Sanctions
Zelenskyy called on the United States to pass Graham's bill on sanctions against Russia. The House of Representatives approved it by 262 votes.
The US Congress has approved a sanctions bill imposing tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas. India is at risk.
The White House confirmed that Trump will sign the sanctions bill at 4:30 p. m. The document provides for tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of energy resources from the russian federation.
The AfD and Putin’s adviser Kirill Dmitriev are preparing a meeting on restoring gas supplies to Germany. Its holding depends on peace in Ukraine.
Estonian intelligence reported more than 10,000 Russian casualties in a week. Ukrainian strikes have reduced Russia’s oil-refining capacity by 30%.
The Trump administration is considering deals with Russia before the end of the war to encourage the Kremlin to pursue peace. This contradicts the position of Congress and Kyiv.
Zelenskyy said that China has influence over Russia but is not pressuring it for the sake of peace. According to him, Beijing is politically closer to Russia.
Andrej Babiš called Russia the aggressor and urged negotiations. The Czech Republic supports Ukraine and advocates a European missile defense system.
Russia and China vetoed the extension of the mandate of UN independent experts on sanctions against Iran. Eleven countries supported the resolution.
Around 40 Czech lawmakers called the elections to Russia’s State Duma illegitimate due to repression and voting in the occupied territories of Ukraine. They urged the EU not to recognize the results and to impose sanctions.
The NBU raised the key policy rate by 0. 5 percentage points to 16% due to persistent price pressures and war-related risks. Inflation reached 8.1% in August.
Dmitry Peskov called the US law on "hellish sanctions" an unfriendly step. Russia said that the sanctions would complicate a peaceful settlement in Ukraine.
India said it would not give up Russian oil for the sake of energy security. Refiners are asking the United States to ease the restrictions.
Zelenskyy thanked the U. S. Congress for Lindsey Graham's bill on sanctions against Russia. He called pressure a condition for ending the war.
The U. S. House of Representatives approved the bill by 262 votes. The document provides for sanctions and tariffs against Russia and its allies.
The US has charged five people with conspiring to carry out assassinations and sabotage in the US and Europe. The investigation links the network to Russian intelligence services.
The U. S. Congress has given final approval to a bill on sanctions against Russia and tariffs of up to 100% for buyers of its energy resources. The document may be sent to Trump.
The European Union is preparing sanctions against 27 Russians and organizations over the deportation of Ukrainian children. In August, 103 children were returned home.
Gregory Meeks called the bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran a “Trojan horse. ” The final vote is expected today.
During his visit to Minsk, John Coale announced the release of 25 Belarusian political prisoners. The U.S. will lift sanctions against two companies.
The EU will strengthen its humanitarian, energy and military support for Ukraine. The Union also plans to deliver Patriot missiles and close sanctions loopholes.
The U. S. House of Representatives approved the procedure for considering the sanctions bill. The document provides for tariffs of up to 100% on buyers of Russian energy resources.
Trump linked the rise in diesel prices to Ukraine’s strikes on Russian oil refineries. Analysts believe the impact of the Strait of Hormuz is significantly greater.
The U. S. House committee approved consideration of the bill on sanctions against Russia and Iran. The final vote is scheduled for September 16.
Half of Russia's six largest oil refineries have reduced or halted diesel production following drone attacks. Moscow has restricted fuel exports.
Ukraine and Austria discussed locomotives for the railway and the use of frozen Russian assets. They also raised the security of the Black Sea and support for children.
Democratic leadership opposes the sanctions bill, which provides for tariffs of up to 100% on imports of Russian oil. The vote is expected this week.
Finnish Customs is investigating the circumvention of EU sanctions through the shipment of pumps and engines to russia disguised as exports to Kazakhstan and Turkey. Two people are suspected.
The Defense Forces struck the oil refinery in Syzran, the drone plant in Taganrog, and a drone launch site in Oryol Oblast. Zelenskyy also noted the U.S. decision regarding VTB.
The HUR published data on 54 enterprises of the "KRET" concern, 19 of which are not under sanctions. They supply components for missiles, aviation, and UAVs of the Russian Federation.