Russia, Japan

U.S. Imposes New Sanctions to Squeeze Russia’s Energy Sector
The Biden administration is cracking down on the Russian “shadow fleet” and taking steps to curb oil and gas production.
Japan imposes new sanctions on Russia
Japan on Friday approved additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including freezing the assets of dozens of individuals and groups and banning exports to dozens of organizations i
Japan's new sanctions are 'significant blow to Russia’s military-industrial complex,' Zelensky says
The new measures targeted individuals and entities from Russia, China, the United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Thailand, Turkey, and North Korea.
Japan tightens sanctions on Russia, targets banks and exports
Japan has announced new sanctions against 11 individuals, 3 banks, and 29 companies from Russia. The sanctions also encompass export restrictions for 22 Russian organisations and 335 products. These measures are scheduled to be implemented on 23rd January.
Japan Expands Sanctions Amid North Korea-Russia Military Cooperation
Japan announced a significant expansion of sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. This move is part of an international effort to increase pressure on Russia and stop the ongoing conflict.
Japan expands sanctions target list over Russian invasion of Ukraine
Japan on Friday added 11 people and 32 organizations in Russia, as well as a North Korean individual and a Georgian bank, to its list of sanctions over the Russian war in Ukraine. The government also said it has decided to ban exports to an additional 53 organizations,

Putin, Trump and Russia

A Russia-backed sliver of Moldova is fast running out of energy. Here’s what to know
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Oil jumps more than 4%, Brent breaks $80 as traders worry about tougher Russia sanctions
Oil prices jumped more than 4% on Friday, with global benchmark Brent breaking $80 per barrel for the first time since ...
Biden administration sanctions Russia’s oil giants and tanker fleet
The White House, now unconcerned about the effect on gas prices and inflation, blacklisted two of Russia’s biggest oil ...
Shadow fleet of tankers keeps Russia’s oil money flowing despite Western sanctions
The Group of Seven democracies have sought to crimp Russia’s oil export earnings that help fund the war against Ukraine.
U.S. Unveils New Sanctions Against Russia’s Energy Sector before Biden Departs
Washington now has freer hand in restricting Russian oil amid predictions of a global glut.
Russia won't cancel Navalny's 'terrorist' status even though he's dead, widow says
Russia's financial watchdog has rejected a request to remove late opposition leader Alexei Navalny from its list of ...
Russia is feeling the full impact of sanctions and the strain could force an end to the war this year, think tank says
After three years of war, strict sanctions, and dwindling oil prices, the odds are stacked against the Kremlin in 2025, a ...
How Russia created ‘unjammable’ drone with a retro twist
As the drone whirrs into the sky, something unusual trails behind it: a fibre optic cable barely visible to the naked eye.
Oil jumps more than 3% on concern over more sanctions on Russia and Iran
Oil prices surged on Friday and were on track for a third straight week of gains as traders focused on potential supply ...
Record-breaking Ukrainian F-16 pilot showed great skill gunning down Russian missiles 'without fragging himself,' veteran US fighter pilot says
Ukraine said that an F-16 pilot took out six Russian cruise missiles in a single flight, setting a record for the ...