Trump vows to impose sanctions on Russia once NATO countries stop buying its oil

US President Donald Trump said he is prepared to impose tough sanctions on Russia if all NATO members act together and stop buying its oil.

Iran Dismisses European Push for UN Sanctions as ‘Legally Baseless’ - Tasnim

 Iran has firmly rejected a move by Britain, France and Germany to trigger the snapback mechanism and reimpose UN sanctions, condemning the attempt as unlawful and politically motivated.

Russia rages at Norway over fishing sanctions

The Kremlin summoned Norway’s chargé d'affaires in Moscow on Tuesday to protest what it described as "unlawful restrictive measures" imposed by Oslo on Russian fishing vessels operating in Norwegian waters.

EU fails to approve new Russia sanctions, "ball" now in Slovakia’s court, says Kaja Kallas

The European Union has once again failed to reach an agreement on the 18th package of anti-Russian sanctions blocked by Slovakia and this is lasting for two months, Vice President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas said.

US Senate to postpone advancing anti-Russian sanctions bill in wake of Trump's statements

 The US Senate will refrain from advancing a bill on tougher sanctions against Russia following US President Donald Trump's statements about his intention to impose import duties on Moscow if no agreements on a settlement in Ukraine are reached, Republican Majority Leader in the upper house of Congress John Thune of South Dakota said.

Putin states EU’s losses of 200 bln euro due to anti-Russian sanctions - TASS

The sanctions imposed by European Union (EU) countries against Russia have led to losses of around 200 bln euro for European states, solely due to their rejection of Russian natural gas, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during the plenary session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF).

US announces new sanctions against Iran as talks proceed

The United States announced new sanctions today against Iran over its nuclear programme, despite ongoing negotiations between the two countries over the sensitive issue.

Trump Threatens Sanctions, Tariffs on Russia, Pressures Moscow and Kyiv to Negotiate

President Donald Trump said he is “strongly considering” issuing large-scale sanctions and tariffs on Russia to get a ceasefire and settlement deal on the table to end the war in Ukraine.

Trump extends anti-Russian sanctions linked to Ukraine for one year

 US President Donald Trump extend for one year certain sanctions introduced against Russia earlier in connection with the situation in Ukraine, the White House said in released documents.

Britain slaps sanctions against Russian banks, Chinese companies — Starmer

The latest UK sanctions against Russia include restrictions against banks, the "shadow fleet" and Chinese companies, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said during an online address to Western leaders and Vladimir Zelensky.

US sanctions ICC prosecutor Karim Khan for Israel indictments

The US sanctioned International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor Karim Khan on Thursday as a result of President Donald Trump’s executive order to go after the court for “illegitimate and baseless actions targeting American and our close ally Israel.”

Anti-Russian sanctions package won't touch energy sector, Hungarian foreign minister vows - TASS

 Hungary will block any restrictive measures against Russia in the energy sphere that may jeopardize Budapest’s interests from being included in the sixteen package of EU sanctions, Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said, as streamed by M1 television.

Six EU countries call for partially lifting Syria sanctions removing the terrorist tag from the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group — Reuters - TASS

EU members Germany, Denmark, Spain, the Netherlands, Finland and France have urged the leadership of the European Union to lift sanctions against Syria in the banking, transport and energy fields due to the regime change in the republic.

US and UK toughen sanctions on Russian energy industry

The Biden administration has imposed some of its toughest sanctions yet on Russia, in a move designed to hit Moscow's energy revenue that is fuelling its war in Ukraine.

German chancellor exasperated by idea of spending frozen Russian assets to help Kiev

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz was exasperated at a recent meeting of EU leaders after Polish President Andrzej Duda called on the EU to confiscate and spend the 260 billion euro worth of Russian sovereign assets immobilized in Europe to maintain support for Ukraine, the Financial Times writes, citing sources.

US Seizes Venezuelan President's Airplane in Dominican Republic - CNN

The US authorities have seized Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's airplane in the Dominican Republic, CNN reported on Monday, citing US officials.

EU imposes new sanctions on 'extremist' Israeli settlers

The European Union has announced sanctions on five Israelis - including those termed "extremist settlers" - and three organisations for abuses against Palestinians in the West Bank and blocking humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Medvedev urges to turn life in West into 'permanent nightmare' in response to sanctions

Russia should get biblical with its response to Western sanctions by turning life in the West into a "permanent nightmare" and inflicting maximum damage on unfriendly countries, Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said.

US Fails Threatening Hamas Leaders With Sanctions via Qatar, Egypt

Qatar and Egypt, at the direction of the US administration, have threatened the leaders of Palestinian movement Hamas with possible arrests, asset freezes, sanctions and expulsion from their refuge in Doha if they do not agree to a ceasefire deal with Israel, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.

Iran Reserves Right to Respond to Sanctions Imposed on It by EU

The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemns the recent sanctions imposed on Iran by the European Union, Tehran reserves the right to respond to this EU move, Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani said.