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The international community continues to exert pressure on Russia with expanded sanctions due to its aggressive actions, including the abduction and deportation of Ukrainian children. Recently, Canada, the EU, and the UK have enforced severe measures against individuals and entities linked to these criminal activities. Moreover, Chinese companies are reportedly aiding Russia and Iran by bypassing existing sanctions, leading to further tensions. Efforts to synchronize sanction plans are underway as Ukraine collaborates closely with its global partners. These comprehensive actions aim to curb Russia’s economic gains and influence, with sanctions being a pivotal tool in this geopolitical standoff.

What recent sanctions has Canada imposed against Russia?

Canada has expanded its sanctions against Russia, targeting individuals and organizations involved in the abduction and deportation of Ukrainian children. This measure is part of a broader international effort to address violations and deter aggressive actions by the Russian government.

How is the EU responding to the abduction of Ukrainian children?

The European Union has implemented new sanctions against Russia, targeting 23 individuals and entities responsible for the abduction and deportation of Ukrainian children. These sanctions demonstrate the EU's commitment to holding perpetrators accountable and protecting vulnerable populations.

What actions has the UK taken regarding sanctions on Russia?

The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on 85 individuals and organizations involved in the deportation and militarization of Ukrainian children. This move, which also addresses election interference activities, reflects the UK's firm stance against Russia's hostile actions.

How are Chinese companies involved in circumventing sanctions?

Chinese companies have been supplying Russia and Iran with components necessary for the production of Shahed-type drones, thus bypassing American sanctions. This involvement raises concerns about the effectiveness of current sanction frameworks and highlights the need for international collaboration to close loopholes.

How is Ukraine coordinating sanctions with its global partners?

Ukraine is stepping up efforts to synchronize its sanctions with international partners to enhance their effectiveness. President Zelenskyy has emphasized the importance of a unified approach to counteract Russia's shadow fleet and aggressive actions, ensuring economic and political pressure remains strong.

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Sybiha urges tougher Russia sanctions amid Europe escalation risk Sybiha calls for tougher sanctions on Russia over risks of escalation in Europe Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha has called for tougher sanctions and the seizure of Russia’s shadow fleet over the threat it poses to Europe, insisting on the adoption of the EU’s 20th sanctions package. 518 0 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia

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The EU has imposed sanctions on four individuals for spreading Russian propaganda EU has imposed sanctions on four individuals for spreading Russian propaganda The European Union has imposed new sanctions against four individuals involved in spreading Russian propaganda and disinformation aimed at supporting Russia’s war against Ukraine. 967 2 Previously in trend: Russian propaganda EU sanctions against Russia

Romania is calling on the EU to step up pressure on Russia Romania is calling on EU to step up pressure on Russia over its additional oil revenues Pressure on Russia must be stepped up, particularly as part of the preparations for the 20th round of sanctions, given the additional revenue it is generating from petroleum products amid the conflict in the Middle East. 721 5 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia

Slovakia has lifted sanctions against Russia Slovakia has lifted EU sanctions against Russia at last minute, — media At the last minute, Slovakia lifted its veto on European Union sanctions against Russia, dropping its demand to remove two oligarchs from the sanctions list. As a result, the restrictive measures have been extended for another six months. 5 626 11 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia Slovakia blocks EU decision

Russian oil revenues go to war and drone production Zelenskyy: Russia, not world, will benefit from lifting oil sanctions The money Russia earns from oil exports will be funneled into the war effort, specifically into the production of drones that could end up in the Middle East and be used against the United States and its allies. 1 495 19 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

EU sanctions against Russia European Union has extended sanctions against Russia for further six months On Saturday, 14 March, the Council of the European Union extended the individual sanctions imposed for undermining Ukraine’s territorial integrity by a further six months. 1 678 10 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia

Macron calls for more pressure on Russia Pressure on Russia must be increased to force it to come to negotiating table, Macron says Ukraine must have sufficient means to fight Russian aggression, while pressure on Russia must also be increased. 1 114 18 Previously in trend: Pressure on russia EU sanctions against Russia

Press conference in Paris U.S. easing of sanctions against Russian oil could give Russia $10 billion – Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the United States’ decision to partially ease sanctions on Russian oil carried on tankers. 1 541 17 Previously in trend: License to purchase Russian oil Russian oil exports

Peskov on the easing of U.S. oil sanctions Peskov on U.S. easing of oil sanctions: our interests coincide On the issue of lifting U.S. sanctions on Russian oil transported by tankers, interests of Moscow and Washington have "coincided circumstantially." 1 788 14 Previously in trend: License to purchase Russian oil Russian oil exports

Great Britain has no plans to ease sanctions against Russia UK will not ease sanctions against Russia like US did - Energy Minister Shanks The United Kingdom will not follow the US example in easing sanctions on Russian oil. 547 0 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Russia and China failed to disrupt discussions on sanctions against Iran China and Russia tried to block sanctions against Iran at UN Representatives of Russia and China in the UN Security Council attempted to disrupt discussions on sanctions against Iran, but their initiative was rejected. 3 465 12 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Iran

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright Russian oil remains under sanctions. US policy is unchanged, says US Energy Secretary Wright The United States has no intention of lifting sanctions on Russian oil. 2 211 15 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia U.S. sanctions against Russia

Costa Costa: Now is not time to relax sanctions on Russia President of the European Council António Costa stressed that now is not the time to ease sanctions against the aggressor state, Russia. 841 4 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia EU sanctions against Russia

Macron stated that sanctions against Russia will not be lifted Macron stated that rising oil prices are not a reason to lift sanctions against Russia The rise in oil prices due to the conflict in the Middle East cannot be a reason for easing sanctions against Russia. 1 008 0 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy Lifting sanctions against Russia would mean legalising aggression against Ukraine, — Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that sanctions against Russia were imposed for its aggression against Ukraine and that lifting them would mean legalizing war crimes. 1 226 10 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

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Zelenskyy Zelenskyy on possible lifting of sanctions against Russia: We believe that US will not make such concessions President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a possible easing of US sanctions against Russia would be a "serious blow" to Ukraine and a reputational challenge for the world. 1 501 17 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia U.S. sanctions against Russia

EU may approve new sanctions package against Russia tomorrow EU may approve new package of sanctions against Russia tomorrow – Costa The European Union believes pressure on Moscow should be increased in order to force it to come to the negotiating table to achieve a just and lasting peace in Ukraine. 989 8 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Trump lifts sanctions to stabilise oil market Trump lifts some sanctions to stabilize oil market US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to lift some sanctions related to the oil sector in order to influence global energy prices. 12 481 113 Previously in trend: US sanctions

How is Russia circumventing sanctions with the help of cryptocurrency? Russia has hidden more than $93 billion in cryptocurrency to circumvent sanctions, - Zhelezniak. VIDEO Russia is using stablecoin A7A5 to circumvent sanctions. However, Western regulators have already blacklisted it. 2 876 5 Previously in trend: sanctions circumvention

Ukrainian Foreign Ministry: Russia is terrorising Ukraine and the world, sanctions must not be weakened Sybiha called on partners not to weaken sanctions against Russia after attack on Kharkiv Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha stressed that sanctions against Russia cannot be lifted while the Russian Federation continues to terrorize Ukraine and support Iran and North Korea in their military actions. 978 20 Previously in trend: Massive combined attack

Bessent US may lift sanctions against Russian oil, - Bessent The US Treasury Department is considering lifting sanctions on Russian oil due to the global oil shortage caused by the military operation against Iran. 12 310 125 Previously in trend: U.S. sanctions against Russia Russian oil exports

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U.S. President Donald Trump Trump would like to lift sanctions on Russia if peace is achieved in Ukraine U.S. President Donald Trump has said he could lift sanctions against Moscow if a peace deal between Russia and Ukraine can be reached. 3 752 42 Previously in trend: U.S. sanctions against Russia Trump statements

Putin’s most dangerous weapon is in the English Channel Putin’s most dangerous weapon is in English Channel: "shadow fleet" continues to finance the war Some of dictator Vladimir Putin's most powerful tools are being transported through British waters. Every month, oil tankers belonging to Russia's "shadow fleet" pass through the English Channel, despite Western sanctions. 1 731 7 Previously in trend: Russia’s shadow fleet

Ukraine sanctions 29 Russian entities and 15 occupation bodies Zelenskyy introduces sanctions against 29 Russian entities and 15 organizations of occupation administrations – decree (updated) Ukraine is introducing sanctions against 29 Russian entities and 15 organizations and bodies of the so-called occupation administrations. 424 3 Previously in trend: Ukrainian sanctions against Russia

Sanctions against Russia UK has imposed new sanctions against Russia: "Transneft" PJSC is on list The United Kingdom has imposed its largest package of sanctions against Russia since 2022. It covers nearly 300 individuals and companies, including "Transneft", the shadow fleet, and key LNG terminals. 778 1 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Tusk criticised Hungary’s actions Tusk called Hungary’s actions sabotage of sanctions against Russia Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk reacted sharply to Hungary's blocking of a new package of EU sanctions against Russia and a €90 billion loan to Ukraine, calling such actions "political sabotage." 1 720 34

Lukashenko Zelenskyy announced sanctions against Lukashenko’s sons and his entourage Ukraine will expand its sanctions policy against the self-proclaimed president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, his family, and his entourage. 1 371 24 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Belarus

The EU has extended sanctions against Russia for a year for its invasion of Ukraine EU has extended sanctions against Russia for one year, until 24 February 2027 The European Union has extended sanctions against Russia for a year for its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. 665 3 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia

Sanctions against the Russian shadow fleet: 225 captains under restrictions Zelenskyy imposes sanctions against 225 captains of Russia’s "shadow fleet" Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has imposed sanctions against 225 captains of ships exporting Russian petroleum products, as well as companies linked to the Russian military-industrial complex. 824 20 Previously in trend: Russia’s shadow fleet

EU fails to approve 20th sanctions package EU fails to agree on 20th sanctions package against Russia – media Representatives of the European Union member states failed to agree on the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. 3 571 32 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia

New Zealand New Zealand expands sanctions against Russia and Iran, lowering oil prices New Zealand added 23 people and 13 companies from Russia and Iran to its sanctions list and set a price cap on Russian oil at $44.10, the same as the EU. 935 1 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia

Trump Trump extends U.S. sanctions against Russia over war in Ukraine for one year U.S. President Donald Trump has extended for another year the sanctions imposed on Russia over its aggression against Ukraine. 2 851 15 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia U.S. sanctions against Russia

Package of sanctions against Lukashenko: Zelenskyy reveals details Ukraine has imposed package of sanctions against Lukashenko, - Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine has imposed a package of sanctions against Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko. 2 514 32 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Belarus

US sanctions are draining Russia’s economy EU aims to adopt 20th package of sanctions against Russia by 24 February despite ongoing discussions, - European Commission The European Commission expects the 20th package of EU sanctions against Russia to be approved by the anniversary of the full-scale invasion on February 24, in order to increase pressure on Moscow and force it to end the war. 452 0 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia

European Union, Hungary Agreement on 20th package of EU sanctions against Russia may be delayed due to Hungary’s position, - Politico The European Union is nearing completion of work on the 20th package of sanctions against Russia. A final agreement may be reached after two meetings of member states' ambassadors in the Coreper II format, but Hungary's position could delay the process. 1 134 16 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia

The EU is close to agreeing on a 20th package of sanctions against Russia Brussels to discuss 20th package of EU sanctions In Brussels, ambassadors of the European Union, with the participation of European Commission representative David O'Sullivan, will discuss a new package of restrictions against Russia at a meeting of the Committee of Permanent Representatives (Coreper). 435 0 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia

Zelenskyy criticises EU for lack of sanctions against Rosatom Zelenskyy: Europeans have not yet imposed sanctions against Russia’s nuclear energy sector President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that the European Union has not yet imposed sanctions against Russian nuclear energy and individuals working for the state-owned company Rosatom. He is convinced that these restrictions would have a certain effect. 995 8 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia

tanker US detained another sanctioned tanker in Indian Ocean. VIDEO The US military detained the tanker Veronica III in the Indian Ocean for violating sanctions imposed by the US administration . 4 184 9 Previously in trend: US seizes tankers

sanctions Greece and Malta block EU sanctions on Russian oil, - Bloomberg Greece and Malta have become the main obstacle to the EU's proposal to replace restrictions on the price of Russian oil with a ban on services necessary for its transportation. 1 737 15 Previously in trend: EU sanctions against Russia

Ukraine has imposed sanctions against Russia Ukraine has imposed sanctions on 66 individuals and 62 legal entities involved in Russian Federation’s military-industrial complex and financial sector President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees No.102/2026 and No.103/2026, which enacted the decision of the National Security and Defense Council to impose sanctions against 66 individuals and 62 legal entities. 743 12 Previously in trend: Supply of foreign components for Russian military intustry Ukrainian sanctions against Russia

sanctions EU presents 20th sanctions package against Russia: energy, financial services, trade The European Commission has presented the 20th package of sanctions against Russia, covering the energy sector, financial services, and trade. 1 703 10 Previously in trend: Sanctions against Russia EU sanctions against Russia

EU’s 20th Russia sanctions package delayed amid talks on oil shipping curbs Announcement of EU’s 20th sanctions package against Russia delayed amid talks on "shadow fleet" – media The European Commission planned to present the EU’s 20th sanctions package against Russia this week, but the drafting process has been delayed due to discussions over restrictions on Russian oil shipments. 808 6 Previously in trend: Russia’s shadow fleet EU sanctions against Russia