As part of the European Union’s proposed measures to punish Moscow, a ban on Russian coal imports would be phased in over four months, instead of three.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
Finland Seizes Artwork Suspected of Violating E.U. Sanctions on Russia
The art was being transported back to Russia after being featured in exhibitions in Italy and Japan, the Finnish customs service said.
In Nightly Address, Zelensky Challenged Allies to Ban Russian Oil
He also accused Russian troops of starting to hide evidence of civilian deaths.
Civilians Flee Eastern Ukraine as Signs Point to Stepped-Up Russian Attack
Alarmed by reports of atrocities near Kyiv, many residents of Ukraine’s east, now suffering the brunt of Russian force, are getting out while they can.
Your Thursday Briefing: Ukrainians Flee the East
As officials warn of escalating violence, the West increases sanctions.
Yellen Says Aim Is ‘Maximum Pain’ for Russia Without Hurting U.S.
The Treasury secretary told a House committee that the U.S. would continue finding ways to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
U.S. Announces Sanctions on Russia’s Largest Banks and Putin’s Adult Children
Sberbank, the largest financial institution in Russia, and Alfa Bank, one of the country’s largest privately owned banks, will face sanctions.
Germany’s Dependence on Russian Gas Is Difficult to Break
Dangerously dependent on Russian gas, Germany is still refusing to cut off President Putin, whose war it is effectively subsidizing to the tune of some $220 million a day.
Why Tracking Putin’s Wealth Is So Difficult
Amid speculation that oligarchs are holding cash and luxury assets for the Russian president, many of his extravagances can be traced elsewhere: the Russian state.
How Can the World Respond to Russian Atrocities? Weapons and Sanctions
How can the world respond to Russian atrocities?