Sanctions

Russia April 13, 2023

Cyprus probing residents involved in alleged Russian sanctions evasion

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides called an emergency meeting of top officials to investigate eight Cypriots accused of evading sanctions on a Russian oligarch's behalf.

China March 12, 2023

China's new defense minister was previously sanctioned by US for buying military equipment from Russia

A Chinese general who was previously sanctioned by the U.S. for purchasing military equipment from Russia was appointed as China's new defense minister on Sunday.

China March 9, 2023

US sanctions Chinese network that sold drone components to Iran, says UAVs were used by Russia in Ukraine

The Treasury Department announced new sanctions Thursday on a China-based network that sells aerospace components to Iran for manufacturing drones.

VIDEO March 3, 2023

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s goal is ‘world dominance’: Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg

Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg says American economic independence from China would take years but is necessary against an ‘adversary.’

OPINION February 27, 2023

Russian sanctions: Biden admin must tighten, change rules to be taken seriously

The effectiveness of the Biden administration’s sanctions regime has been mixed, and news of a flagrant attempt by Russia to evade these sanctions isn’t promising. 

VIDEO February 23, 2023

Kurt Volker: China wants to establish itself as a ‘great power’

Kurt Volker, former US ambassador to NATO, says China’s ambitions with Taiwan will keep them from aiding Russia in its war with Ukraine.

Russia February 7, 2023

Russian-born US resident charged for helping sanctioned billionaire

Vladimir Voronchenko, a Russian-born U.S. resident, is charged with participating in a scheme to maintain a sanctioned oligarch's properties in the country.

Europe January 30, 2023

European 'Christian state' faces criticism for banning woke lessons, immigration laws: 'Will of the people'

The European Commission decided to approve further budget cuts to Hungary, this time impacting universities over concerns of academic freedom from political interference.

Russia January 20, 2023

Russia's nuclear agency helps military sidestep sanctions: report

Russia's Rosatom has helped Russia's military and arms manufacturers sidestep sanctions by providing technology and raw materials to help fuel the war in Ukraine.

Iran December 21, 2022

Iran's top prosecutor, key military figures sanctioned by Treasury over protest crackdowns

The Department of Treasury announced sanctions on Wednesday against Iran's Prosecutor General and top military officials over the country's crackdown on protests.

Vladimir Putin December 16, 2022

Reporter's Notebook: Making Russia pay for Ukraine invasion

One expert says the $350 billion frozen in Russia currency should be used for the reconstruction and defense of Ukraine if lawmakers from around the world can be persuaded to change the law for how such money is used.