Vladimir Putin’s message to his country appears to be taking hold: that Russia is fighting against the whole Western world — and winning.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
Ukraine Needs Money to Fight. Can Seized Russian Assets Help?
Kyiv’s supporters are discussing how to use the interest earned by frozen Russian assets to help pay for weapons and postwar reconstruction.
Putin Will Visit Xi, Testing a ‘No Limits’ Partnership
Moscow seeks more support for its war in Ukraine. But Beijing risks alienating Europe, a key trading partner needed to help revive China’s economy.
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Chinese Companies for Aiding Russia’s War Effort
The penalties came after top Biden administration officials warned China not to help Moscow restock its arsenal to attack Ukraine.
Putin’s War Will Soon Reach Russians’ Tax Bills
Russia’s president has signaled an increase in income and corporate taxes that will help finance the war. The move reflects his firm control over Russian policy.
Antony Blinken Visits China
Tensions over economic ties are running high, threatening to disrupt a fragile cooperation between the U.S. and China.
U.S. Considers Imposing Sanctions on Israeli Military Unit
Israeli leaders expressed alarm about the possible action by the Biden administration over rights violations in the West Bank.
At G7 Meeting in Capri, Blinken Tackles Rough Seas and Global Crises
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and his counterparts, who met on the Italian island of Capri, welcomed signs that tensions between Iran and Israel might not worsen.
U.S. and Allies Penalize Iran for Striking Israel, and Try to Avert War
While imposing sanctions on Iran, U.S. and European governments are urging restraint amid fears of a cycle of escalation as Israel weighs retaliation for an Iranian attack.
U.S. Restores Oil Sanctions on Venezuela as Hopes Dim for Free Election
The Biden administration had temporarily lifted sanctions after President Nicolás Maduro agreed to make free elections possible. Now Mr. Maduro has put up barriers to a credible vote.