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The decision, adopted in early December, came into force 20 days after its publication. EU financial institutions will strengthen their scrutiny of all transactions, and banks will also tighten risk mitigation measures. Financial Intelligence Service (FIS) deemed the move politicized.The decision to include Russia on the EU's money laundering blacklist has entered into force. A notice of this was ...

The United States supplies weapons to Ukraine and imposes sanctions against Russia, but remains the only country capable of engaging in dialogue with both sides. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters at a year-end press conference. The broadcast is available on the US State Department's YouTube channel. "We [the United States] don't provide weapons to Russia; we provide weapons to Ukrai...

On December 18, the EU may approve a "reparations loan" using Russian reserves, but there is no agreement among European leaders. RBC's infographic shows the volume of Russian sovereign assets held by each country.European leaders will discuss a "reparations loan" for Ukraine and the possible seizure of Russian assets at a summit in Brussels on December 18. Politico reported that disagreements amo...

The EU has agreed to an indefinite freeze on Russian reserves, and on December 18, leaders plan to approve a "reparations loan" using these funds. RBC's infographic shows the volume of Russian sovereign assets held by each country. The total volume of frozen Russian sovereign assets, i.e. national reserves managed by the Bank of Russia until 2......

Bankers are concerned about the legal risks that could arise from using Russian assets for loans to Ukraine , the FT reports. Moscow has repeatedly warned that it will retaliate against any actions taken with its foreign assets.Senior UK bankers have criticized the proposal to use frozen Russian assets because the British authorities have not offered them compensation in the event of retaliatory m...

Since February 2022, the population has fallen from 42 million to less than 36 million. By 2051, it is expected to fall to 25 million, Reuters reports . The waiting room of the Goshchansky City Hospital.Ukraine is on the brink of demographic collapse. After nearly four years of conflict, the country's population has shrunk to less than 36 million people, and according to government forecasts, if t...

The European Commission, bypassing the FATF, has added Russia to its blacklist of countries with a high risk of money laundering, Politico has learned. The registry has not yet been officially updated. This will lead to enhanced scrutiny of all transactions.The European Commission has added Russia to its blacklist of countries with a high risk of money laundering and terrorist financing, Politico ...

На фоне переговоров о мирном плане Трампа Европа обсуждает экспроприацию замороженных резервов России с целью кредита для Украины. Какой объем суверенных российских активов находится в каждой стране — в инфографике РБК Общий объем замороженных суверенных российских активов, то есть национальных резервов, находившихся до 2......

The Russian economy was able to adapt to sanctions thanks to its market nature, Nabiullina stated, noting the flexibility of businesses. She added that Russia approached these events with its accumulated financial stability. Elvira NabiullinaThe main factor that allowed the Russian economy to adapt to the "sanctions wave" was its market nature, Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina stated at the...

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán discussed energy cooperation and the settlement in Ukraine with Russian President Vladimir Putin . He did not coordinate his trip to Moscow with the EU . Read more in RBC's Viktor Orbán article.On November 28, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Kremlin reported that the consultations las...

На фоне политического и военного кризиса на Украине Зеленский заключает сделки по покупке оружия и газа, которые Киев не сможет себе позволить без финансирования ЕС, что остается под вопросом, пишет журналист The Telegraph Президент Украины Владимир Зеленский на фоне масштабного коррупционного скандала в стране, к которому причастны его сторонники, заключил несколько сделок о закупках в оборонном ...

The sanctions also affected Kirill Dmitriev, the first deputy minister of education and head of the Ministry of Agriculture of Russia and the former head of the Constitutional Court of Ukraine.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has imposed new sanctions against Russian officials. He announced this on his Telegram channel. According to a document posted on the website of the Ukrainian Presiden...

Canada's attempt to confiscate a Volga-Dnepr plane is illegal, and Ottawa must compensate the plane's owners, Russian Ambassador to Canada Oleg Stepanov told TASS . "Such actions are illegitimate. The aircraft must be unconditionally returned to its owner. Then, apparently, Canada will be required to compensate the plane's owners, Volga-Dnepr," he emphasized. According to Stepanov, "the Cana.........

Donald Trump has changed his mind about meeting with Vladimir Putin in Budapest, and the US Treasury has imposed sanctions on two of Russia's largest oil companies. RBC investigated why the US president changed his position and what NATO is offering him. How Trump has changed his rhetoric toward Russia.On the night of October 23, US President Donald Trump announced that he had cancelled a meeting ...

Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin12September 26, Minsk . On September 26, Belarusian and Russian Presidents Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin held talks in the Kremlin in various formats, lasting over five hours, BelTA reports. The heads of state discussed the international and regional situation, and in particular the ongoing standoff in Ukraine...

The possible unilateral confiscation of the An-124-100 aircraft belonging to the Russian airline Volga-Dnepr in Toronto is illegal and has a clear anti-Russian connotation, the Russian Embassy in Canada told RIA Novosti. “Regarding the possibility of Canada’s unilateral confiscation of private property, this was, from the very beginning, an openly politicized matter with clearly anti-Russian overt...

Dozens of individuals and legal entities, including organizations operating in Crimea and a number of Moldovan citizens, have been hit by Ukraine's new sanctions , which Zelensky said were "destabilizing" the country. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed decrees on three new sanctions packages against Russia. The documents were published on the head of state's website. Among those affect...

Carlos CuerpoThe Spanish government has supported the use of Russian assets to finance Ukraine, Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said, according toREUTERS . "From Spain, we advocate for the maximum possible increase in funding for Ukraine," he stated. The minister also added that Spain supports finding "creative" ways to use Russia's frozen assets. On August 11, the European Union transferred €1.6 b...

Zelensky announced his visits to Denmark and France and stated his intention to discuss with his allies pressure options to stop Russia. Moscow has pointed out the illegality of any Western restrictions.Ukraine intends to discuss with its allies options for pressuring Russia and its economy in the near future , Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated on Telegram. "In just a few hours, Denma...

Friedrich Merz believes that "even greater pressure will be needed" if Moscow does not agree to a meeting between Putin and Zelensky. He added that the European Union is "developing further sanctions."German Chancellor Friedrich Merz threatened to tighten sanctions against Russia if a meeting between Russian and Ukrainian Presidents Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy does not take place soon. ...

Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a telephone conversation with Donald Trump, during which the heads of state discussed defense cooperation, as well as American sanctions against Russia.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he had a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump. He said they discussed steps to resolve the conflict, anti-Russian sanctions, and a possible agreement b...

Zelensky said he had imposed sanctions on captains of Russia's shadow fleet. Three new sanctions packages have been prepared. Moscow considers the restrictions illegal and stresses that pressure on it is useless Volodymyr ZelenskyUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had imposed sanctions on captains of the Russian shadow fleet. In total, three new sanctions packages against Russia have b...

Photo istockphoto August 1, Minsk . In recent years, food prices in Ukraine have become closer to prices in the EU countries, and in some cases have exceeded the prices in neighboring countries. This was reported by TASS , citing the inflation report of the National Bank of Ukraine. "Since 2016, food prices in Ukraine in euros have grown by 79%, while in the EU countries - by 46%. The dynamics of ...

Trump mentioned tariffs on Russia and India, and indirectly the spat between Medvedev and Senator Graham. He called on the deputy chairman of the Security Council to "watch his words," adding that he was "entering very dangerous territory." Donald Trump Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, former President of the country Dmitry Medvedev should "watch his words", he is "entering very da...

New sanctions against Russia and its trade partners must be imposed immediately, Latvian Foreign Minister says. Trump has suggested his 50-day deadline could come sooner. Moscow calls ultimatums unacceptable Baiba Braže and Donald Trump Latvian Foreign Minister Baiba Braže believes that US President Donald Trump should not wait 5......

Alexander Lukashenko during a visit to a goat breeding farm near Mogilev Alexander Lukashenko during the grand opening ceremony of the XXXIV International Arts Festival "Slavianski Bazaar in Vitebsk" Alexander Lukashenko during a meeting with Moldovan politician and former President Igor Dodon Alexander Lukashenko during a visit to a goat breeding farm near Mogilev Alexander Lukashenko during the ...

Content: What is a moratorium in simple terms? Why are moratoriums introduced? Moratorium on business inspections Moratorium on bankruptcy Moratorium on the death penalty in Russia Moratorium on attacks on energy facilities What is important to know about moratoriums What is a moratorium in simple terms?A moratorium (from the late Latin moratorius, meaning "slowing") is a temporary suspension or p...

The sanctions that the European Union is preparing should prevent Russia from conducting a military operation and encourage it to agree to a ceasefire, Barrot said. The Kremlin stressed that it is impossible to speak to Moscow in the "language of ultimatums" Jean-Noël BarrotThe European Union is preparing to introduce the toughest sanctions against Russia since 2......

The sanctions , according to Zelensky, affected financial and cryptocurrency schemes. Among the legal entities affected were companies associated with mining and investments. Moscow considers the sanctions illegal and emphasizes that pressure is useless Volodymyr Zelensky Ukraine has introduced “special sanctions” against Russia aimed at financial schemes, “including cryptocurrency ones,” Ukrainia...