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Russia

The US has announced sanctions against 19 Russian individuals and 5 gr

It includes Moscow's intelligence services and a Russian businessman

15/03/2018

United Kingdom

Spy case: Putin is 'tearing up the international rulebook'

Britain had hoped for a different scenario but it's now heading into a major showdown with Russia, a senior official at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) think tank tells Euronews.

13/03/2018

Ukraine

No EU fatigue towards helping Ukraine, says Mogherini

The European Union continues to support Kiev with aid and Russian sanctions, says the bloc's foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini.

12/03/2018

United Kingdom

Russian spy attack: British PM May to address parliament

Theresa May convened her National Security Council on Monday and was due to address parliament later in the afternoon to discuss how to respond to the attempted murder of former Russian spy Sergei Skripal.

12/03/2018

Russia

Putin’s sanctions war created a Russian cheese industry overnight

“Is it now clear why I love Putin so much?” said Russian cheesemaker Oleg Sirota

05/03/2018

Belgium

Leaked document says EU will "punish" UK if it breaks rules

Member states insist on powers of quick sanction should Britain bend rules during Brexit transition period.

07/02/2018

World News

Russia reinforces military presence in Crimea

Russia ramps up military reinforcements in Crimea, despite economic sanctions being extended last month,

14/01/2018

USA

Trump gives 'last chance' ultimatum on Iran nuclear deal

The US President has threatened to walk away from the landmark 2015 accord unless 'terrible flaws' in it are fixed.

13/01/2018

Iran

US court convicts Turkish banker in Iran sanctions-busting trial

Relations between Ankara and Washington are further strained over case which painted picture of corruption in Turkey.

04/01/2018

World News

China denies illicit oil flows to North Korea

Beijing denied breaching international sanctions as it was revealed that a Hong Kong-flagged ship had been seized on suspicion of transferring oil to Pyongyang

29/12/2017

Venezuela

Brazil expels Venezuela's top diplomat in the country

The Brazilian foreign ministry say Gerardo Antonio Delgado Maldonado will have to leave the country and that the decision was a "swift measure".

27/12/2017

North Korea

North Korea says new UN sanctions an ‘act of war’

Pyongyang threatens to punish countries which supported a UN resolution imposing new economic restrictions.

24/12/2017

World News

UN passes tough new sanctions on North Korea

The United Nations Security Council has unanimously passed tough new sanctions on North Korea.

23/12/2017