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  • What does the expiration of the START Treaty mean?
    On February 5, 2026, New START, the last treaty between Russia and the United States that limited their nuclear arsenals, expired. RBC reports on how Moscow and Washington approached this date and what will happen afterward.On February 5, 2026, the Russian-American Treaty on Measures for the Further Reduction and Limitation of Strategic Offensive Arms (New START), the last agreement that limited t...
  • London fines Bank of Scotland for violating sanctions against Russia
    British authorities fined the Bank of Scotland for violating anti-Russian sanctions. The bank explained that it missed dozens of transactions due to a mistransliteration of a client's name. Moscow condemns Western sanctions. The UK Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI) has fined the Bank of Scotland for violating sanctions against Russia, according to the British government's website...
  • Where are Russia's assets frozen and what has Putin allowed some of them to be transferred to?
    The Russian President stated that some of the Russian assets frozen in the West could be used to rebuild territories. RBC's infographic shows the amount of Russian sovereign wealth held in each country. The total volume of frozen sovereign assets, i.e. national reserves managed by the Bank of Russia until 2......
  • The Telegraph reported on the sanctions being prepared against the US over Greenland.
    European countries hope that increasing their influence in the Arctic will persuade Trump to abandon his plans to annex Greenland. If Trump objects to the deployment of NATO forces on the island, the EU intends to impose sanctions. The European Union is preparing a plan to impose sanctions on American companies if US President Donald Trump rejects a proposal to deploy NATO forces in Greenland, The...
  • London has ruled out the use of Russian assets after the EU rejected the idea.
    Starmer advocated using Russian assets to aid Kyiv, but after the EU refused to take such a step, Britain announced it would not act alone. The Russian Central Bank had previously filed a lawsuit over the freezing of its reserves in the West.The UK has ruled out the possibility of independently using frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine after European Union countries abandoned a similar decision, ...
  • Britain imposed sanctions against Tatneft and RussNeft
    Под санкциями Британии оказались «Татнефть», «Русснефть», ННК и «Руснефтегаз», российские и зарубежные производители хлопковых изделий, иностранные сырьевые трейдеры и пять физлиц. Москва считает санкции незаконными Великобритания внесла в санкционный список «Татнефть» и «Русснефть», следует из сообщения Минфина Соединенного Королевства. Также под ограничения, подразумевающие заморозку активов, по...
  • The EU will discuss the fate of Russia's assets. In which countries are they frozen?
    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...
  • How are the frozen Russian assets that the EU wants to seize distributed?
    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......
  • British banks have spoken out against the use of Russian assets.
    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...
  • Britain imposed sanctions against Dugin and the Rybar Telegram channel.
    The restrictive measures also affected the Foundation for the Support and Protection of the Rights of Compatriots Living Abroad and the Belgian-based Russian-language media projects Golos and Euromore. Moscow calls the Western sanctions illegal. Alexander DuginThe UK has imposed sanctions against Russian philosopher Alexander Dugin, the Center for Geopolitical Expertise he founded, the Rybar proje...
  • Zakharova described Britain's sanctions against Dugin as "outdone herself."
    Alexander DuginThe UK outdid itself when it imposed sanctions against Russian philosopher Alexander Dugin and the Center for Geopolitical Expertise he founded, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said in a conversation with RIA Novosti. "Britain has outdone itself... They used to sponsor and celebrate terrorists. Now they've started persecuting their victims," ​​Zakharova said. O...
  • Как распределены российские замороженные активы в западных странах
    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......
  • Nabiullina named the main factor in Russia's economic adaptation to sanctions.
    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...
  • Ирак предложил США разрабатывать крупнейшее месторождение вместо ЛУКОЙЛа
    Американскую компанию, которой будет передано в управление месторождение Западная Курна — 2, выберут в ходе конкурса; с кем ведутся переговоры, не уточняется. Сейчас в проекте участвует ЛУКОЙЛ, который попал под санкции США Министерство нефти Ирака начало переговоры с американскими компаниями для передачи одной из них в управление крупнейшего в стране месторождения Западная Курна — 2, в разработке...
  • London has exempted LUKOIL's international assets from sanctions until February 26.
    British authorities have lifted sanctions on the company that owns LUKOIL's foreign assets. The measures will remain in effect until the end of February 2026. London reserves the right to revoke this license at any time.The UK has issued a license to continue operations with Lukoil International GmbH, which includes all of LUKOIL's foreign assets, until February 26, according to a license publishe...
  • What is the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and how does it invest in the Russian economy?
    Content: What is the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) and what is its mission? History of the foundation and legal status The main objectives and areas of work of the fund Investment Mechanism: How the Russian Direct Investment Fund Works Project portfolio and examples of major investments The Role of the Russian Direct Investment Fund in Regional Development and Innovation What is the Russia...
  • Reuters has learned that London has temporarily lifted sanctions on LUKOIL's Bulgarian refinery.
    British authorities have issued operating licenses to Lukoil Bulgaria EOOD and Lukoil Neftochim Burgas AD until February 14. Bulgaria is also seeking sanctions relief from the US. The UK has temporarily lifted sanctions on LUKOIL's Burgas refinery and its petrol stations to allow them to operate.REUTERS , citing sources, reports that the United States plans to make a similar decision by the end of...
  • Iraqi officials reported wage arrears at a LUKOIL oil field.
    The issue concerns approximately 1,300 Iraqi LUKOIL employees working at the West Qurna-2 field in Basra, according to Eco Iraq Observatory. Following the sanctions, LUKOIL previously declared force majeure at the field.About 1,300 Iraqi LUKOIL employees working at the West Qurna-2 field in Basra have faced a six-week salary delay due to US sanctions , according to the research organization Eco Ir...
  • Pharmaceutical companies see a threat to EU security due to bacteria in Ukraine
    Antibiotic-resistant superbugs have been detected in Ukrainian soldiers since the beginning of the conflict, and now they pose a threat to Europe, according to a foundation developing antibiotics.The Ukrainian conflict threatens Europe with antibiotic-resistant "superbugs," said Henry Skinner, CEO of the AMR Action Fund, which specializes in investing in antimicrobials. His article was published o...
  • Princess Eugenie's art gallery has been accused of violating sanctions against Russia.
    According to British authorities, Hauser & Wirth supplied "luxury goods to individuals associated with Russia" between April and December 2022. The Times reports that the person in question is Princess Eugenie of York, a Moscow-based collector.HM Revenue & Customs has accused the contemporary art gallery Hauser & Wirth, whose London branch is directed by Princess Eugenie of York, the daughter of P...
  • Britain to ban seaborne shipments of Russian LNG
    The ban on the provision of transportation and insurance services for Russian LNG will be introduced gradually and in consultation with the EU , which previously imposed sanctions on Russian gas. Moscow calls the Western restrictive measures illegal.Britain plans to ban companies from providing transportation and insurance services for Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG), Reuters reports , citing ...
  • The buyer of LUKOIL's assets abroad warned of market oversaturation.
    Если снять все связанные с нефтью санкции в отношении России и Ирана, рынок может столкнуться с проблемой перенасыщения, заявил гендиректор Gunvor Group. По его словам, рекордные объемы нефти сейчас хранятся на танкерах Торбьорн Торнквист Западные санкции в отношении России и Ирана привели к тому, что рекордные объемы нефти хранятся на судах, что предотвращает избыток предложения на мировых рынках...
  • The United States imposed sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil.
    The sanctions are being imposed due to "Russia's lack of serious interest in the peace process," the Finance Ministry clarified . More than 30 subsidiaries of Rosneft and Lukoil are also subject to restrictions.The US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is imposing additional sanctions due to "Russia's lack of serious interest in the peace process," the US Treasury Depart...
  • The US has been given a month to wind down operations with Rosneft and LUKOIL.
    The US Treasury has given Rosneft, Lukoil, and their subsidiaries, which are subject to sanctions, until November 22. Moscow considers the sanctions illegal.The US Treasury Department has issued a license to wind down operations with Rosneft, LUKOIL, and their subsidiaries, in which the companies own 5......
  • The UK has imposed blocking sanctions against Lukoil and Rosneft.
    LUKOIL and Rosneft have been added to the sanctions list on the UK government's website. Measures have also been imposed on a number of banks and the National Payment Card System.The UK has imposed sanctions against LUKOIL and Rosneft. This information is published in the sanctions list on the UK government website. The measures include asset freezes, as well as sanctions on trust services and tra...
  • London has banned the import of petroleum products from Russian oil from third countries.
    Britain has imposed various sanctions against Russia's oil trade—in addition to a ban on the import of petroleum products, sanctions have been imposed on Rosneft and Lukoil, tankers, etc. Moscow has called the restrictions ineffective.As part of new sanctions against Russia, the UK will stop importing petroleum products derived from Russian oil in third countries, the UK government announced . "Th...
  • EU agrifood trade remains stable despite rising prices
    The United Kingdom led imports , accounting for €27.6 billion (+€1.2 billion, +5%), driven by high cocoa and chocolate prices . It was followed by the United States and Switzerland . In contrast, exports to China fell by €670 million (-10%) due to lower demand for grains, while exports to Thailand fell by €242 million, partly for the same reason. EU agricultural imports in June amounted to €15.3 b...
  • The European Union will partially restore sanctions against Iran.
    The European Union will reinstate a number of measures against Iran following the snapback mechanism activated by the UK, France, and Germany. The sanctions will affect the trade, financial, and transport sectors, as well as travel bans for individuals.The EU Council decided to partially reinstate sanctions against Iran, according to a statement. "Today, the EU Council agreed to re-impose a number...
  • Iran announced the US had offered to defer sanctions in exchange for uranium.
    Pezeshkian said Tehran and Washington failed to reach an agreement on the snapback issue. He said the US offered Iran a three-month grace period before reimposing sanctions on the condition that it hand over all its uranium.The United States agreed to give Iran a three-month grace period before reinstating UN Security Council sanctions, provided it hands over its entire batch of enriched uranium. ...