Russia Sanctions

Biden’s own aides feared his sanctions wouldn’t stop Putin
USA

Biden’s own aides feared his sanctions wouldn’t stop Putin

With no alternatives, a ‘tired’ foreign policy tool now faces a high-stakes test on the Russia-Ukraine border

EU unlikely to cut Russia off SWIFT for now, sources say
Global Economy

EU unlikely to cut Russia off SWIFT for now, sources say

Ukrainian service members take part in tactical drills at a training ground in an unknown location in Ukraine, in this handout picture released February 22, 2022. Photo :Reuters
World+Biz

US and allies unveil more Russia sanctions but keep big guns in reserve

Pedestrians walk past Russia's Finance Ministry building in Moscow, Russia March 30, 2021. A sign reads: "Ministry of Finance of the Russian Federation". REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
World+Biz

Russian finance ministry announces measures in light of US sanctions

Russian Army. Photo: Reuters
World+Biz

EU poised to announce toughest sanctions on Russia over Ukraine

A pedestrian walks with an umbrella outside the Embassy of the Russian Federation, near the Glover Park neighborhood of Washington, U.S., February 22, 2022. REUTERS/Tom Brenner/File Photo
World+Biz

Russia will offer only new OFZ government bonds after US sanctions

Oil, gas and commodities aren’t being weaponized — for now
Global Economy

Oil, gas and commodities aren’t being weaponized — for now

Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China February 4, 2022. Sputnik/Aleksey Druzhinin/Kremlin via REUTERS
China

China criticizes sanctions against Russia as ineffective

The Chinese national flag is seen in Beijing, China April 29, 2020. REUTERS/Thomas Peter
Politics

Amid threats of Russia sanctions, China calls for restraint

EU tells Ukraine now is not yet time for sanctions on Russia
World+Biz

EU tells Ukraine now is not yet time for sanctions on Russia