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Russian Sanctions
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E.U.’s Russian Oil Ban Stalls as Hungary Holds up Sanctions
Orbán wants a ‘crazy’ total opt-out from the ban, one diplomat says. Talks are set to re-start by Tuesday.
Slovakia, Hungary Won’t Back E.U. Sanctions on Russian Energy
Slovakia and Hungary said Tuesday that they will not support sanctions against Russian energy that the European Union…
Soccer’s Governing Body Announces More Bans on Russia
The UEFA Champions League, soccer’s governing body, announced Monday the Russian women’s soccer team will be banned from…
The E.U. is Set to Propose a Russian Oil Embargo, but Putin Ally Hungary Pushes Back: ‘It Makes No Sense’
The European Union is getting ready to propose a ban on Russian oil, but Hungary has been vocal in its opposition.
E.U. Commission Set to Propose Phasing out Russian Oil by End of Year
Income from energy exports has been critical for financing Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Gas Embargo to Plunge Germany into ‘Sharp Recession’, According to Experts
Report estimates Germany would grow by 1.9 percent this year if gas imports are banned.
Japan, U.S. to Exclude Russian COVID Vaccines Over Ukraine Invasion
Japan and the United States are set to exclude Russian COVID-19 vaccines from a list of items subject…
Russia Threatens Legal Action if Forced into Sovereign Debt Default
Russia will take legal action if the West tries to force it to default on its sovereign debt,…
Russia Edges Close to Default on Debt, Puts Rubles Aside for Bondholders
U.S. Treasury stopped debt payments from frozen reserves
Russia Hit With New Round of U.S. Sanctions as Biden Decries ‘Major War Crimes’
The United States targeted Russian banks and elites with a new round of sanctions on Wednesday, including banning…