EU imposes new sanctions on Belarusian officials and companies supporting
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EU imposes new sanctions on Belarusian officials and companies supporting Lukashenko regime

On Dec. 16, the Council of the EU adopted restrictive measures against 26 individuals and two companies linked to the regime of Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko. The sanctions target judges who sentenced opposition figures, law enforcement officials involved in persecuting dissidents, and heads of penitentiaries where political prisoners are held. Additionally, the measures apply to […]
EU adopts 15th package of sanctions against Russia
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EU adopts 15th package of sanctions against Russia

Editor's note: The story is being updated. The Council of the EU adopted on Dec. 16 its 15th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting the Russian shadow fleet of tankers and the military-industrial complex. The new listings include 54 persons and 30 entities "responsible for actions undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence […]
Lithuania and Estonia introduce new sanctions against Georgian officials
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Lithuania and Estonia introduce new sanctions against Georgian officials

Lithuania and Estonia have imposed sanctions against Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and several government officials, Lithuanian Foreign Minister Kestutis Budris announced on X on Dec. 15. Lithuania expanded its sanctions list to include 17 individuals, while Estonia sanctioned 14 officials earlier that day. The Baltic states had previously imposed sanctions on Bidzina Ivanishvili, founder […]
UK’s Starmer urges G7 to intensify pressure on Putin with
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UK’s Starmer urges G7 to intensify pressure on Putin with sanctions

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has emphasized the importance of inflicting "maximum pain" on Russian President Vladimir Putin through additional sanctions and enhanced military support for Ukraine. Talking during a video conference with G7 leaders, Starmer highlighted Putin's unwillingness to make concessions and argued for bolstered aid to Ukraine to position the country as strongly […]
EU to impose first sanctions on Russian intelligence over disinformation
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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 […]
US considering implementing harsher sanctions on Russian oil ahead of
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US considering implementing harsher sanctions on Russian oil ahead of Trump's inauguration, Bloomberg reports

The Biden administration is considering implementing new, harsher Russian oil sanctions ahead of the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, Bloomberg reported on Dec. 10, citing its sources. Oil revenues are a crucial source of funding for Russia's war machine, and have been repeatedly targeted by Western sanctions since the start of full-scale invasion of […]