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SANCTIONS
Sanctions
EU to Issues First Sanctions Targeting Russian Disinformation
By Editors | 16/12/2024
The sanctions are part of a new regime that focuses on disinformation operations and other Russian-sponsored destabilising activities globally.
Sanctions
Russia’s Rosneft, India’s Reliance Agree $13b Crude Oil Deal
By Editors | 16/12/2024
The EU has been separately calling on Indian authorities to stop the illicit flow of Common High Priority Items to Russia.
Sanctions
OFAC Fines Global Logistics Firm for Sanctions Violations
By Editors | 16/12/2024
The violations of Cuba and Iran sanctions were committed by subsidiaries based in China, Spain, Canada, Australia and Peru.
Sanctions
US Considers New Sanctions Targeting Russian Oil Exports
By Editors | 15/12/2024
The new sanctions would potentially target foreign buyers of Russian crude oil and more of the vessels used for shipments.
Sanctions
EU States Agree on 15th Russia Sanctions Package – Reports
By Editors | 13/12/2024
The sanctions target 52 vessels, over 50 individuals and around 30 entities. The package is expected to be formally adopted on Monday.
Enforcement
US Authorities Charge 14 Over DRPK IT Workers Scheme
By Editors | 12/12/2024
US employers unwittingly employed 14 North Korean IT workers for years and paid them hundreds of thousands of dollars in salary.
Sanctions
US Disburses $20bn Portion of G7 Loan to Support Ukraine
By Editors | 12/12/2024
The funds, part of the $50bn G7 loan package, will be repaid with earnings from the Russian assets frozen by sanctions in Europe.
Sanctions
UK to Help Cyprus Establish Sanctions Implementation Unit
By Editors | 12/12/2024
That new unit will have new analytical tools and powers to investigate sanctions evasion and ensure the effectiveness of Russia-related sanctions.
Crypto / Digital Assets
Iran, Russia to Soon Formalise Anti-Sanctions Alliance – Reports
By Editors | 11/12/2024
Both Iran and Russia are also planning to allow the use of cryptocurrencies as a way to circumvent Western sanctions.
Sanctions
China Launches Antitrust Probe into US Chip Giant Nvidia
By Editors | 11/12/2024
The probe is seen as a geopolitical rather than a regulatory or legal action, in retaliation against the US’ latest curbs on China’s chip sector.
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