Anastasia Vashukevich, who filmed herself on the yacht of one of Russia’s richest oligarchs, was arrested in Moscow after being deported from Thailand.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
E.U. Sanctions 4 Russians Over Skripal Poisoning
The two men named as suspects in the attempted killing of a former spy in Britain were among those placed on a sanctions list.
Pence Says U.S. Still Waiting on North Korea for ‘Concrete Steps’ to Denuclearize
The vice president’s unequivocal statement seemed to contradict President Trump’s claim last summer that “there is no longer a Nuclear Threat from North Korea.”
Pompeo’s Anti-Iran Tour Faces Obstacles of a Fractious Middle East
Touring eight countries in one week, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sought to build a regional coalition against Iran. The obstacles are formidable.
E.U. Imposes Sanctions on Iran Over Assassination Plots
The decision underscored the difficult balancing act facing the European Union as it tries to counter suspected Iranian misbehavior and preserve the 2015 nuclear deal.
With Kim’s Visit, China Shows U.S. It Has Leverage on Trade
The softening Chinese economy has weakened Beijing’s hand as it struggles to settle the trade war. Its pull with North Korea could strengthen its position.
U.S. Accuses Iran of Using Space Launch as Cover for Missile Program
Responding to a warning from the secretary of state, Iran’s foreign minister said the U.S. was “in no position to lecture” about violating global deals after withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal.
News Analysis: Kim and Trump Back at Square 1: If U.S. Keeps Sanctions, North Will Keep Nuclear Program
The North Korean leader’s New Year speech seemed to challenge President Trump to backtrack on the American goal of zero North Korean nuclear weapons.
Kim Jong-un, Ready to Meet Trump ‘at Any Time,’ Demands U.S. End Sanctions
In his New Year’s Day speech, North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, said he was ready to meet with President Trump again but warned against continued sanctions against his country.
Iran’s Economic Crisis Drags Down the Middle Class Almost Overnight
Between inflation and a currency collapse, lives have been turned upside down, seemingly overnight. Many blame the government — and President Trump.