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Topic: sanctions
Effect and reaction to the sanctions imposed on Russia in the wake of events in Ukraine
Trump fires parting shot with US-Taiwan detente call
Trump's parting shop is to lift US-Taiwan restrictions - and to irritate Beijing
S&P upgrade gives Putin pre-election boost, but central bank frets about oil
The Russian economy received a welcome if qualified vote of confidence last Friday when S&P Global…
German opposition to Nord Stream 2 grows while Morawiecki warns of “war”
German energy consumers may end up picking up the cost of a €2.7bn gas pipeline extension…
‘The dogs bark, but the caravan keeps going’ – Putin dismisses Kremlin list
The US Ministry of finance on Monday published its so-called ‘Kremlin list‘ of 210 Russian government…
Gazprom takes $22bn gamble on growth
Gazprom is planning to invest $24bn in the construction of critical infrastructure next year, an increase…
Ukraine hires Washington lobbyists to help block NS2 pipeline
Ukraine’s state-owned oil and natural gas company Naftogaz has hired a a firm of political consultants in…
Threat of more US sanctions prompts Russia to take OFZ treasury bond roadshow to China
Concerns over the possibility of the US administration introducing another round of sanctions has prompted Russia…
Tightening of sanctions forces Sberbank to cut back European operations
Russia’s state-owned Sberbank has indicated that it intends to pull out of “several” European countries where…
Disagreements over new sanctions vote sure to play into Beijing’s hands
With the Kremlin reacting angrily to yesterday’s vote by the US House of Representatives to impose…
Nord Stream 2 drives wedge between US and Brussels over Russian sanctions
Concerns that new US sanctions on Russia could adversely effect European energy companies involved in Russia-related…
Qatar downgraded over Gulf dispute
Moody’s Investors Service today downgraded Qatar’s credit rating from stable to negative amid fears that its…
US sanctions new blow to NordStream 2
Nord Stream 2: The future of Gazprom’s controversial plans to build a second natural gas pipeline…
US senators look to impose new sanctions on Russia and to tie Trump’s hands
US senators yesterday reached an agreement on the wording of new draft legislation that could result…
Qatar blockade puts 2022 World Cup under threat
The very real possibility of Qatar facing a long-term blockade of its sea and land routes…
Exxon’s Black Sea hopes dashed
The Trump administration has rejected Exxon Mobil’s application for a waiver from sanctions imposed on Russia after…
Exxon in bid to resume Russian JV
Exxon Mobil has applied to the Treasury Department for a waiver from US sanctions on Russia in…
Johnson to push G7 to impose new sanctions on Russia over Syria
UK Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson is expected to use today’s G7 meeting in Lucca to call…
Obama hits Trump with new Russian sanctions and Arctic drilling ban
Outgoing US President Barack Obama this week did his best to thwart his successor Donald Trump’s…
Italian regulators probe finances behind Glencore-Rosneft deal
Financial regulators in Rome are examining whether Intesa Sanpaolo’s financing of Glencore‘s recent investment in Russian…
EU extends Russian sanctions – but rift widens with Tillerson appointment
Russian sanctions: As widely anticipated, European Union leaders last week voted to extend economic sanctions against Russia over the…
Tillerson ready to question sanctions as Merckel and Hollande back extension
Tillerson: German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Francois Hollande yesterday put their collective weight behind…
Tusk expects Russian sanctions to be extended – but for how long?
Russian sanctions: The odds are stacked in favour of Brussels extending its programme of sanctions against Russia…
Turkey looks to boost trade with Russia to $100bn after Erdogan apologises
Erdogan apologises: Turkey hopes to increase annual trade with Russia to $100bn, its Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu…