Sanctions

Former US envoy Steven Pifer warns easing Russia sanctions now could strengthen Moscow’s war effort

The debate over Russia sanctions has intensified as the war between Russia and Ukraine continues without a clear end. Economic sanctions were introduced by...

Switzerland adopts sweeping new sanctions against Iran targeting individuals and companies

Switzerland has adopted new international sanctions against Iran, aligning itself with measures that were originally introduced by the European Union and the United Nations....

US assures G-7 partners India’s Russian oil waiver is strictly temporary

The United States told its Group of Seven partners that any easing of sanctions on Russian oil would be...

Hungary calls on European Union to act on Russian energy sanctions as domestic fuel costs rise

Hungary, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has asked the European Union to suspend all sanctions on Russian energy....

Middle-east conflict reveals dramatic China-led energy axis linking Venezuela, Iran and Cuba

Rising tensions in global politics have drawn attention to a surprising connection between Iran, Venezuela and Cuba. These countries...

US targets $15 million in funds linked to secret Iranian oil empire run by Shamkhani network

The Department of Justice filed two civil forfeiture complaints today in the United States District Court for the District...

US issues 30-day waiver for Russian oil purchases by India amid regional tensions

The United States has issued a temporary 30-day waiver allowing Indian refiners to purchase Russian crude oil that is...

Germany secures open-ended U.S. sanctions exemption for Rosneft-linked refineries

The United States has approved an open-ended sanctions exemption for two German business units linked to Russian oil operations....