Latest "Sanctions" stories

The Department of the Treasury's seal outside the Treasury Department building in Washington on May 4, 2021.

New US sanctions aimed at choking off Russia access to battle gear

Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo said Thursday’s actions represent another step in our efforts to constrain Russia’s military capabilities.

By Fatima Hussein

2 months ago

Ukraine’s Zelensky at G7 summit as world leaders sanction Russia

The Ukrainian leader is in Japan to talk with world leaders as they tighten sanctions to punish Moscow over its 15-month invasion of Ukraine.

4 months ago

China reveals new details of Raytheon, Lockheed sanctions

China announced the sanctions in February but gave few details then.

By Huizhong Wu, AP

5 months ago

Why is Lithuania risking Russia’s wrath over Kaliningrad?

Lithuania imposed a ground transit ban of EU sanctioned Russian goods through its territory that will block half of all goods coming into the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad Oblast.

15 months ago

Congress urges ‘crushing’ sanctions, bolstered NATO defenses after Ukraine assault

“Vladimir Putin alone has chosen violence over reason,” said Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman Jack Reed.

By Stephen Losey

19 months ago

UN arms embargo on Iran expires

While Iran says it plans no “buying spree,” it can now in theory purchase weapons to upgrade military armaments dating back to before its 1979 Islamic Revolution and sell its own locally produced gear abroad.

3 years ago