Russia Sanctions

Russian military jets are seen at Hmeymim air base in Syria, June 18, 2016. REUTERS/Vadim Savitsky/Russian Defense Ministry via Reuters/
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France closes airspace for Russian aircraft

“France is shutting its airspace to all Russian aircraft and airlines from this evening on”, Transport Minister Jean-Baptiste Djebbari tweeted

High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell rings a bell at the EU Foreign Ministers meeting addressing the situation in Ukraine, after Russia launched a massive military operation, in Brussels, Belgium, February 25, 2022. REUTERS/Johanna Geron
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EU foreign ministers will adopt Russia sanctions later on Sunday, Borrell says

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UK to press for more sanctions at G7 meeting, says foreign minister

FILE PHOTO: Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attends the annual end-of-year news conference of Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Russia December 19, 2019. Sputnik/Alexei Nikolsky/Kremlin via REUTERS
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Russia capable of taking measures to mitigate damage from sanctions: Kremlin

Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council Dmitry Medvedev gives an interview at the Gorki state residence outside Moscow, Russia January 25, 2022. Picture taken January 25, 2022. Sputnik/Yulia Zyryanova/Pool via REUTERS.
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Sanctions against us 'will change nothing,' says former Russian president

Swift logo is placed on Ukrainian's and Russian's flag colors in this illustration taken, Bosnia and Herzegovina, February 25, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
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Cutting Russia off from SWIFT a 'matter of days': euro zone central banker

EU depends on Russia for 40% of its gas. Sanctions against Russia may result in the winter lasting longer. Photo: Bloomberg
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Kyiv calls for global embargo on Russian oil

Russia’s years long quest to quit dollar eases impact of sanctions
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Russia’s years long quest to quit dollar eases impact of sanctions

Putin is having easier crisis this time thanks to oil, reserves
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Putin is having easier crisis this time thanks to oil, reserves

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Germany announces full ‘blockade’ of Russian banks, virtually ceasing business with Russia

European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni speaks as he attends a Euro zone finance ministers meeting in Brussels, Belgium January 17, 2022. REUTERS/Yves Herman/File Photo
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EU ready to take economic pain of imposing sanctions on Russia

A view shows a Russian rouble coin and a US dollar banknote in this picture. Photo :Reuters
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Explainer: Could Russia be frozen out of international payments?

French President Emmanuel Macron speaks as he participates in a media conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after a meeting at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, January 7, 2022. Photo :Reuters
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Sanctions will be of the same level of aggression as Russia's attack: Macron