Russia: Mikhail Mishustin meets with Iran’s First VP Mohammad Mokhber
"We met last October at the second Caspian Economic Forum in Moscow. I would like to take this opportunity to…
Russia’s war: EU Council prolongs individual sanctions over territorial integrity for a further six months
The existing restrictive measures provide for travel restrictions for natural persons, the freezing of assets, and a ban on making funds or other economic…
Ukraine: EU sanctions six individuals over human rights violations
The individuals listed today include prosecutors and judges active in courts established by Russia’s occupying force in illegally annexed Crimea.…
EU Commission issues guidance to help EU operators assess risks of sanctions’ circumvention
Under EU law, EU operators have an obligation to carry out due diligence when trading with third countries to ensure that…
Russia: Meeting on Murmansk LNG project
"Russia is implementing a range of major oil and gas exploration and processing projects that are crucial for the further development of the fuel and energy complex and many regions…
US: Sanctions and visa restrictions on individuals and entities connected with forced transfer and deportation of Ukrainian children during Russia’s war
The Department is designating the below individuals and entity that have reportedly played a role in forcibly deporting Ukrainian children…
Sanctions against Syria: Switzerland extends temporary humanitarian exemption
In light of the grave humanitarian crisis in Syria, which was worsened by the earthquake, the EU amended its measures…
Ukraine: Switzerland implements 11th package of sanctions
On 16 August, the Federal Council decided to enact further sanctions against Russia. This aligns Switzerland with the EU, which…
Russia: Government meeting on external pressure
In the face of mounting external pressure, it is especially important to stimulate the development of our own projects in…
Russia: Executive order on temporary procedure for executing state guarantees provided in foreign currency
Under the Executive Order, the fulfilment of the obligations of the Russian Federation (the guarantor) under the state guarantees of the Russian Federation, which are provided in foreign currency (the amounts of which…
Russia: Executive Order on suspension of certain provisions of international tax treaties
In view of the need to take urgent measures in connection with the unfriendly actions of a number of foreign states against the Russian Federation, its citizens and legal entities, the President…
US: Imposing sanctions on Bosnia and Herzegovina officials who undermined Dayton Peace Accord
Promoted by the president of the Republika Srpska entity in BiH, Milorad Dodik, a U.S.-designated person, this new legislation is…
UK sanctions key figures involved in deplorable sentencing of Vladimir Kara-Murza
UK government sanctions six figures involved in the trial of Vladimir Kara-Murza, who is facing 25 years in a penal…
Meeting on economic issues: Vladimir Putin on Russian GDP
The meeting was attended by Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office Anton Vaino, First Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Belousov, First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive…
Myanmar/Burma: EU imposes seventh round of sanctions against six individuals and one entity
Today, the Council imposed a seventh round of restrictive measures in view of the situation in Myanmar/Burma against six individuals…
War in Ukraine: EU renews sanctions over Russia’s aggression
The Council today decided to prolong by six months, until 31 January 2024, the restrictive measures targeting specific sectors of…
Norway to establish new agency for export control and sanctions enforcement
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has begun the process of establishing a new subsidiary agency to specifically deal with tasks…
EU sanctions: New law to crack down on violations
EU sanctions can consist of freezing funds and assets, travel bans, arms embargoes and restrictions on business sectors, among other…
Russia’s war: 11th package of sanctions adds new tools to counter information warfare
In response to the information warfare conducted by Russia, the Council introduced a new listing criterion to cover companies in the…
EU sanctions: EU Council finalises position on law that aligns penalties for violations
Actions which member states will label as criminal offences include: helping persons subject to Union restrictive measures to bypass an…
Polish State Committee for the Examination of Russian influence: EU launches infringement procedure
Today, the EU Commission opened an infringement procedure by sending a letter of formal notice to Poland for violations of EU law. This decision follows…
Iran: Five individuals and two entities targeted by EU’s eighth package of sanctions
Brussels, 22 May 2023 The Council decided today to impose restrictive measures on an additional 5...
EU HRVP Borrell: Some clarifications of EU sanctions against Russia
Brussels, 19 May 2023 When we talk about ‘sanctions’ we actually refer to ‘restrictive measures’,...
Helsinki: EU sanctions evasion at the heart of the Border States’ meeting
Helsinki, 17 May 2023 Combatting circumvention of the EU sanctions is a common mission of...
ECOFIN press conference: Remarks by EU Commission Executive VP Dombrovskis
Brussels, 16 May 2023 Thank you minister. Good afternoon, everyone. I will start with sanctions, where...
Moldova: EU adopts new sanctions framework to target destabilizing actions
Brussels, 28 April 2023 Today the Council adopted a new framework for targeted restrictive measures which provides...
Russia: Expanded board meeting of Ministry of Finance and Economic Development Ministry
Moscow, 14 April 2023 Mikhail Mishustin: Mr Siluanov, Mr Reshetnikov, colleagues. Today we will review last...
Russian PM meets with deputy prime ministers on current issues
Moscow, 10 April 2023 Agenda: renewing the programme to support the students who are no...
New sanctions against Russia implemented in Norwegian law
Oslo, 4 April 2023 Norway has introduced a new set of sanctions against President Putin...
Ukraine: Switzerland to implement tenth package of sanctions
Bern, 29 March 2023 At its meeting on 29 March, the Federal Council decided to...
UK helps freeze more than £48bn in Russian assets
London, 9 March 2023 The United Kingdom and its allies have re-affirmed their joint commitment...
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – Swedish resources
Stockholm, 9 March 2023 One year ago, on 24 February 2022, Russia launched a full-scale...
Sanctions targeting terrorism: EU Council renews EU terrorist list
Brussels, 24 February 2023 The Council today renewed, with no changes, the so-called EU terrorist...
Sanctions against Hungary – EU Commission answer
Brussels, 3 February 2023 See question(s) : P-003944/2022 EN P-003944/2022 Answer given by Mr Hahn...
Russia/Eurasian Intergovernmental Council: Press statements by Mikhail Mishustin and Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission Mikhail Myasnikovich
Moscow, 3 February 2023 Excerpts from the transcript Mikhail Mishustin: Colleagues, media representatives, I would like...
Russia: EU prolongs economic sanctions over Russia’s military aggression
Brussels, 27 January 2023 The Council today decided to prolong by six months, until 31 July...
EU Parliament calls for more sanctions against Iranian regime
Brussels, 19 January 2023 All those responsible for human rights violations should face EU sanctions...
Russia: Vladimir Putin signs executive order on special fuel-and-energy measures
Moscow, 27 December 2022 Russian President signed an Executive Order on special economic measures in...
Russia: Vladimir Putin signs order for special measures regarding natural gas
Moscow, 23 December 2022 Vladimir Putin signed Executive Order On Application of Special Economic Measures with Regard to Natural...
Ukrainian President met with U.S. President in Washington
Kyiv, 21 December 2022 As part of his visit to the United States of America,...
Russia’s war: the EU blacklists additional 141 individuals and 49 entities
Brussels, 16 December 2022 The Council decided today to impose restrictive measures on an additional 141...
Iran: EU Council adopts additional restrictions
12 December 2022 The Council approved today new conclusions on Iran, focusing in particular on:...
Assessment of economic sanctions against Russia – EU Commission answer
Brussels, 6 December 2022 See question(s) : E-003198/2022 EN E-003198/2022 Answer given by Ms McGuinness on...
Ukraine: EU Commission presents options to make Russia pay for its war crimes
Brussels, 30 November 2022 The Commission presented today different options to Member States to make...
Sanctions against Turkey and Turkish entities – EU Commission answer
Brussels, 29 November 2022 See question(s) : E-003336/2022 EN E-003336/2022 Answer given by High Representative/Vice-President Borrell...
Russia: Switzerland adopts EU’s eighth package of sanctions
Bern, 23 November 2022 On 23 November, the Federal Council adopted further sanctions against Russia....