All news on the topic: Sanctions

Hyundai Wia machining centers, originally imported into Kazakhstan under the pretense of domestic use, were in fact illegally rerouted to Russia in violation of international sanctions, The Insider has discovered.

The American bank JPMorgan is among those who failed in court to persuade Belgium to release funds or assets that are frozen due to sanctions imposed as a result of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Amid ongoing U.S. sanctions against him, Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik stirs controversy by inviting Rudy Giuliani, as he intensifies his campaign for Republika Srpska’s independence despite increasing concerns over regional stability.

The U.S., U.K., and Australia target a Russian-based bulletproof hosting provider with sanctions, for its critical role in facilitating cybercriminal activities, including major ransomware attacks.

The is very little information about the Russian entrepreneur with Greek citizenship, Roman Spiridonov. His name is increasingly mentioned in the context of the work of Russia’s shadow fleet and connections with Putin’s entourage.

The Kremlin-run bot network Doppelgänger has begun spreading an AI-generated video mimicking the visual style of Little Big, the Russian band behind the 2018 viral hit “Skibidi.”

To maintain its oil exports, Russia has been relying on a fleet of old tankers acquired from private sellers worldwide.

The funds linked to the notorious businessman Igor Yusufov, who has reportedly retired, are now being withdrawn by his sons, Vitaliy and Maxim.

With Western sanctions cutting off supplies, China has become Russia’s sole source of critical minerals used in weapons production—including nuclear arms—deepening concerns over Beijing’s support for Moscow’s war effort.

Microchip deliveries are made through intermediary companies based in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkey and China.

After Timur Turlov, the founder and owner of Freedom Holding Corp., moved to Kazakhstan, he became closely connected to the country’s top leadership and the primary financier of local elites.

The Council of the European Union renewed the block’s restrictive measures against Russia on Monday, extending them for an additional six months, until July 31, 2025.

“CrossPointe Management” of Azim Roy is part of the CrossPointe Group of companies, which funnels money out of Russia, helping to bypass sanctions.

Russia has been exporting arms to countries including Saudi Arabia, bolstering its economy after a barrage of sanctions followed its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

U.S. sanctions Kyrgyz bank with history of corruption, money laundering, and political intrigue.

When safeguarding our data or projects from cyber threats, we are likely to encounter an offer from the Fortes service, promising to "effectively counter distributed network attacks."

Hungary has protected two Kremlin-linked oligarchs from European Union (EU) sanctions. These individuals, who control the Riga Electrical Machinery Factory (RER), have been aiding the Russian army in its invasion of Ukraine

The little-known businessman Roman Spiridonov has recently been linked to two notable scandals.

Roman Spiridonov, owner of Petroruss Dmcc, involved in oil trading with prominent Russian companies and Russia’s "shadow fleet," closely collaborates with Vadim Gurinov, a representative of oligarch Gennadiy Timchenko and "Gazprom Neft" CEO Andrey Dyukov.

Russian oligarchs have found ways to bypass Western sanctions to purchase luxury goods.

Companies partially owned by billionaires closely tied to Vladimir Putin continue to export their products to Western markets without disruption.