Великобритания

The United Kingdom, consisting of four countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, plays a significant role in world politics, economy and culture. The country is rich in history, great literary traditions and architectural masterpieces. London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is the world's largest financial center and home to many cultural attractions. The UK is a founding member of the United Nations and NATO, and plays an important role in international relations. The British royal family and its traditions also attract the attention of millions of people around the world. The UK remains a key player on the world stage, with a unique blend of old traditions and modern progress.

  • The Foreign Ministry imposed sanctions against Britain and called its measures "a sham."
    More than seven people were subject to restrictions. The list includes British officials and third-country nationals collaborating with British think tanks and consulting centers. They have been banned from entering Russia. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Moscow The Foreign Office has decided to impose retaliatory sanctions against members of the UK establishment and "expert" community . ...
  • The FT reported on the German cellist's "too bold" ties to Russia.
    Moosdorf regularly speaks by phone with the Russian presidential adviser and attends music festivals in Moscow and St. Petersburg. The cellist himself has stated that music should remain separate from "political trash."Cellist Matthias Moosdorf, a member of the Bundestag from the Alternative for Germany (AfD), continues to maintain contacts with Russia that have proven "too bold" even for his own ...
  • The FT has revealed whether the UN will be able to stop being a "walking dead man."
    The UN could suffer the same fate as the League of Nations, which was closed due to its failure to stop World War II, the FT reports. Some former UN diplomats call it a "dead man walking," while others advocate for a change in structure and approach. US President Donald Trump's speech at the UN General AssemblyThe United Nations faces a deep crisis as it approaches its 8......
  • Britain lifted sanctions against Yevtushenkov's daughter.
    Tatyana Yevtushenkova was sanctioned by the UK in 2023. About ten years ago, she became the head of the Yevtushenkov family's London-based investment fund, Redline Capital.The UK has removed Tatyana Yevtushenkov, daughter of AFK Sistema founder Vladimir Yevtushenkov, from its sanctions list, the UK government announced . "The following entry has been removed from the Consolidated List and is no lo...
  • Putin extended counter-sanctions for two years
    Putin extended the ban on the import and export of certain products and raw materials from Russia, according to a government-approved list, including agricultural machinery, until the end of 2027. The measures affect legal entities from "unfriendly countries." Vladimir Putin President Vladimir Putin extended the restrictive measures on foreign trade, introduced by decree in March 2......
  • Bloomberg has learned the timeline for developing new G7 sanctions against Russia.
    G7 officials will finalize a new sanctions package within the next two weeks, according toBLOOMBERG , citing a source familiar with the situation who wished to remain anonymous. "They plan to complete the text within the next two weeks," the agency quotes the source as saying. The Group of Seven (G7) is an informal association of the most developed countries that holds annual forums to discuss fin...
  • A search was conducted at the office of a trader suspected of trading gold from Russia.
    Last week, Swiss authorities raided the office of Open Mineral AG, a trader in the canton of Zug. Investigators are looking into possible sanctions violations related to Russian gold trading.Swiss authorities have raided the office of metals trader Open Mineral AG as part of an investigation into possible sanctions violations and the trading of Russian gold, according to reports.BLOOMBERG citing s...
  • US calls on EU and G7 to impose tariffs on China and India over Russian oil
    The US has called on the EU and G7 countries to impose 50-100% tariffs on China and India to stop them buying Russianoil .BLOOMBERG writes that Washington is also discussing with the EU the seizure of Russian frozen assetsThe US has called on the EU and G7 members to impose "significant tariffs" on imports from China and India to stop them buying Russian oil, and has called an emergency G7 financi...
  • Kallas announced the extension of EU sanctions against Russia
    Kaja KallasThe European Union has decided to extend anti-Russian sanctions, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas announced on social media. "We have just extended our sanctions against Russia," she wrote. According to Kallas, the EU has also finalized the 19th sanctions package. It includes additional restrictions on Russian oil sales , shady oil tankers, and ...
  • Norway, following the EU, has lowered the price ceiling on Russian oil.
    Norway, as part of sanctions against Russia, has lowered the maximum price for RussianOil prices fell from $60 to $47.6, the country's government reports . Thus, the authorities have banned the import and transfer of Russian oil and petroleum products to Norway, the EU , and third countries if their price exceeds $47.6. Furthermore, they have banned the provision of brokerage services, technical a...
  • The Wall Street Journal has learned that Trump has not committed to sanctions against Russia.
    Trump, at a meeting of the "coalition of the willing," did not make clear commitments to new US sanctions against Russia, contrary to the expectations of European leaders, writes WSJ . US President Donald Trump has not made a clear commitment to impose new US sanctions against Russia, despite agreements with European leaders, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reports, citing officials who attended the...
  • US Bison Producers Gain Access to EU and Australian Markets
    In addition, Australia announced the lifting of restrictions on American bison, first introduced in 2003. The trade deal with the European Union has long been fought for by American producers, said Jim Matheson, executive director of the National Bison Producers Association. “The EU has been our main target for a number of years now,” he explained. “I would say we’ve been pushing for tariffs and c...
  • Trump's special envoy leaves 'coalition of the willing' meeting after 40 minutes
    At the Elysee PalaceWitkoff stayed for about 45 minutes. The US president's special envoy is expected to join the leaders of the "coalition of the willing" when they call Trump.Steve Witkoff US Presidential Special Envoy Steve Witkoff left the Elysee Palace, where the meeting of countries from the so-called coalition of the willing is taking place, approximately 45 minutes after it began, a corres...
  • Kadyrov accused the UK of hypocrisy after sanctions against his mother.
    Kadyrov called the UK's decision to impose sanctions against his mother, Aimani, absurd . According to the Chechen leader, the sanctions will not affect Aimani Kadyrov's family or their activities.London "has once again demonstrated the absurdity and hypocrisy of its policies," Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov said on Telegram after Britain imposed sanctions on his mother, Aimani. London added Kadyro...
  • Zelensky called on the US to support Ukraine "at a critical time."
    Zelensky believes that the United States should be on Ukraine's side "at this critical time." He also said that a "coalition of the willing" will discuss with Trump the issue of strengthening sanctions against Russia.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a "coalition of the willing" will speak with US President Donald Trump about increasing sanctions pressure on Russia. Zelenskyy ...
  • London imposes sanctions against Kadyrov's mother
    London explained the introduction of sanctions against Kadyrova by the fact that she "is or was involved in the destabilization of Ukraine." A total of 11 individuals and legal entities were added to the list, including the "Movement of the First." Moscow considers the sanctions illegal Aimani Kadyrova London has added Aimani, the mother of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov, and the Akhmat Kadyrov Fou...
  • Euractiv learned how the EU will increase pressure on Russia after the attack on Kyiv.
    The EU is discussing tougher measures within the 19th package, including targeted sanctions against suspected participants in the shadow fleet "ecosystem." Separately, the EC is discussing the use of frozen Russian assets.EU countries are discussing tougher measures in the upcoming 19th sanctions package against Russia following the attack on Kyiv on the night of August 28, Euractiv reports, citin...
  • Zakharova sees sanctions against Kyrgyzstan as disruption of peace track in Ukraine
    The UK's sanctions against companies from Kyrgyzstan deserve condemnation and are aimed at undermining the settlement in Ukraine , said Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova . According to the diplomat, London has decided to "take on our partners in the CIS space." "The British authorities are not embarrassed by the fact that with their illegitimate actions they are creating artifi...
  • Russia's Permanent Mission Condemns EU3 Decision on Sanctions Against Iran
    The EU-3's decision to launch a mechanism to restore sanctions against Iran has no legal force, Polyansky said. He warned that a return to anti-Iranian restrictions could complicate international cooperation Dmitry PolyanskyRussia is disappointed with the decision of the EU-3 countries – Great Britain , Germany and France – to use a mechanism that restores all sanctions against Iran, said Dmitry P...
  • Exports of products bearing the Argentine Food Mark have increased by more than 50%.
    According to the Secretariat of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (SAGyP) of the Ministry of Economy, Argentina's exports , marked with the "Argentine Agro (AA) - Natural Choice" label, increased year-on-year by 52.63% in value and 36.82% in volume between January and June 2025, reaching US $573.25 million and 3......
  • Cryptocurrency exchange added to UK sanctions list against Russia
    The sanctions include Leonid Shumakov, the head of the A7A5 project for a ruble-pegged stablecoin, the Grinex crypto exchange, the Kyrgyz Kapital Bank and its chairman of the boardThe UK has expanded its sanctions list by eight items as part of restrictions against Russia, according to data on the government website. Three individuals and five organizations were affected by the measures. Among the...
  • Paraguay, UK move towards cattle genetic certification
    The institution announced this after a joint meeting of representatives of the authorities of our country and this direction. Senacsa representatives were the director of quarantine Norman Ramirez, the director of international relations Claudia Silvera and the head of the health certification department Elida Candia. The United Kingdom was represented by Gonzalo Grosso, Director of International ...
  • The EU3 has told the UN it is ready to reinstate sanctions against Iran.
    The EU3 countries told the UN that they are ready to initiate a mechanism to reinstate sanctions against Iran if it does not resume negotiations with the US over its nuclear program and restore cooperation with the IAEA by the end of August.Britain , Germany , and France have sent a letter to the UN stating that they are prepared to initiate the return of sanctions against Iran if Tehran does not ...
  • Bloomberg Learns About London's Plans to Launch Large-Scale Nuclear Program
    From 2030, the UK plans to increase its carbon-free energy production many times over through the construction of small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs) and the launch of large nuclear power plants (NPPs), writesBLOOMBERG . No new nuclear power plants have been opened in the country since 1995, and most of the operating ones are expected to be decommissioned by the beginning of the next decade, the...
  • Bird Flu: Threat from the US and Bird Migration in Europe
    Seasonal migration of wild birds is a key factor in the spread of the virus, and countries such as Iceland, the UK and Ireland, and western Scandinavia may be the first places where new viral genotypes emerge. Birds can carry viruses over long distances, increasing the likelihood of their introduction into new areas, particularly wetlands where there are high concentrations of migrants. Imports fr...
  • EFSA analyses evolution of bird flu in the US and its possible spread to cattle
    EFSA scientists highlight that key European stopovers with high bird population densities, such as Iceland, the UK , Ireland, western Scandinavia, as well as large wetlands such as the Wadden Sea off the coasts of the Netherlands, Denmark and Germany, could be useful sites for early detection of the virus during the seasonal migration of wild birds. The report also looks at the possibility of the ...
  • Британия ввела санкции против начальника войск РХБЗ и его заместителя
    Великобритания ввела новые санкции против российских физлиц и компаний. В санкционный список попали начальник войск радиационной, химической и биологической защиты Вооруженных сил России Ртищев и его заместитель Марченко Алексей Ртищев Великобритания расширила санкционный список в отношении России в связи с продолжающимися боевыми действиями на Украине и внесла в него начальника войск радиационной...
  • Macron announced "unprecedented sanctions" against Russia
    If the EU and the US coordinate their work on sanctions, this will "bring Russia back to the negotiating table ," Macron believes . Trump said yesterday that he was looking forward to the possibility of concluding a peace deal on Ukraine. Emmanuel MacronWestern countries need to increase sanctions pressure on Russia by "introducing new, unprecedented sanctions" to end the fighting in Ukraine, Fren...
  • Canada imposes sanctions on Putin's ex-wife, Chubais and Yeltsin's daughter
    The sanctions included Putin's distant relatives, Yeltsin's daughter and son-in-law, Gergiev and Chubais. Earlier in the day, Britain introduced new measures, and the Russian embassy said they had no effect on the economy or politics. Lyudmila OcheretnayaThe Canadian government has imposed sanctions against Russia, with 77 individuals, 39 legal entities and 2......
  • Increase in EU pork exports in the first quarter of 2025
    Export Leaders: Spain Leads Spain maintains its position as the leading pork exporter among EU countries , accounting for more than one-third of total exports. In the first quarter of 2025, Spanish producers increased shipment volumes by 12% compared to the previous year, highlighting their competitiveness and ability to adapt to changing market conditions. Spanish pork is in high demand due to it...