EU to defreeze some Russian assets to enable trade of food & fertilisersThe move comes amid criticism from African leaders about the negative impact of the sanctions on the trade and food shortage. Even the acti...
19 Jul, 2022, 11.30 PM IST
India, Russia apex banks to work on payment system this weekThe two sides will meet to discuss payment solutions such as Loro or Nostro accounts. The first is a third-party account, where a bank hold...
15 Jun, 2022, 04.36 AM IST
EU bans most Russian oil, sanctions alleged Putin girlfriendThe sanctions -- the sixth wave imposed by the 27-nation bloc since the Kremlin launched the invasion in February -- include cutting Russia...
03 Jun, 2022, 07.22 PM IST
Who is subject to British sanctions over Russian invasion of Ukraine?Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the government would be ruthless in pursuing those "who enable the killing of civilians, destru...
10 Mar, 2022, 04.50 PM IST
What assets do UK-sanctioned Russian oligarchs have?Roman Abramovich, Igor Sechin and five other Russian oligarchs are the most high-profile figures to be added to the British sanctions list ...
10 Mar, 2022, 04.23 PM IST
Chelsea sale plans on hold after UK freezes assets of owner Roman AbramovichIn total Britain said the seven figures added to the sanctions list because of their connections to Russian President Vladimir Putin had a ...
10 Mar, 2022, 04.11 PM IST
Awaiting govt, RBI guidelines on SWIFT transactions with Russian entities: PNBThe Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) is the world's main banking messaging service which links around 11...
06 Mar, 2022, 11.22 AM IST
Singapore sanctions Russia over 'unprovoked attack' on UkraineThe tiny city-state, an international shipping hub, rarely imposes sanctions of its own but said it would not allow export of items that co...
05 Mar, 2022, 10.35 AM IST
Russian banks isolated, UK cuts insurance ties with MoscowThe London Stock Exchange said it had suspended nearly 30 listings in Russian companies as sanctions begin to bite.
03 Mar, 2022, 06.24 PM IST
EU cuts Russian banks from SWIFT, bans RT, SputnikThe measures, effective immediately, were the latest ratcheting up of the Western-coordinated sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukrai...
02 Mar, 2022, 08.12 PM IST
How Western sanctions will target RussiaWestern capitals introduced an initial round of sanctions after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised two breakaway regions in easter...
24 Feb, 2022, 09.35 PM IST
Banks brace for sanctions spiral after Russia invades UkraineMeasures announced earlier this week hit several Russian banks and individuals and targeted Moscow's ability to raise money in internationa...
24 Feb, 2022, 08.05 PM IST
EU sanctions Russian defence minister, military chiefs over Ukraine conflictThe 27-nation bloc slapped asset freezes and visa bans on high-ranking figures including the commanders of Russia's army, navy and air forc...
24 Feb, 2022, 11.15 AM IST
UK to impose sanctions on Russian banks and individualsBritain will impose sanctions on five Russian banks and three "very high-net worth individuals" following the deployment of troops to two M...
22 Feb, 2022, 08.01 PM IST
Russian authorities clash on plans for crypto regulationFinance Minister Anton Siluanov told state TV channel Rossiya-24 on Friday that he hoped disagreements could be ironed out and a bill regul...
19 Feb, 2022, 05.42 PM IST
Russia calls on US to release Afghan reservesThe US must urgently unfreeze these assets, he said on the state-run Rossiya 24 network. Kabulov added that without doing so the new Afghan...
30 Aug, 2021, 11.48 PM IST
A look at US, European sanctions on RussiaIn mid-July, the United States imposed sanctions on lucrative Russian energy and defense entities, as well as major banks.
29 Aug, 2014, 10.27 AM IST