
Ukraine Sanctions 44 Over Russian Duma Vote in Occupied Territories
Ukraine sanctioned 44 people linked to Russian Duma voting in occupied territories, as the EU signals possible similar measures.

Ukraine sanctioned 44 people linked to Russian Duma voting in occupied territories, as the EU signals possible similar measures.

Russia operates a complex shadow air fleet to supply troops in Africa’s Sahel, circumventing Western sanctions with military and private flights across multiple countries.

Latvia releases a registry of 170 companies trading with Russia and Belarus despite the war, aiming to increase transparency and influence market decisions.

Venezuela released 131 political prisoners after first-round talks with opposition, agreeing on judicial reforms amid ongoing national reconciliation efforts.

Russia's General Prosecutor's Office designates the American Human Rights Foundation as 'undesirable' due to its Tyranny Tracker project and ties to opposition figures.

Venezuela's government and opposition plan direct talks in Caracas to discuss earthquake aid and election schedules amid ongoing political tensions.

Russia’s July oil and gas revenues are expected to rise 60% year-on-year due to higher global oil prices, despite ongoing sanctions and a weaker year-to-date performance.

Ukraine's coordinated attacks on Wildberries warehouses in Saint Petersburg region, Tver, and Crimea have caused fires and operational halts, disrupting major e-commerce logistics hubs.

Russia has indefinitely closed the Azov-Don Canal after Ukrainian drone strikes on vessels, disrupting key grain export routes and triggering a spike in wheat prices.

Tatiana Kurashkevich, a Russian citizen, was arrested in Georgia on U.S. sanctions evasion charges, highlighting intensified international enforcement and potential trade sector impacts.