Russia, European Union

EU vessel sanctions weigh on Russian grain exports, central bank says
The European Union's sanctions on vessels transporting Russian grain, along with Turkey's wheat import ban, impacted Russian grain exports at the end of 2024, the country's central bank said on Thursday.
EU prolongs its Russia sanctions for 6 months after Hungary lifts its objections
The European Union has agreed to prolong for 6 months a raft of sanctions aimed at depriving Russia of funds to finance its war against Ukraine.
EU lets Russian LNG slip in new sanctions package
Separate from LNG, the sanctions package will propose penalties on more aging oil-exporting tankers operating as part of Russia’s so-called shadow fleet, the diplomats added. The EU will target 74 new vessels, two other EU diplomats said.
EU Commission proposes ban on Russian aluminium in new sanctions package
The European Commission has proposed Russian primary aluminium imports be included in its 16th package of sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, the proposal document seen by Reuters showed.
EU to propose phased ban on Russian aluminium in new sanctions package, Bloomberg reports
In its latest round of sanctions, the European Union (EU) is proposing to introduce a phased ban of Russian aluminium, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 28 citing unnamed sources. The bloc, which covers 8% of its annual aluminium needs by Russian imports,
EU plans to cut off 15 more Russian banks from SWIFT and ban aluminium - Bloomberg
The European Union is preparing a broad sanctions package ahead of the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The 16th package will target banks, aluminum, and shadow fleet vessels, Bloomberg reports.
EU prepares sanctions against Russian aluminium, 15 banks and shadow fleet, Bloomberg reports
The European Union is proposing a gradual ban on imports of Russian aluminium as part of a large-scale package of sanctions ahead of the third anniversary of the Kremlin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
ING: EU considering Russian aluminium ban in new sanctions push
By Ewa Manthey commodities strategist at ING The European Union is reportedly considering more import restrictions on Russian aluminium as part of a new package of sanctions targeting Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.
Russia oil sanctions create different winners at different times
The crude oil market is adapting quickly to the new sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet of tankers, albeit by creating ...
Trump’s Russia sanctions might be what finally works
Just one week into his presidency, U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at his approach to U.S. sanctions on Russia. First, ...
Asia Grabs Europe’s Oil After Russia Sanctions Redraw Trading
Millions of barrels of oil that would normally be preserve of oil refineries in Europe are instead heading to Asia as US ...
Russia's Feb oil exports from western ports seen down 8% m/m as sanctions bite
Russia's crude oil exports from its western ports in February are set to fall by 8% versus January's plan as Moscow increases ...
EU sanctions 3 Russian military hackers for attacking Estonia
The European Union on Monday sanctioned three officers of a Russian military intelligence unit accused of being behind a ...
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Biden’s Final Sanctions on Russia Are a Strategic Disaster
On January 15, the outgoing Biden administration announced that they were “designating over 250 enablers of Putin’s war against Ukraine” with onerous sanctions. According to the State Department, ...
Putin's Ally in NATO Backs Down in Russia Sanctions Standoff
Hungary has stopped delaying the renewal of European sanctions on Moscow, which may have detrimental consequences on its relationship with Russia.
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Russian Crude Refining Surging After U.S. Sanctions
Russian refineries are processing more crude oil in the hope of boosting fuel exports after the Biden administration imposed ...