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India Caught in Russian Arms Supply Chain  -- Intel on Sanctions Evasion

Ukraine

For the first time, an Indian-made chip was found in Russian weapons, alongside Chinese and North Korean parts – proof of Moscow’s shifting supply chains to bypass sanctions.

April 7

Trump Admin Cancels Sanctions on Jet-Set Wife of Russian Oligarch Allied to Putin

Putin

The US 24 hours later hit almost every country on Earth with import tariffs – but not Russia. The White House said it wasn’t making a special exception for the Kremlin, but the data shows it is.

By Stefan Korshak

April 4

Despite US Sanctions, Putin’s Envoy Lands in Washington for High-Level Meeting

Ukraine

Dmitriev’s visit to the US is the first by a senior Russian official since travel sanctions were imposed after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.

By Kyiv Post

April 3

Chaos Man

Ukraine

Trump delights in trampling international laws and ignoring economic or political agreements without concern for commitments or consequences.

By Diane Francis

April 2

Washington Might Step Up Pressure on Kyiv, Moscow to Try End War – Officials

Ukraine

Unnamed US officials said Washington’s anger has shifted from Kyiv to Moscow in recent weeks, and it’s eyeing additional measures to begin pressuring Moscow.

By Kyiv Post

April 2

Trump ‘Frustrated’ With Putin Over ‘Slow-Rolling’ Ukraine Ceasefire, Weighs Tougher Sanctions

Russia

Fox News sources reported that the White House is considering “aggressive sanctions enforcement” against Russia’s “shadow fleet” – oil tankers that export crude as they evade Western restrictions.

By Kyiv Post

April 2

Trump’s Patience With Putin Is Thin, But Does He Hold Any Cards?

Trump

As Finland’s leader calls the US president a “skillful negotiator,” analysts wonder if Trump’s threat of oil “tariffs” on Russia is a useful bargaining tool after all.

By Kyiv Post

April 1

Does US Buy Russian Oil? Trump’s Sanctions Plan Explained

US

Technically no – the US has suspended all Russian oil and gas imports since 2022, but some have made their way to US soil via embargo loopholes, whose Russian origins were disguised.

By Kyiv Post

March 31

Putin Lifted Asset Seizure of Italian Home Tech Company Ariston

Ukraine

Italian company Ariston regained control over its Russian subsidiary, as Russia makes another move to show warmth to the West, amidst sanctions relief talks.

By Kateryna Mykhailova

March 28

Russia Holds Black Sea Security Deal Hostage – Demands Sanctions Relief

Ukraine

Meanwhile, a White House statement confirms that the US has pledged to assist Russia with agricultural exports.

By Julia Struck

March 25

US Senators Push Trump Administration to Use Seized Russian Assets for Ukraine

US

In a rare bipartisan agreement, Republicans are pressing the Trump administration to seize frozen Russian funds. Perhaps because that would put pressure on Europe, which controls the lion’s share.

By Alisa Orlova

March 25

Zelensky: Sanctions Must Hit Harder as Russia Escalates Drone Attacks

Zelensky

After Russia’s overnight attack with nearly 150 drones, Zelensky urges tougher sanctions and air defense support to stop daily strikes and end the war.

By Kyiv Post

March 23

ATB Owner Butkevych to Acquire Formally Russian-Owned Company, Aeroc

Ukraine

Hennadii Butkevych, the founder of Ukraine’s largest supermarket chain ATB, adds Aeroc, a former Russian-owned company to his portfolio.

By Olena Hrazhdan

March 21

Germany Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker With Oil Worth €40M

War in Ukraine

Germany confiscated a Russian-linked tanker carrying 100,000 tons of oil worth €40M, as part of EU sanctions targeting Moscow’s shadow fleet.

By Kyiv Post

March 21

Ukraine Weighs Easing Russia Sanctions - But Only for Real Peace

Zelensky

Ukraine considers any easing of sanctions against Russia would be possible in exchange for a just peace but should remain in place until Moscow ends its aggression and engage in negotiations.

By Kyiv Post

March 17

Russian Gov’t Preps for Sanctions Relief From US

War in Ukraine

Russia’s Ministry of Industry and Trade sent forms to companies, asking which sanctions cause them the most trouble.

By Kateryna Mykhailova

March 14