World Oct 21 The U.N. adopts resolution to end violence in Haiti, sanctions powerful gang leader By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press
World Sep 28 EU plans sanctions on Russian trade after ‘sham’ Ukraine referendum European Union officials say the 27-nation bloc should impose "biting sanctions" on Russian trade and hit officials responsible for "sham referendums" held in parts of Ukraine. By Lorne Cook, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press
World Sep 22 Hungary creates public poll to gauge support of EU sanctions on Russia BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary’s governing party says it wants to poll the country’s citizens on whether they support European Union sanctions imposed against Russia over its war in Ukraine. By Justin Spike, Associated Press
World Jun 27 Watch 8:37 How new sanctions from G-7 nations could impact Russia Leaders of the G-7 announced new measures Monday to try and punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine. The steps are designed to target Russia’s economy and military long term. But in the meantime, Russia’s total war in Ukraine marches… By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda
Nation May 29 Disregarding EU sanctions, Serbia secures ‘extremely favorable’ gas deal with Putin Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has refused to explicitly condemn Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and his country has not joined Western sanctions against Moscow. By Dusan Stojanovic, Associated Press
May 08 G-7 leaders stress unity on Ukraine as U.S. rolls out new sanctions against Russia By Sylvia Hui, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Leaders from the Group of Seven developed democracies have pledged to phasing out or banning the import of Russian oil, as they met with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stress their support. Continue reading
May 01 After sanctions, investors prepare for Russia to default By Ken Sweet, Associated Press Investors remain largely convinced that Russia will eventually default on its debts for the first time since 1917. The major ratings agencies Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s have declared Russia is in “selective default” on its obligations. Continue reading
Apr 28 Watch 5:21 New bill aims to use assets seized from wealthy Russians to arm and rebuild Ukraine By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn President Biden on Thursday said his administration was reviewing ways to convert assets seized from wealthy Russians with ties to Vladimir Putin and use them to help Ukraine with arms and reconstruction. New Jersey Rep. Tom Malinowski, a Democrat who… Continue watching
Apr 23 How sanctions are affecting the Russian economy By Ken Sweet, Fatima Hussein, Associated Press As the West moved to cut off Russia’s access to its foreign reserves, limit imports of key technologies and take other restrictive actions, the Kremlin launched some drastic measures to protect the economy. Continue reading
Apr 15 How leaks in U.S. ban on Russian seafood are undermining efforts to stop Putin’s war machine By Joshua Goodman, Helen Wieffering, Associated Press A U.S. ban on seafood imports from Russia over its invasion of Ukraine was supposed to sap billions of dollars from Vladimir Putin's war machine. Continue reading