Sanctions

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.

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.”…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Cease-fire attempt in Ukraine fails amid Russian shelling

By Associated Press

Ukrainian officials said Russian artillery fire and airstrikes had prevented residents from leaving before the agreed-to evacuations got underway. …

Russia takes steps to cushion itself from international economic punishments over Ukraine invasion

By Associated Press

Russia’s Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said Tuesday the government has readied measures to temporarily restrict foreign investors from divesting Russian assets, saying the step would help them make “a considered decision” rather than succumb to political pressure of sanctions.