President of Russia (1999–2008, 2012–present)
London property tied to Putin ally remains untouched by sanctions - ICIJ: Despite reforms to root out oligarchs who own U.K. real estate, the country has ...
icij.org/investigations/pandora-papers/london-property-tied-to-putin-ally-remains-untouched-by-sanctions/
Quick Glance: Luxury London Property Linked to Russian Official Avoids Sanctions
- A prestigious property in London associated with a high-ranking Russian official remained untouched after the United Kingdom imposed sanctions against him, as discovered by ICIJ, amidst challenges in enforcing sanctions.
- Through leaked documents from the 2021 Pandora Papers obtained by ICIJ, as well as records from the British Land Registry, it was revealed that the offshore company based in the British Virgin Islands, now under the control of a trust, still retains ownership of the five-story, red townhouse on Herbert Crescent, an exclusive location in central London.
- Transparency International UK, an anti-corruption advocacy group, issued a warning in late 2023 that the government had failed to track the assets of sanctioned individuals and companies in the UK, identifying 33 properties that should have been frozen but remain unrestricted.
- ICIJ has previously exposed UK properties owned by controversial international tycoons hidden under layers of corporate secrecy, including a prominent Ukrainian industrialist and the former Finance Minister of Malaysia, who is currently the subject of a high-profile anti-corruption investigation.
Cyprus to launch new unit targeting sanctions evaders - ICIJ: The new unit, slated to launch later this year, is the latest reform effort after Cyprus ...
icij.org/inside-icij/2024/02/cyprus-to-launch-new-unit-targeting-sanctions-evaders/
U.S. imposes more than 500 new Russia sanctions after Navalny’s death: The Treasury Department on Friday announced an aggressive expansion of existing financial ...
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/02/23/us-sanctions-russia-navalny/
Quick Glance: US Targets Russia with Over 500 New Sanctions
- The US has announced over 500 new sanctions against Russia, including measures targeting Russia's main card payment system, financial and military institutions, and officials involved in the imprisonment of Alexei Navalny.
- The newly-announced US measures also include nearly 100 firms and individuals who will face export restrictions.
- Russian banks and military-industrial enterprises have adapted and developed workarounds to evade existing sanctions.
- The EU has also announced new sanctions, targeting nearly 200 companies and individuals accused of helping Russia procure weapons or being involved in the kidnapping of Ukrainian children - something Moscow denies.
Foreign ministers back new Russia sanctions following Navalny’s death: EU to sanction 30 individuals and entities “responsible for the murder” of opposition ...
politico.eu/article/foreign-ministers-back-new-russia-sanctions-following-navalnys-death/
Quick Glance: EU Imposes Sanctions Following Nawalny's Death
- The EU enforces sanctions against Russia in response to Nawalny's death during the presidential election.
- The EU blames Putin and Russian authorities for Nawalny's death, calling for consequences. Nawalny's widow believes he was murdered in the camp.
- EU foreign ministers plan to issue a statement on Putin's controversial election victory and impose sanctions on double-digit justice representatives.
- Existing economic sanctions against Russia due to the Ukraine conflict, as well as new sanctions on the second anniversary of the conflict, are already in place.
‘Share My Rage.’ Read Yulia Navalnaya’s First Interview Since Her Husband’s Death in Prison
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Quick Glance: The Legacy of Alexei Navalny: An Interview with Yulia Navalnaya
- The sudden death of Alexei Navalny has shaken a revolutionary movement and deeply affected his family and friends.
- Yulia Navalnaya continues her husband's commitment to fight against Putin's regime.
- She discusses the tragedy, her decision to lead the opposition movement, and the ongoing threat posed by the regime.
- The Russian opposition unites around the memory of Alexei Navalny and the struggle for a democratic Russia.
Former NATO commander says Biden sanctions must ‘target Putin personally’: Former NATO commander James Stavridis said any additional sanctions on Russia from ...
thehill.com/policy/defense/4487178-former-nato-commander-biden-sanctions-putin-personally/
EU ministers agree sanctions over Navalny's death: European Union foreign ministers agreed on Monday to impose sanctions on people and organisations that bear ...
reuters.com/world/europe/eu-foreign-ministers-approved-sanctions-relation-navalnys-death-2024-03-18/
Report on satellite images: Russia apparently supplies oil to North Korea: North Korea is to be isolated by UN sanctions. De facto, however, it continues to do ...
spiegel.de/ausland/russland-nordkorea-moskau-liefert-offenbar-oel-nach-nordkorea-gegen-waffen-a-0098e99a-bfec-4195-83e5-81cc2ef1a3d2
Hundreds of companies bankrupt: How robust is Russia's economy?: The number of corporate bankruptcies in Russia has risen sharply since the beginning of 2024 ...
businessinsider.de/politik/international-politics/hunderte-unternehmen-pleite-wie-robust-ist-russlands-wirtschaft/
Russia: In the wake of the arms industry: Russia has come to terms with many Western sanctions and found workarounds. This makes it easier for President Putin to ...
tagesschau.de/ausland/europa/russland-wirtschaft-sanktionen-100.html
Sanctions put pressure on supply: Munz: "The next heating outages in Russia are coming"
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Munz-Naechste-Heizungsausfaelle-in-Russland-kommen-article24651045.html
How Resilient Is Putin? - Project Syndicate: As Russia prepares for another sham presidential election, the West is introducing new sanctions over the death of ...
project-syndicate.org/onpoint/how-resilient-is-putin
Citizens have little impact on sanctions: Why isn't Russia's economy collapsing?: The Russian government never tires of boasting about the resilience of its ...
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Warum-bricht-Russlands-Wirtschaft-nicht-ein-article24641680.html
Russia's war of aggression: Putin calls on Russian banks to do business in annexed Ukrainian territories
spiegel.de/ausland/russland-wladimir-putin-fordert-banken-zu-geschaeften-in-annektierten-ukrainischen-gebieten-auf-a-0e6e1ca5-fc1d-44e3-beba-d7860e5130f9
🇺🇸🇷🇺 A week after the death of Alexei Navalny, Vladimir Putin's fiercest critic, the US is set to impose sanctions on more than 500 targets involved in ... Show more
Biden administration to impose major sanctions to hold Russia accountable for Navalny's death
nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/biden-administration-impose-major-sanctions-hold-russia-accountable-na-rcna139599
Switzerland plans peace conference: Baerbock: "Giving in to Putin would be the end of the UN Charter"
n-tv.de/mediathek/videos/politik/Baerbock-Putin-nachzugeben-waere-Ende-der-UN-Charta-article24760420.html
“Russia is already running out of money,” says top Russian economist: Russia's war economy is in full swing. But Putin will soon run out of money ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/russland-geht-das-geld-aus-sagt-russischer-top-oekonom-igor-lipsits/
Block the Black Sea Pipeline for Putin's War Chest: Nations should actively advocate for the diversification of energy sources and the establishment of ...
commondreams.org/opinion/black-sea-putin-war-chest
War chest is bulging: Putin has won the oil war: The oil price cap against Moscow has failed resoundingly: the Kremlin is now earning more from oil sales than ...
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Den-Ol-Krieg-hat-Putin-gewonnen-article24608171.html
But sanctions work: Ambassador in Moscow: Putin “not willing to negotiate at all”
n-tv.de/politik/Botschafter-in-Moskau-Putin-ueberhaupt-nicht-verhandlungsbereit-article24620300.html
Will Russia's war economy soon run out of money?: Vladimir Putin wants to further increase his military spending in 2024. How much longer can the Russian economy ...
zdf.de/nachrichten/politik/ausland/russland-wirtschaft-staatshaushalt-ukraine-krieg-100.html
U.S. targets Russian oligarchs as it weighs response to Navalny’s death: A suite of enforcement actions was announced by the Department of Justice on Thursday.
washingtonpost.com/business/2024/02/22/russia-sanctions-oligarch-doj/
'Additional sanctions' against Russia being considered after Navalny death, says Biden
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/02/19/biden-sanctions-navalny-putin-russia/72659697007/
After Alexei Navalny's death: Estonia's Prime Minister Kaja Kallas calls for tougher sanctions against Russia
berliner-zeitung.de/news/nach-alexej-nawalnys-tod-estlands-kaja-kallas-fordert-haertere-sanktionen-gegen-russland-li.2188554
Father close to Putin: Justice overturns EU sanctions against ex-F1 driver: Nikita Mazepin will drive for Haas in Formula 1 for one season alongside Mick ...
n-tv.de/sport/formel1/Justiz-kippt-EU-Sanktionen-gegen-Ex-F1-Pilot-article24817607.html
Former top FBI official sentenced to over 4 years in prison for helping "Putin's henchman"
axios.com/2023/12/15/fbi-official-charles-mcgonigal-russian-oligarch-sentenced
Quick Glance: Ex-FBI Agent Sentenced for Aiding Russian Oligarch
- Image caption: Charles McGonigal, 55, pleaded guilty in August to money laundering and conspiracy charge
- McGonigal is one of the highest-ranking FBI agents ever charged with a crime
- He was the special agent in charge of the FBI's counterintelligence division in New York before retiring in 2018
- In court filings, McGonigal claimed the money was part of a loan for a business
EU decides on new Russia sanctions: Putin's precious raw material is affected: The EU has agreed on further punitive measures against Russia. Diamonds are now ...
t-online.de/nachrichten/ausland/eu/id_100302882/eu-beschliesst-neue-russland-sanktionen-putins-edler-rohstoff-ist-betroffen.html
The Sanctions Against Russia Are Starting to Work: Economic penalties gain force over time, and for average Russians, the pain is finally setting in.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2023/12/russia-economic-sanctions-putin/676253/
#VantageThisWeek : Russia's economy expanded by 3.6% in 2023 despite heavy sanctions from Western nations. According to the International Monetary Fund's assessment ... Show more
EU adopts 12th sanctions package targeting Russia over Ukraine war - UPI.com: European lawmakers have adopted their 12th package of punitive measures targeting ...
upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2023/12/19/belgium-EU-sanctions-Russia/7751702966696/
Quick Glance: Moscow Triumphs Amidst Frozen Front and Stalled Western Aid for Ukraine
- Moscow is in a festive mood despite being a wartime capital with significant Russian casualties in Ukraine.
- With Russia occupying 30% of Ukraine and Western aid stalling, President Putin ends 2023 triumphantly.
- Putin emphasizes Russian economic and military strength, while also generating positive coverage from visits to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
- Russia operates well under external pressure and is likely to reelect Putin in March 2024.
Joe Biden left no doubt during his appearance on Friday afternoon: “Putin is responsible for Navalny’s death,” said the US President in the White House ... Show more tinyurl.com/yw6c5v3b
President Joe Biden announced “more than 500 new sanctions against Russia” on 23 February for its ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the White House reported ... Show more
EU court rules in favour of Russian oligarchs Fridman and Aven in blow to sanctions regime
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EU mulls fresh sanctions over Navalny death: The EU has vowed to hold Moscow accountable after the death of dissident Alexei Navalny. Brussels is also brewing up ...
dw.com/en/eu-mulls-fresh-sanctions-over-navalny-death/a-68302726
The West needs to rethink: the sanctions against Russia don't work that way: Ordinary Russians are no longer allowed to bring cars into the EU ...
n-tv.de/politik/Die-Sanktionen-gegen-Russland-funktionieren-so-nicht-article24416089.html
Vladimir Putin denounces US dollar's foreign policy dominance: "To use the dollar as a tool of foreign policy struggle is one of the biggest strategic mistakes ...
markets.businessinsider.com/news/currencies/vladimir-putin-us-dollar-tucker-carlson-yuan-ruble-reserve-currency-2024-2
Why is the Russian economy booming even though the country is at war?: Putin has completely restructured the system because of Western sanctions ...
welt.de/wirtschaft/plus249208834/Ukraine-Krieg-Der-erstaunliche-Boom-der-russischen-Wirtschaft.html
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The Rotenberg Files - OCCRP: When the oligarch brothers Boris and Arkady Rotenberg were sanctioned for being part of Putin's inner circle ...
occrp.org/en/rotenberg-files/
weiweweek ban: Putin stops diesel export ban: Russian refineries can earn more from fuel abroad than on the domestic market. As a result ...
n-tv.de/wirtschaft/Putin-stoppt-Exportverbot-fuer-Diesel-article24444820.html
How Vladimir Putin brought Russia’s economy back from the brink: Also on the daily podcast: immigration in Britain and making lorries green
economist.com/podcasts/2024/04/09/how-vladimir-putin-brought-russias-economy-back-from-the-brink
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Billionaire who wants off Canada’s Russia sanctions list denounces Putin - National | Globalnews.ca
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EU court annuls sanctions on two Russian businessmen: A European Union court on Wednesday annulled EU sanctions on two Russian businessmen ...
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Think tank: Russia increasingly dependent on “rogue states”: Sanctions are driving Russia into the arms of rogue states and deepening its dependence on China ...
businessinsider.de/politik/international-politics/thinktank-russland-zunehmend-abhaengigkeit-von-schurkenstaaten/
Putin wants to avoid sanctions - Iran plays an important role in this: Western sanctions against Russia's economy are forcing Putin's regime to explore new trade ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/putin-will-sanktionen-umgehen-dabei-spielt-der-iran-eine-wichtige-rolle/
Elvira Nabiullina: The Woman Who Built Russia's War Economy: Nabiullina has been head of the Russian Central Bank since 2013. It was once celebrated ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/international-business/elvira-nabiullina-die-frau-die-fuer-putin-russlands-kriegswirtschaft-aufbaute/
Filling the ‘teapots’: How Russia, Iran bypass Western sanctions on oil: The two top global energy producers have devised ways to circumvent the US-led economic ...
trtworld.com/business/filling-the-teapots-how-russia-iran-bypass-western-sanctions-on-oil-17617547
After #VladimirPutin defeats sanctions, #EU mulls new plan against #Russia using frozen asset revenue | WATCH
Sanctions need evidence: The EU court in Luxembourg has lifted sanctions against two Russian oligarchs. Sounds outrageous, but it's not.
sueddeutsche.de/meinung/eu-sanktionen-russland-kommentar-1.6538300
Paid articlePaid EU vows new sanctions will be leveled on Russia over Alexei Navalny's death - UPI.com
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Rogue Russia threatens the world, not just Ukraine: The West must show its enemy is Vladimir Putin, not 143m ordinary Russians
economist.com/leaders/2024/03/14/rogue-russia-threatens-the-world-not-just-ukraine
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Abramovich re-appeals Ukraine-linked EU sanctions: The Russian oligarch and ex-Chelsea FC owner saw funds frozen for his apparent ties to Putin.
euronews.com/my-europe/2024/04/08/abramovich-re-appeals-ukraine-linked-eu-sanctions
Putin rails against ‘illegitimate sanctions’ on Russia: Russian President Vladimir Putin railed against “illegitimate sanctions” from the West amid his country’s ...
thehill.com/policy/international/4167413-putin-rails-against-illegitimate-sanctions-on-russia/
Quick Glance: Putin criticizes 'illegitimate sanctions' on Russia
- Putin addresses the relationship with the West and the war in Ukraine in his 17-minute speech.
- Russia halted an international grain deal last month.
- President Biden expressed concern over the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin and held Putin potentially responsible.
The Bundestag has decided to continue to provide military support to Ukraine. However, a motion from the Union that explicitly mentioned the delivery of Taurus ... Show more www.handelsblatt.com/politik/international/ukraine-usa-planen-sanktionen-gegen-mehr-als-500-ziele-in-russland/27982126.html
Quick Glance: Ukraine Conflict: Scholz Rejects Taurus Delivery
- Chancellor Olaf Scholz rejects the delivery of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine to avoid Germany's involvement in the war.
- The Ukrainian army withdraws from the town of Lastotschkyne as Russian forces advance.
- A partisan group shares a video of old Russian tanks in Crimea, highlighting the use of outdated weapons.
- Russia avoids publicly addressing the anniversary of the invasion in Ukraine, according to the Institute for War Studies.
Sanctions fizzle out: Putin's clever handling of Western pressure: For 2023, Russia expects economic growth of 1.5 percent, contrary to all forecasts and ...
focus.de/politik/ausland/gastbeitrag-von-gabor-steingart-unbequeme-putin-wahrheiten-die-ein-kluger-westen-nicht-mehr-ignorieren-darf_id_214970099.html
Europe and the USA must prove that democracies are superior in an emergency: Europe and the USA must prove that democracies are also superior in an emergency ...
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Russian central bank: Few alternatives to the Chinese yuan: The West is tightening its sanctions against Russia. The Russian central bank reveals that it has few ...
businessinsider.de/politik/international-politics/russische-zentralbank-kaum-alternativen-zum-chinesischen-yuan/
Crypto Fuels Russian Shadow Trade for Weapons Parts: How Russian middlemen used the cryptocurrency tether to avoid U.S. sanctions and procure parts for drones ...
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UK Sanctions Key Figures Behind Kara-Murza’s 25-Year Sentence: Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
occrp.org/en/daily/17892-uk-sanctions-key-figures-behind-kara-murza-s-25-year-sentence
As Putin orchestrates his reelection, a resilient Russian economy is a key selling point
english.elpais.com/international/2024-03-12/as-putin-orchestrates-his-reelection-a-resilient-russian-economy-is-a-key-selling-point.html
Drone attacks and sanctions: The Russian oil dilemma: The Russian oil industry is in trouble - not only the Western sanctions, but also the drone attacks from ...
wiwo.de/politik/europa/drohnen-und-sanktionen-das-russische-oel-dilemma/29732996.html
Vladimir Putin orders creation of Russian game consoles, cloud delivery system, and OS
techspot.com/news/102440-putin-orders-creation-russian-game-consoles-cloud-delivery.html
Putin Pushes Funding for Russia's Nuclear-Powered Spacecraft Project: President Vladimir Putin urged his government to find funds for a plan to develop a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-15/putin-pushes-funding-for-nuclear-powered-spacecraft-project
Paid articlePaid Ships with millions of barrels of Russian diesel off Brazil: That's why the 3.7 million barrels of Russian diesel on ships in Brazil are a major problem for ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/schiffe-mit-millionen-barrel-russischem-diesel-liegen-vor-brasilien/
Putin gifts Russian-made car to North Koreas Kim Jong Un, violating UN sanctions: Putin gifts Russian-made car to North Koreas Kim Jong Un, violating UN ...
wionews.com/world/putin-gifts-russian-made-car-to-north-koreas-kim-jong-un-violates-un-sanction-691948
Quick Glance: Kim Jong Un Receives Car Gift from Putin
- Kim Jong Un receives car gift from Putin during meeting in Russia.
- Gift may violate UN ban agreed upon by Russia.
- Both countries strengthen ties amid international isolation.
- South Korea monitors cooperation and urges compliance with UN resolutions.
asiatimes.com/2024/03/putins-gold-strategy-explains-why-sanctions-failed/ Putin’s gold strategy explains why sanctions failed
Western sanctions are affecting Russia's oil exports: Russia admits that Western sanctions are affecting its oil exports. The country is therefore looking for ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/international-business/wie-westliche-sanktionen-russlands-oelexporte-beeintraechtigen/
President Biden meets Alexei Navalny's widow and daughter: The private meeting came as the US prepared to announced a new raft of sanctions against Russia.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68378730
Quick Glance: Biden meets Navalny's Widow and Daughter
- President Biden offered condolences and pledged sanctions against Russia.
- Navalny's death strengthened opposition against Putin in Russia.
- Biden urges support for Ukraine against Russian invasion.
EU sanctions won't prevent 6 more years of power for Putin: President Vladimir Putin is certain to be “re-elected” in Russia’s upcoming elections ...
de.euronews.com/my-europe/2024/03/15/etwas-ist-schief-gelaufen-warum-eu-sanktionen-sechs-weitere-jahre-macht-fur-putin-nicht-ve
White House to target Russia with 'major sanctions' in response to Navalny's death
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Quick Glance: White House Plans Sanctions for Navalny's Death
- White House preparing 'major sanctions' against Russia in response to Navalny's death.
- Sanctions to cover Russian defense industrial base and revenue sources fueling aggression and repression.
- Details of sanctions undisclosed; focus on pursuing those evading sanctions.
- Experts propose financial measures to weaken Russia, from seizing Central Bank funds to lowering Russian oil price cap.
Breaking news: EU imposes new sanctions against Russia: The EU states are imposing new sanctions against Russia on the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine ...
n-tv.de/newsletter/breakingnews/EU-verhaengt-neue-Russland-Sanktionen-article24751805.html
Quick Glance: Fresh Measures Against Russia on War Anniversary
- The EU is preparing new sanctions for the second anniversary of the Ukraine war.
- The package includes expanded asset freezes and sanctions on companies.
- The sanctions are expected to be formalized and published by the anniversary.
- The package does not introduce new broad economic sanctions, targeting individuals and businesses.
EU rejects claims it considers sanctions on Carlson over Putin interview: The European Commission on Thursday (8 February) dismissed reports that it was ...
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Quick Glance: Putin's Bold Statements to the West
- Putin addresses Western audience for the first time since Ukraine invasion.
- Blames USA and NATO solely for the war.
- Avoids answering critical questions about human rights abuses and authoritarian rule.
- Shows wit and knowledge in lengthy interview, criticizing the West's treatment of Russia.
Russia seeks US to allow sanctioned Putin to attend Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/09/26/7421439/
War against Ukraine: North Korea's dictator Kim is said to have arrived in Russia
spiegel.de/ausland/russland-ukraine-news-das-geschah-in-der-nacht-zu-dienstag-12-september-a-ea6219d6-62a4-4560-8d8d-4b437694e1f5
Cypriot president pledges government probe into Cyprus Confidential revelations: European lawmakers called to fix “weak link” in the bloc’s financial system in ...
indianexpress.com/article/express-exclusive/cypriot-president-pledges-government-probe-into-cyprus-confidential-revelations-9029207/
Quick Glance: Cyprus Shields Putin Allies from Western Sanctions
- An influx of foreign money, mostly Russian, has brought wealth to some but left Cyprus with a shady financial reputation.
- An investigation by ICIJ, Paper Trail Media, and 67 media partners reveals Cyprus' significant role in moving dirty money for Putin's regime and other dictators.
- The results of the eight-month investigation illustrate Russia's long-standing dominance over Cyprus' intertwined worlds of politics and finance.
- PwC's Cypriot unit assisted Russian oligarchs in undermining Western sanctions aimed at cutting off Putin's war funding.
China accuses UK of violating international law after sanctions over Ukraine war: China has accused Britain of violating international law after the UK announced ...
news.sky.com/story/china-accuses-uk-of-violating-international-law-after-sanctions-over-ukraine-war-13024148
Russia lives from the war economy, but that is risky: It seems that Russia's economy is taking the sanctions imposed by the West in its stride ...
businessinsider.de/wirtschaft/international-business/russland-lebt-von-der-kriegswirtschaft-doch-das-ist-riskant/
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