Sanctions

Georgia's richest man accused of moving funds to evade sanctions

Britain announces new sanctions against Putin allies

India to buy Russian oil only if sanctions are avoided

India, the world’s third-largest oil importer, will only purchase Russian crude if it is supplied by companies and ships not sanctioned by the U.S., Oil Secretary Pankaj Jain said.

UK imposes sanctions on Russian "cybercrime network"

Syria struggles to import essentials due to US sanctions, warns trade minister

Syria's new trade minister Maher Khalil al-Hasan warned on January 6 that strict US sanctions are preventing the country from importing essential goods like fuel and wheat, and called for their lifting or suspension to avoid a looming crisis.

Qatar pushes for end to sanctions, promotes political reforms in Syria

Qatar has called for the immediate removal of international sanctions on Syria, emphasizing the need for inclusive political reforms and democratic elections in the wake of Bashar al-Assad's regime collapse.

Switzerland adopts more EU sanctions on Russia and Belarus

Switzerland aligns with EU sanctions on Russia and Belarus, freezing assets, banning vessels, and targeting entities linked to military trade and stolen Ukrainian grain.

Syria’s de facto leader calls for national reconciliation and lifting of sanctions

Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed Al-Sharaa (also known as Abu Mohammad al-Golani), called for national reconciliation and the lifting of international sanctions.

US hits North Korea and Russia with new sanctions, Treasury says

The U.S. and South Korea impose new sanctions on North Korea and Russia over military cooperation, targeting Pyongyang's ballistic missile program, oil trade, and troop deployment to support Russia's war in Ukraine.