15:47
Oil edges higher after EU new sanctions on Russia
Oil prices edged higher on Friday, heading for a small weekly loss, as investors weighed new European Union sanctions against Russia.
01:55
EU sanctions
EU sanctions individuals and entities in Iran, Russia over rights abuses and hybrid threats
The European Union on Tuesday imposed new sanctions targeting individuals and entities in Iran and Russia for human rights violations and hybrid threats, while also listing actors in Moldova and Haiti for destabilising activities.
10:33
ANTI-RUSSIA SANCTIONS
EU close to agreement on new sanctions against Russia, Kallas says
European Union countries are close to reaching an agreement on a new package of sanctions against Russia, the bloc's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on Tuesday.
15:30
Norway sanctions Russia
Norway to impose sanctions on two Russian shipping companies
Norway has listed two Russian fishing companies, Norebo JSC and Murman Seafood, in line with European Union sanctions adopted on 20th May. The Norwegian government stated that the decision supports the country’s broader security policy objectives.
14:26
Sanctions on Russia
EU agreed to extend sectoral sanctions on Russia
The EU today officially agreed to extend sectoral sanctions on Russia, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas announced via X.
14:52
Italy & Russia
Italy has frozen Russian oligarchs' assets worth more than $2.6 billion
Italy has frozen Russian oligarchs' assets worth €2.3 billion ($2.6 billion) since the 2022 Ukraine invasion, as part of European Union sanctions, with additional seizures targeting Iranian-linked companies accused of aiding Moscow.
10:31
Switzerland backs EU in expanding sanctions against Russia
Switzerland is aligning with the European Union's 17th sanctions package by adopting the listed measures in response to Russia's continued aggression against Ukraine. Measures came into force on June 3.
03:16
Damascus residents welcome EU move to lift sanctions
People in Damascus expressed relief and cautious optimism on Tuesday night after the European Union announced it would lift economic sanctions on Syria, following a similar decision by the United States last week.
17:33
IRAN
EU to sanction Iranian officials over “hostage diplomacy”
The European Council decided on Monday to impose restrictive measures on an additional seven individuals and two entities responsible for serious human rights violations in Iran, including for the use of the judiciary as a tool for arbitrary detention.
10:19
EU extends sanctions on those supporting Russia's aggression against Ukraine
EU Council has extended the restrictive measures targeting those responsible for undermining or threatening the territorial integrity, sovereignty and independence of Ukraine for another six months, until 15 September 2025.
14:46
EU-SYRIA
EU suspends a number of restrictions against the Al-Assad regime
The Council of the European Union has decided today to suspend a number of restrictive measures in view of the situation in Syria, with the aim to support an inclusive political transition in Syria, and its swift economic recovery, reconstruction, and stabilisation.
16:12
EU-RUSSIA
EU envoys agree a new package of sanctions on Russia
EU envoys on Wednesday agreed on a 16th package of sanctions against Russia, EU diplomats said, including a ban on primary aluminium imports, sales of gaming consoles and the listing of 73 shadow fleet vessels.
13:05
EU considers easing sanctions to support Syria's recovery
The European Union is considering lifting certain sanctions in Syria to improve humanitarian aid delivery and support recovery efforts, following the U.S.'s recent sanctions exemptions to ease assistance after Bashar al-Assad's rule.
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