Tag: sanctions
Sanctions against Russia: the lessons of history
A quick glance in the rear view mirror shows that economic and diplomatic sanctions have little effect on the targeted countries. Joe Biden announced a “first tranche” of sanctions against…
Member countries quickly agree: EU puts Russian ministers on sanctions list
Member countries quickly agree EU puts Russian ministers on sanctions list 02/24/2022 02:29 am The European Union is responding to Moscow’s recognition of the separatist areas with a new package…
Crisis in Ukraine: what sanctions will the EU take against Russia?
Jacques Serais 7:35 a.m., February 23, 2022 The 27 EU member states on Tuesday approved a “sanctions package” “unanimously” against Russia, which will “hurt it very badly”, after its decision…
Russia crisis in the live ticker: +++ 00:50 EU puts new Russia sanctions into effect +++
The EU imposes new sanctions against Russia in the Ukraine crisis. Those affected include Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, Economics Minister Maxim Reshetnikov and Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Grigorenko, according…
Switzerland waives sanctions against Russia
The Federal Council condemns Russia’s international legal action. In addition, the state government wants to avoid that the EU sanctions can be circumvented via Switzerland. The discussion about the Swiss…
Swift Q&A: The “Nuclear Bomb” Among Sanctions
Questions and answers about Swift The “nuclear bomb” under the sanctions 2/23/2022, 6:44 p.m Most recently, the Ukrainian ambassador in Berlin called for Russia to be excluded from the Swift…
Ukraine-London sanctions 5 banks and 3 Russian personalities
Ukraine-London sanctions 5 banks and 3 Russian personalities | Photo credits: Efrem Lukatsky/AP/SIPA LONDON, Feb 22 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced on Tuesday that Britain will sanction…
can sanctions really put Russia under pressure?
Russian President Vladimir Putin during national celebrations of Defenders of the Fatherland Day in Moscow, February 23, 2022. ALEXEI NIKOLSKY / AP The diplomatic effort seems to have worn off.…
Advice on the Ukraine crisis: EU Council President announces crisis summit
Advice on the Ukraine crisis EU Council President announces crisis summit 02/23/2022, 5:17 p.m War in Europe is becoming more and more likely. The European Union reacted promptly: first with…
Ukraine: EU approves “sanctions package” against Russia “unanimously”
The head of French diplomacy Jean-Yves Le Drian has imposed sanctions on Russia after its decision to recognize separatist territories in eastern Ukraine. The 27 member states of the EU…
Wall Street: Wall Street in the red, uncertainties about sanctions against Moscow
PARIS (Reuters) – The New York Stock Exchange opened lower on Tuesday but the session could be volatile, as investors struggle to assess the impact of Moscow’s recognition of the…
Wall Street in the red, uncertainties on the sanctions against Moscow
PARIS, Feb 22 (Reuters) – The New York Stock Exchange opened lower on Tuesday but the session could be volatile as investors struggle to assess the impact of Moscow’s recognition…