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![The new EU sanctions package will include 35 individuals and 19 companies The new EU sanctions package will include 35 individuals and 19 companies](https://img.unn.ua/img/2025/01/29/1738152471-1779-thumb.webp)
The new EU sanctions package will include 35 individuals and 19 companies
January 29, 12:09 PM • 28822 views![EU prepares phased Russian aluminum ban - Bloomberg EU prepares phased Russian aluminum ban - Bloomberg](https://img.unn.ua/img/2025/01/29/1738131610-3340-thumb.webp)
EU prepares phased Russian aluminum ban - Bloomberg
January 29, 06:19 AM • 34783 views![It's official: EU extends economic sanctions against Russia until the end of July It's official: EU extends economic sanctions against Russia until the end of July](https://img.unn.ua/img/2025/01/27/1737981065-3336-thumb.webp)
It's official: EU extends economic sanctions against Russia until the end of July
January 27, 12:31 PM • 138777 views![Putin’s alternative to dollar fails to excite Brics partners - FT Putin’s alternative to dollar fails to excite Brics partners - FT](https://img.unn.ua/img/2024/10/24/1729774585-2529-thumb.webp)
Putin’s alternative to dollar fails to excite Brics partners - FT
October 24, 12:56 PM • 18828 views![China's exports to Russia hit a record amid sanctions China's exports to Russia hit a record amid sanctions](https://img.unn.ua/img/2024/10/19/1729323473-3520-thumb.webp)
China's exports to Russia hit a record amid sanctions
October 19, 07:38 AM • 20066 viewsPopular
![Preparing Zelenskyy's visit and presenting $500 million worth of projects: Ukrainian officials begin visit to Saudi Arabia Preparing Zelenskyy's visit and presenting $500 million worth of projects: Ukrainian officials begin visit to Saudi Arabia](https://img.unn.ua/img/2025/02/16/1739718777-1450-thumb.webp)
Preparing Zelenskyy's visit and presenting $500 million worth of projects: Ukrainian officials begin visit to Saudi Arabia
February 16, 03:13 PM • 50817 views![Occupants lose a rare TOS-2 Tosochka on the battlefield for the first time Occupants lose a rare TOS-2 Tosochka on the battlefield for the first time](https://img.unn.ua/img/2025/02/16/1739719756-3917-thumb.webp)
Occupants lose a rare TOS-2 Tosochka on the battlefield for the first time
February 16, 03:30 PM • 30169 views![Mass protests in Germany: tens of thousands of people join actions against the ‘shift to the right’ Mass protests in Germany: tens of thousands of people join actions against the ‘shift to the right’](https://img.unn.ua/img/2025/02/16/1739721232-2175-thumb.webp)
Mass protests in Germany: tens of thousands of people join actions against the ‘shift to the right’
February 16, 03:54 PM • 29053 views![Chornobyl NPP hit: the Ministry of Environment told about radiation levels Chornobyl NPP hit: the Ministry of Environment told about radiation levels](https://img.unn.ua/img/2025/02/16/1739722007-3580-thumb.webp)
Chornobyl NPP hit: the Ministry of Environment told about radiation levels
February 16, 04:07 PM • 29573 views![General Staff: almost 80 combat engagements since the beginning of the day, most of them in the Pokrovske and Novopavlivka sectors General Staff: almost 80 combat engagements since the beginning of the day, most of them in the Pokrovske and Novopavlivka sectors](https://img.unn.ua/img/2025/02/16/1739725503-4847-thumb.webp)
General Staff: almost 80 combat engagements since the beginning of the day, most of them in the Pokrovske and Novopavlivka sectors
05:05 PM • 34035 views![Russia passes new law on cryptocurrency to avoid Western sanctions Russia passes new law on cryptocurrency to avoid Western sanctions](https://img.unn.ua/img/2024/07/30/1722371786-4916-thumb.webp)
Russia passes new law on cryptocurrency to avoid Western sanctions
July 30, 08:40 PM • 103389 views![G7 plans to send tough warning to Chinese banks about ties with Russia - Reuters G7 plans to send tough warning to Chinese banks about ties with Russia - Reuters](https://img.unn.ua/img/2024/06/10/1717998597-1588-thumb.webp)
G7 plans to send tough warning to Chinese banks about ties with Russia - Reuters
June 10, 05:59 AM • 23271 views![The dollar dominates global trade and reserves - IMF The dollar dominates global trade and reserves - IMF](https://img.unn.ua/img/2024/05/08/1715158365-2102-thumb.webp)
The dollar dominates global trade and reserves - IMF
May 8, 09:00 AM • 14483 views![Ukraine calls on FATF to blacklist Russia amid growing ties with Iran and North Korea Ukraine calls on FATF to blacklist Russia amid growing ties with Iran and North Korea](https://img.unn.ua/img/2024/02/14/1707908324-2557-thumb.webp)
Ukraine calls on FATF to blacklist Russia amid growing ties with Iran and North Korea
February 14, 10:58 AM • 24470 views![EU extends economic sanctions against Russia for another six months EU extends economic sanctions against Russia for another six months](https://img.unn.ua/img/2024/01/29/1706536867-2735-thumb.webp)
EU extends economic sanctions against Russia for another six months
January 29, 02:02 PM • 23792 views![Today is the Day of Military Journalist of Ukraine and World Whale Day: what is being celebrated on February 16 Today is the Day of Military Journalist of Ukraine and World Whale Day: what is being celebrated on February 16](https://img.unn.ua/img/2025/02/15/1739647562-2475-medium.webp)
Today is the Day of Military Journalist of Ukraine and World Whale Day: what is being celebrated on February 16
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Loneliness Day and International Green Walls Day: what else is celebrated on February 15
![F-16, Mirage-2000, Su-25, MiG-29: how many and what types of aircraft Ukraine has received since the beginning of 2022 F-16, Mirage-2000, Su-25, MiG-29: how many and what types of aircraft Ukraine has received since the beginning of 2022](https://img.unn.ua/img/2025/02/14/1739541107-3229-medium.webp)
F-16, Mirage-2000, Su-25, MiG-29: how many and what types of aircraft Ukraine has received since the beginning of 2022
![Liiev and Lviv Arsenal Case: What is known about the case of supplying mortar rounds to the Armed Forces of Ukraine Liiev and Lviv Arsenal Case: What is known about the case of supplying mortar rounds to the Armed Forces of Ukraine](https://img.unn.ua/img/2025/02/14/1739532459-1038-medium.webp)
Liiev and Lviv Arsenal Case: What is known about the case of supplying mortar rounds to the Armed Forces of Ukraine
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How to reduce the consumption of processed food: 10 simple tips for a healthy diet
![The new EU sanctions package will include 35 individuals and 19 companies](https://img.unn.ua/img/2025/01/29/1738152471-1779-medium.webp)
The new EU sanctions package will include 35 individuals and 19 companies
The EU plans to add 35 individuals and 19 companies from Russia, the DPRK and China to the sanctions list. The new package will include prohibitive duties on fertilizers and certain agri-food products.
![EU prepares phased Russian aluminum ban - Bloomberg](https://img.unn.ua/img/2025/01/29/1738131610-3340-medium.webp)
EU prepares phased Russian aluminum ban - Bloomberg
The EU plans a phased ban on imports of Russian aluminum and to disconnect 15 banks from SWIFT. The new package of sanctions will also include restrictions on 70 ships of the “shadow fleet”.
![It's official: EU extends economic sanctions against Russia until the end of July](https://img.unn.ua/img/2025/01/27/1737981065-3336-medium.webp)
It's official: EU extends economic sanctions against Russia until the end of July
The EU Council has officially extended economic sanctions against Russia until July 31, 2025. The restrictions cover trade, finance, energy, technology and other sectors.
![Putin’s alternative to dollar fails to excite Brics partners - FT](https://img.unn.ua/img/2024/10/24/1729774585-2529-medium.webp)
Putin’s alternative to dollar fails to excite Brics partners - FT
Russia presented the BRICS Bridge project as an alternative to SWIFT at the Kazan summit. China, India, and other BRICS countries show little practical interest amid the risk of secondary U.S. sanctions.
![China's exports to Russia hit a record amid sanctions](https://img.unn.ua/img/2024/10/19/1729323473-3520-medium.webp)
China's exports to Russia hit a record amid sanctions
In September, China's exports to Russia reached a record $11. 25 billion, up 16.6%. At the same time, imports from Russia fell by 9.2% due to sanctions that made international payments more difficult for Moscow.
![Russia passes new law on cryptocurrency to avoid Western sanctions](https://img.unn.ua/img/2024/07/30/1722371786-4916-medium.webp)
Russia passes new law on cryptocurrency to avoid Western sanctions
Russia has authorized the use of cryptocurrencies in international trade to circumvent Western sanctions. The new law will come into force in September, but will not affect the ban on cryptocurrencies in the country.
![G7 plans to send tough warning to Chinese banks about ties with Russia - Reuters](https://img.unn.ua/img/2024/06/10/1717998597-1588-medium.webp)
G7 plans to send tough warning to Chinese banks about ties with Russia - Reuters
The G7 is expected to issue a strict warning to small Chinese banks to stop helping Russia evade Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine.
![The dollar dominates global trade and reserves - IMF](https://img.unn.ua/img/2024/05/08/1715158365-2102-medium.webp)
The dollar dominates global trade and reserves - IMF
According to the IMF's Geeta Gopinath, the US dollar remains the dominant currency, accounting for more than 80% of trade transactions and almost 60% of foreign exchange reserves, despite rising geopolitical risks and gradual diversification into other currencies.
![Ukraine calls on FATF to blacklist Russia amid growing ties with Iran and North Korea](https://img.unn.ua/img/2024/02/14/1707908324-2557-medium.webp)
Ukraine calls on FATF to blacklist Russia amid growing ties with Iran and North Korea
Ukraine has called on the FATF to blacklist Russia at its upcoming meeting due to Russia's growing financial ties with Iran and North Korea, which threaten global security.
![EU extends economic sanctions against Russia for another six months](https://img.unn.ua/img/2024/01/29/1706536867-2735-medium.webp)
EU extends economic sanctions against Russia for another six months
The European Council has extended economic sanctions against Russia for another 6 months until July 31, 2024 in response to Russia's actions to destabilize the situation in Ukraine. The sanctions, first introduced in 2014, have been significantly expanded since February 2022 and include restrictions on trade, finance, technology, industry, transportation and luxury goods.