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Bloomberg: Declassified US intelligence memorandum details Russia's suspected targeting of political adversaries abroad

A declassified U.S. intelligence memorandum sheds light on Russia's suspected assassination attempts of political adversaries abroad, Bloomberg reported on Nov. 23. The intelligence assessment, which Bloomberg obtained through the U.S.'s Freedom of Information Act, details how U.S. intelligence believed in 2016 that suspected Kremlin-ordered assassinations abroad would likely persist. The document includes well-known cases, such […]

Ukraine

November 23, 2024

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EU preparing more sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet, Bloomberg says

The European Union is preparing a new round of sanctions targeting Russia's "shadow fleet," Bloomberg reported on Nov. 14, citing people familiar with the plans. Russia's shadow fleet is a group of older and often uninsured vessels used to ship out Russian oil while avoiding international sanctions imposed in 2022 as part of the effort […]

Ukraine

November 14, 2024

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EU to impose first sanctions on Russian intelligence over disinformation campaigns, Bloomberg reports

The European Union is set to impose its first sanctions targeting Russia for disinformation and hybrid activities. The proposed measures target more than a dozen individuals and three entities, including Russian intelligence officers and media entrepreneurs, according to Bloomberg. The sanctions aim to counter destabilizing operations globally. In addition, the EU plans to sanction around […]

Ukraine

December 13, 2024

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G7 allies expected to increase pressure on China over support for Russia, Bloomberg reports

The foreign ministers of Group of Seven (G7) countries are expected to agree to increase diplomatic pressure on China over the country's support for Russia's 'war machine' in Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on Nov. 25, citing an early draft of a communique seen by the publication. The draft communique, which vows to introduce "appropriate measures consistent […]

Ukraine

November 25, 2024

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G7 discusses slashing Russian oil price cap, complete ban, Bloomberg reports

The G7 countries are considering tightening the price cap on Russian oil, Bloomberg reported on Dec. 19, citing its sources. The move comes as Russia's fossil fuel industry remains a primary source of funding for its war against Ukraine. Discussions reportedly include lowering the current $60-per-barrel cap to approximately $40 or even implementing a complete […]

Ukraine

December 19, 2024

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Germany, France skeptical about bypassing Hungary's veto on EU aid for Ukraine, Bloomberg reports

Germany and France are raising doubts about the EU diplomatic service's proposal to circumvent Hungary's veto of 6 billion euros ($6.6 billion) in defense assistance for Kyiv, Bloomberg reported on Oct. 25, citing undisclosed sources. Budapest has been blocking the disbursement of Kyiv-bound assistance under the European Peace Facility (EPF) for more than a year, […]

Ukraine

October 27, 2024

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Macron, Tusk to discuss deploying peacekeepers to Ukraine after ceasefire, Bloomberg reports

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to discuss the possibility of sending soldiers to Ukraine after a potential ceasefire deal, Bloomberg reported on Dec. 11, citing undisclosed sources. Macron is visiting Warsaw on Dec. 12 to brief the Polish prime minister on his meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump […]

Ukraine

December 12, 2024

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Military donations in Ukraine plummet as war pressure mounts, Bloomberg reports

Military donations in Ukraine have fallen sharply amid rising financial pressures and war weariness, with major charities reporting drops by 20% or more in 2024, Bloomberg reported on Nov. 13. Prominent organizations such as Come Back Alive and the Serhiy Prytula Foundation, headed by the well-known Ukrainian TV personality of the same name, have seen […]

Ukraine

November 13, 2024

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Russia seizes more territory over past week than at any point in 2024, Bloomberg reports

Russia has seized more territory in its war with Ukraine over the past week than at any point in 2024, Bloomberg reported on Nov. 1, using Bloomberg Intelligence calculations based on the DeepState map service that tracks battlefield changes in coordination with Ukraine's Defense Ministry. In recent months, Russian troops carried out a grinding advance […]

Ukraine

November 1, 2024

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Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project has cut gas production to almost zero, Bloomberg reports

Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project cut production from its gas fields to almost zero in November after halting liquefaction last month due to Western sanctions, Bloomberg reported on Nov. 12, citing its undisclosed sources. Arctic LNG 2, owned by Russia's Novatek company, aims to produce almost 20 million metric tons of liquified natural gas (LNG) […]

Ukraine

November 12, 2024

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Sanctioned LNG ships gather off Russian coast as buyers withdraw, Bloomberg reports

Tankers bearing sanctioned Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) have clustered together off Russia's eastern coast, indicating that Moscow is struggling to sell the product amid Western restrictions, Bloomberg reported on Oct. 30. Days before, commerical liquefication at Russia's Arctic LNG 2 came to a halt due to shipping difficulties imposed by Western sanctions. Three of […]

Ukraine

October 30, 2024

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UK boosts Kyiv's arsenal with more Storm Shadows amid Starmer's support pledge, Bloomberg reports

The U.K. has delivered dozens of Storm Shadow cruise missiles to Ukraine, Bloomberg reports, marking the first major arms transfer under Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s leadership. The unannounced shipments carried out weeks ago, were ordered after Ukrainian forces faced shortages of long-range missiles, according to sources familiar with the matter. Officials speaking to Bloomberg, who […]

Ukraine

November 25, 2024

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