The U.S. imposed new sanctions on May 1 against nearly 300 companies and individuals in Russia and third countries, including Chinese companies, for aiding Moscow's war effort, the Treasury Department announced.
U.S. sanctions 15 companies and individuals for being behind blockchain-based services operating in Russia's financial sector that enable the evasion of sanctions imposed upon the country over its war in Ukraine.
The European Union enacted its 13th tranche of sanctions against Russia, targeting 106 individuals and 88 legal entities. Source: press release of the EU Council. Details: The list includes individuals and legal entities associated with the military and defence sectors.
European Union countries on Wednesday agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia to target individuals and businesses suspected of assisting Moscow in its war against Ukraine, including Chinese companies. The decision coincides with the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, which began on Feb. 24, 2022, and comes days after the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Belgium, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the 27-nation bloc, said the “package
European Union countries on Wednesday agreed on a new package of sanctions against Russia to target individuals and businesses suspected of assisting Moscow in its war against Ukraine, including Chinese companies. The decision coincides with the second anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, which began on Feb. 24, 2022, and comes days after the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Belgium, which currently holds the rotating presidency of the 27-nation bloc, said the “package is one of the broadest approved by the EU.”