The five Americans who are part of a prisoner swap could be released by September under a complicated agreement with Tehran.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
Yandex Founder Calls Russia’s War In Ukraine ‘Barbaric’
Arkady Volozh is only the second sanctioned Russian businessman to take an unequivocal public position against the invasion.
U.S. Reaches Deal With Iran to Free Americans for Jailed Iranians and Funds
Five American detainees will eventually be allowed to leave Iran in exchange for Tehran gaining access to $6 billion for humanitarian purposes and the United States freeing several jailed Iranians.
Russia Is Making Copies of Iranian Drones to Attack Ukraine
Called the Geran-2, the drones are a Russian-made version of the Shahed-136, which explodes on impact, researchers say.
Iranians Blame Power Grid and Gas Shortage for Shutdown Amid Heat
The government in Tehran cited “unprecedented” heat when it ordered a two-day shutdown to protect health and conserve energy, but many residents were not buying it.
Iranians Blame Power Grid and Gas Shortage for Shutdown Amid Heat
The government in Tehran cited “unprecedented” heat when it ordered a two-day shutdown to protect health and conserve energy, but many residents were not buying it.
Niger Coup: West African Leaders Impose Sanctions and Threaten Military Action
A demand for a restoration of democracy echoed calls by the United States and France, major security allies of Niger.
Russia Strikes Ukrainian Grain Terminal, Kyiv Says
In St. Petersburg, President Vladimir V. Putin rejected calls for reviving a Black Sea grain deal or for ending fighting.
Putin, at Summit With African Leaders, Casts West as Mutual Foe
At a summit in St. Petersburg, Russia, President Vladimir V. Putin offered free grain as he sought to shore up ties with the continent. But lower-than-hoped-for attendance among African leaders hinted at tempering support.
UK Sanctions on Russian Oligarchs Allow Generous Exemptions
Despite tough talk, Britain’s new sanctions program against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has proved shaky. Some oligarchs have received generous exemptions. Officials have at times overreached.