Sanctions
US to ramp up sanctions against Cuba further — Rubio
Some earlier restrictions were imposed on the basis of a decree on the drastic tightening of the unilateral sanctions against Cuba, signed by American President Donald Trump on May 1
Russia supports China’s decision not to comply with US sanctions — MFA
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stressed that Moscow condemns unilateral sanctions
EU sanctions against Iran reveal bloc's hypocrisy — Iranian Foreign Ministry
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stressed that the EU's rhetoric on the restrictions "hastens Europe’s embarrassing descent into irrelevance"
Seven EU nations call for European sanctions against Israel
The EU Council has been returning to the topic of EU economic sanctions against Israel regularly over the past two years
China urges US to lift sanctions on Cuba, pledges continued support — Chinese MFA
Spokeswoman Mao Ning added that China consistently stands for respect for the territorial integrity of all countries, firmly supports Cuba in defending its sovereignty
Putin slams new restrictions on Cuba as 'unacceptable'
The Russian president stressed that Moscow's position is unambiguous
Serbia not receiving oil due to US sanctions by almost two months — minister
Dubravka Djedovic Handanovic said the situation is being monitored daily and is changing every hour
Hungary seeks exemption from US sanctions against oil, gas purchases from Russia
Hungarian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Peter Szijjarto said that Budapest would like "no legal obstacles to limit energy supplies"
UK imposes restrictions on companies from China, India, Turkey, Thailand — statement
All of the companies listed are prohibited from providing trust services
China sanctions two EU financial institutions — Ministry of Commerce
The action was made in accordance with the Chinese law on countering foreign sanctions with the approval by an appropriate coordination mechanism of China
India’s Foreign Ministry cautions against double standards after sanction threats
Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stressed that securing energy needs of Indian people is an overriding priority for the country
Zelensky imposes sanctions on five Chinese companies
The sanctions will last ten years and envisage asset freezes, a ban on trade operations and asset withdrawal from Ukraine, revocation of licenses
EU Foreign Ministers may agree on lifting of economic sanctions against Syria — Kallas
The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy said this decision can be made today
US treasury secretary says Trump instructed him to review sanctions policy
Scott Bessent said that the previous US administration's restrictions on Russia were extremely ineffective, as ex-President Joe Biden feared rising energy prices in the United States
New US sanctions prove Washington wants no talks with Tehran — Iranian MFA
Spokesman Esmail Baghaei emphasized that "the hostile actions of the United States aimed at undermining Iran's economic and trade ties with other countries constitute a violation of the fundamental principles of international law and free trade"
Western sanctions cannot stop cooperation between Russia and Kazakhstan — ambassador
"Over the past 20 years, Russian investors have put more than $25 bln in direct investments in Kazakhstan's economy," Alexey Borodavkin noted
German chancellor criticizes Trump’s decision to sanction ICC
According to Olaf Scholz, these sanctions jeopardize an institution "that is supposed to guarantee that the dictators cannot just persecute people and wage wars"
US sanctions against ICC may have 'cold shower effect' — expert
Pyotr Kremnev added that Washington could also impose financial measures against members of the ICC, but only concerning assets located in the United States
EU foreign ministers to lift sanctions on Syria on January 27
"Sanctions will be lifted in sectors related to reconstruction and rehabilitation of the country," the source said
Sanctions against Georgia result of not opening 'second front' against Russia — politician
Kakha Kaladze stressed that his country is not afraid of sanctions and blackmail and will not be bullied into doing something that goes against its interests