Apr 08 Japan announces expulsion of 8 Russian officials, imposes new sanctions By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says Moscow must be held accountable for "war crimes" in Ukraine. He says Japan will also ban imports of Russian lumber, vodka and other goods, and will prohibit new Japanese investment in Russia. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 9:30 Western nations impose new sanctions on Russia in response to atrocities in Ukraine By Nick Schifrin, Teresa Cebrian Aranda, Shoshana Dubnow Russian forces have almost completely left the region around Ukraine's capital and are now turning to the east, as evidence of atrocities committed by Russian troops mounts. The U.S. announced more economic punishment in response as European leaders considered additional… Continue watching
Apr 06 U.S. announces new sanctions on Putin’s daughters, Russian banks in response to ‘war crimes’ By Samuel Petrequin, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The United States has announced sanctions targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's two adult daughters and says it's toughening penalties against Russian banks in retaliation for "war crimes" in Ukraine. Continue reading
Apr 02 Head of Russia’s space program says sanctions could imperil future of space station By Associated Press Dmitry Rogozin, the head of Roscosmos, told reporters that the state agency is preparing a report on the prospects of international cooperation at the station, to be presented to federal authorities “after Roscosmos has completed its analysis.”… Continue reading
Apr 01 Sanctions on Russia mean a struggle for Cuban car owners looking for parts By Juan Zamorano, Gisela Salomon, Associated Press Tens of thousands of vehicles poured into Cuba from its Cold War allies in the Soviet bloc and later Russia over the past half century. Many are aging and need spare parts. Continue reading
Mar 31 As ruble rebounds, some question impact of sanctions against Russia By Ken Sweet, Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The Russian ruble has bounced back to almost its full value since before the West imposed economic sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 30 U.S. announces Iranian sanctions after missile attacks By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The United States sanctioned Iranian defense companies Wednesday after a spate of ballistic missile attacks on targets in Iraq and the Gulf. Continue reading
Mar 14 Israel grapples with fate of oligarchs as Ukraine war rages By Josef Federman, Ilan Ben Zion, Associated Press Israel is grappling with how to deal with dozens of Jewish Russian oligarchs as Western nations step up sanctions on businesspeople with ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Continue reading
Mar 10 British sanctions on Roman Abramovich leads to restrictions on Chelsea Football Club By Rob Harris, Associated Press Unprecedented restrictions have been placed on Chelsea’s ability to operate by the British government after owner Roman Abramovich is targeted in sanctions. Continue reading
Mar 05 Mastercard, Visa suspend operations in Russia after invasion By Associated Press Mastercard and Visa are suspending their operations in Russia, the companies said Saturday, in the latest blow to the country’s financial system after its invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading