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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.

Ukraine December 3, 2022

Putin ally's $200 million superyacht to be auctioned to benefit Ukraine

The 300-foot Royal Romance superyacht confiscated from Putin ally Viktor Medvedchuk will be auctioned off to raise money in support of Ukraine.

Japan November 11, 2022

Russia's ambassador to Japan blames crumbling relationship on Japan

The Russian ambassador to Japan has placed blame on Tokyo for Japan and Russia's weakening relations, specifically the sanctions the Asian nation has leveraged against Russia.

Iran October 17, 2022

EU sanctions Iran for human rights abuses after 22-year-old woman dies in custody of so-called morality police

Iran was sanctioned by the European Union on Monday for the death of a 22-year-old woman while in custody of the regime's so-called morality police.

Russia October 11, 2022

UK businessman arrested for allegedly helping Russian oligarch evade sanctions

Graham Bonham-Carter, a 62-year-old British businessman, was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly helping a Russian oligarch evade United States sanctions.

Iran October 10, 2022

UK sanctions Iran's 'morality police' over protests crackdown

Following the death of 22-year-old Iranian Mahsa Amini, the British government has imposed sanctions on Iran's "morality police" as violent crackdowns on protests continue.

Iran October 6, 2022

US slaps top Iranian officials with sanctions over censorship, violence against protesters

The US Treasury Department announced sanctions against seven top Iranian officials on Thursday over censorship and violence against protesters.