack Obama will sign a bill imposing new Russian sanctions despite reservations, the White House has announced. The bill…

10 years ago

Rolls-Royce revenues fall due to sanctions against Russia

Rolls-Royce Holdings has warned of falling revenues as trade sanctions against Russia begin to bite. Customers of Rolls-Royce’s nuclear, energy…

10 years ago

EU to impose extra Russia sanctions within a week

Russia has been given by the European Union one week to reverse course in Ukraine or face new sanctions. European…

10 years ago

G7 to impose additional sanctions on Russia over Ukraine

The G7 powers have agreed to impose fresh sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine. A G7 statement gave…

11 years ago

Miley Cyrus’ Helsinki concert may be canceled because of US sanctions against Russia

Miley Cyrus and Justin Timberlake may be forced to cancel their sell-out shows in Finland as a result of US…

11 years ago