Europe's leaders have given the green light for a six-month extension of sanctions against Russia, targeting various sectors like trade, finance, and energy. This decision came after Hungary lifted its objections, removing a significant roadblock. The sanctions, originally introduced in 2014 after t
Former U. S. President Donald Trump recently posted on social media, cautioning Russia about possible sanctions and tariffs if the ongoing conflict with Ukraine doesn't stop soon. He suggests that ending the war through a deal is the ideal solution, but if that doesn't happen, economic penalties are
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian touched down in Moscow on Friday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. This high-level gathering signifies a growing bond between the two nations, fueled by their shared challenge to Western influence. Both countries face economic sanctions from the West,
First, let's talk about the strategies used against Nicolás Maduro's regime. They've tried to stop him with punitive economic sanctions, but that didn't work. Then, the Biden administration lightened some of those sanctions, hoping Maduro would behave better, but no luck there either. Last year's el
Russia's energy sector, which greatly funds Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, has hit a few roadblocks. First, the U. S. led new sanctions on Russian oil. Next, key partners China and India said no to receiving Russian oil shipments. Lastly, Russia and Ukraine clashed over a gas pipeline inciden
Ukraine has caught two North Korean soldiers fighting with Russian forces in the Kursk region. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared this news on Telegram. These soldiers were injured but survived and are now talking to Ukrainian security services. This is a significant development as it's the first
In a significant move, the US and UK have hit Russian oil and gas companies with new sanctions. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy sees this as a big blow to Russia's war efforts. Two major Russian companies, Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, are now targeted. The UK says these companies help fund Putin's
On Friday, the United States introduced new sanctions aimed at Russia’s energy sector and its so-called "shadow fleet" of oil tankers. This move is seen as a last-ditch effort by the Biden administration to weaken the Russian economy in response to Moscow’s conflict in Ukraine. President Biden has
The Biden administration has recently unveiled its final military aid package for Ukraine, totaling $500 million. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was slated to reveal this figure at the last US-led Ukraine Defense Contact Group meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany. This assistance comes as the Whi
You know how sometimes you hear about hacking groups that cause trouble? Well, there’s this one in China called Flax Typhoon. They’ve been trying to get into government agencies to steal secret stuff. Recently, the US government said enough is enough and put sanctions on a Chinese company called Int
