Zelenskiy says Russia is evading sanctions on weapons

In April, a senior Zelenskiy aide said Ukrainian forces were finding a growing number of components from China in Russian weapons.

5 June 2023

US slaps sanctions on Iranian, Chinese targets over missiles

China has been a major buyer of Iranian oil despite U.S. sanctions designed to choke off these exports.

7 June 2023

Britain, France, Germany to retain sanctions on Iran

Iran rejected the decision as "illegal and provocative".

15 September 2023

No new import bans in next EU Russia sanctions package

Member states need to vote unanimously to adopt new sanctions.

5 February 2024

US, partners target North Korea with sanctions

The U.S. Treasury Department in a statement said it also slapped sanctions on cyber espionage group Kimsuky.

1 December 2023

US restricts trade with 42 Chinese entities over Russian support

China called the U.S. action "economic coercion and unilateral bullying".

8 October 2023

Biden imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers accused of violence

U.S. officials have warned repeatedly that Israel must act to stop violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank.

2 February 2024

US to impose 'major sanctions' on Russia over Navalny death

The U.S. embassy in Moscow has been seeking more information about Navalny's death.

21 February 2024