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https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/ofac-sanctions-russian-drone-developer-kb-vostok/
OFAC Sanctions Russian drone developer KB Vostok
Dec 5, 2024 - OFAC imposed additional sanctions to disrupt Russia's military supply chain, including KB Vostok, a Russian UAV developer with ties the invasion of Ukraine.
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/05/ukraine-war-briefing-slovakia-pm-calls-on-eu-to-lift-sanctions-on-russian-oil-and-gas
Ukraine war briefing: Slovakia PM calls on EU to lift sanctions on Russian oil and gas | Russia |...
Apr 5, 2026 - Robert Fico said ending sanctions on Russian energy imports would help tackle the energy crisis stemming from the war in Iran. What we know on day 1,502
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https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/ofac-sanctions-russia-crypto-foreign-election-influence-2024/
OFAC Sanctions Russian Nationals for Facilitating Disinformation
Sep 8, 2025 - OFAC sanctioned two Russian nationals for facilitating disinformation on behalf of the Russian government.
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https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73216
Zelensky Sanctions Russian Firms Producing Drones, Missiles, and Kerch Bridge Tech
Apr 4, 2026 - President Zelensky has signed decrees targeting 33 individuals and 42 entities involved in Russia’s military-industrial complex, sanctions evasion, and illegal...
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https://www.staradvertiser.com/2025/10/23/breaking-news/u-s-sanctions-russian-oil-companies-over-ukraine-prompting-moscow-fury/
U.S. sanctions Russian oil companies over Ukraine, prompting Moscow fury | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
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https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1522
Treasury Sanctions Russian Intelligence-Linked Malign Influence Actors Targeting Moldova | U.S....
WASHINGTON — Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated seven leading members of a Russian...
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https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/ukraine-sanctions-russian-culture-figures-venice-biennale-1234780925/
Ukraine Sanctions Russian Culture Figures Linked to Venice Biennale
Apr 10, 2026 - Ukraine has issued sanctions against five Russian cultural figures involved in the country's national pavilion at the 2026 Venice Biennale.
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https://www.occrp.org/en/investigation/leak-unveils-russian-oligarch-abramovichs-1-billion-art-collection-despite-sanctions-it-has-not-been-seized-or-frozen
Leak Unveils Russian Oligarch Abramovich’s $1 Billion Art Collection. Despite Sanctions, It Has Not...
Documents leaked from Cyprus show that, just before Russia invaded Ukraine and Abramovich was sanctioned last year, the billionaire passed the massive...
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https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2026/04/16/white-house-says-it-will-not-renew-russian-oil-sanctions-waiver-a92516
White House Says It Will Not Renew Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver - The Moscow Times
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https://smartmag.theme-sphere.com/news-time/u-s-warns-financial-institutions-to-be-on-watch-for-russian-sanctions/
U.S. Warns Financial Institutions to be on Watch for Russian Sanctions - SmartMag NewsTime
Mar 20, 2022 - To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Sil - Demo Content
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https://tass.com/world/1482601
EU agreed seventh package of anti-Russian sanctions - World - TASS
Jul 20, 2022 - It is reported that the seventh package of sanctions comprises the ban on gold purchases from Russia in the form of semi-finished products and scrap
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https://www.occrp.org/en/news/sanctions-target-russian-host-for-role-in-ransomware-attacks
Sanctions Target Russian Host for Role in Ransomware Attacks | OCCRP
The U.S., U.K., and Australia target a Russian-based bulletproof hosting provider with sanctions, for its critical role in facilitating cybercriminal...
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https://www.kyivpost.com/post/73116
Orban Urges EU to Lift Russian Energy Sanctions, Tusk Warns of ‘Putin’s Dream Plan’
Apr 2, 2026 - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban called for lifting sanctions on Russian energy, while Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned such moves align with...
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https://thepressunited.com/news/us-extends-russian-oil-sanctions-waiver-till-may-16-boosting-indias-imports/
US extends Russian oil sanctions waiver till May 16, boosting India’s imports - The Press United
Apr 18, 2026 - The US has extended its waiver on sanctions for Russian oil until May 16, allowing India to continue importing crude despite restrictions. This move stabilizes...
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https://www.rferl.org/a/eu-sanctions-envoy-kyrgyzstan-russia-sanctions-circumvention/33688855.html
EU Sanctions Envoy Visits Bishkek Amid Concerns Over Russian Circumvention
European Union sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan arrived in Bishkek for high-level meetings with Kyrgyz officials amid concerns that some financial channels and...
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https://www.kyivpost.com/post/67080
Documents Show Houston Oil Giant SLB Aiding Russian Oil Production Despite US Sanctions
Dec 29, 2025 - Enforcing sanctions on Russia is undermined by the speed and ingenuity of those who would evade sanctions, and many companies find alternative methods for...
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https://warontherocks.com/episode/warcast/43755/the-united-states-suspends-sanctions-on-russian-and-iranian-oil-but-its-complicated/
The United States Suspends Sanctions on Russian and Iranian Oil — But It's Complicated - War on the...
After Iran mostly closed the Strait of Hormuz, driving up global oil prices, Washington temporarily lifted some sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil. Maia...
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https://www.foreignaffairs.com/articles/russia-fsu/2022-02-28/new-russian-sanctions-playbook
The New Russian Sanctions Playbook | Foreign Affairs
Feb 27, 2024 - The 2014 measures sent Russia’s economy into a tailspin, but the country stabilized after several years.
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https://globalwitness.org/en/press-releases/us-easing-of-russian-oil-sanctions-sacrifices-the-people-of-ukraine/
US easing Russian oil sanctions sacrifices people of Ukraine | Global Witness
The Trump administration’s announcement that it will allow Russian oil sales to India will fuel Putin’s war machine
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https://www.macrumors.com/2026/03/30/apple-subsidiary-fined-for-breaching-sanctions/
Apple Subsidiary Fined Over $500,000 for Breaching Russian Sanctions - MacRumors
Apple's Irish subsidiary has been fined £390,000 ($516,110) by the UK government for making payments to a sanctioned Russian streaming platform in 2022. The...
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https://energyandcleanair.org/march-2026-monthly-analysis-of-russian-fossil-fuel-exports-and-sanctions/
March 2026 — Monthly analysis of Russian fossil fuel exports and sanctions – Centre for Research on...
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https://thenextweb.com/news/apple-uk-fine-russia-sanctions-app-store-okko
UK fines Apple's Irish subsidiary £390,000 for breaching Russian sanctions
Mar 30, 2026 - Apple Distribution International paid £635,000 to sanctioned Russian streamer Okko via App Store revenue. OFSI's fine sets a precedent for app marketplaces.
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https://www.tradefinanceglobal.com/posts/uk-shipping-accountant-charged-with-sanctions-breaches/
UK shipping accountant charged with sanctions breaches, facilitating Russian ‘shadow fleet’ — Trade...
Apr 16, 2026 - UK accountant John Ormerod charged with sanctions breaches and money laundering over a Russian “shadow fleet” oil tanker scheme linked to Lukoil.
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https://tass.com/world/2112425
Orban urges end to sanctions against Russian energy after attempted attack on gas pipeline - World...
Apr 6, 2026 - The Hungarian prime minister warned that
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https://www.theamericanconservative.com/white-house-lifts-some-sanctions-on-russian-oil/
White House Lifts Some Sanctions on Russian Oil - The American Conservative
Mar 13, 2026 - State of the Union: The U.S. will temporarily allow some Russian oil sales in an attempt to stabilize energy prices.
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https://www.scrippsnews.com/us-news/iran-war/trump-administration-extends-sanctions-waiver-for-russian-oil-despite-previous-claim-it-would-not
Trump administration reverses course, extends sanctions waiver for Russian oil
Apr 17, 2026 - The Trump administration on Friday extended a temporary waiver of sanctions on Russian oil and petroleum products, despite Treasury Secretary Bessent’s...
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