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$500 Million in Telegram Bonds Frozen in Russia Due to Sanctions

$500 Million in Telegram Bonds Frozen in Russia Due to Sanctions

Approximately $500 million worth of bonds issued by the messaging app Telegram have been frozen…

US Poised to Lift More Venezuelan Sanctions to Aid Post-Maduro Economy

US Poised to Lift More Venezuelan Sanctions to Aid Post-Maduro Economy

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that additional sanctions on Venezuela could be lifted…

Nayara Energy Sues Microsoft After Cloud Services Cut Over EU Sanctions

Nayara Energy Sues Microsoft After Cloud Services Cut Over EU Sanctions

Indian refiner Nayara Energy has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft in the Delhi High Court…

Surge in ‘Shadow Fleet’ Ships Reflagging to Russia to Dodge US Sanctions

Surge in ‘Shadow Fleet’ Ships Reflagging to Russia to Dodge US Sanctions

Analysis by Lloyd’s List reveals a sharp increase in illicit “shadow fleet” vessels switching to…

Russian Fishing Giant Sues Norway Over Sanctions and Espionage Claims

Russian Fishing Giant Sues Norway Over Sanctions and Espionage Claims

Vitaly Orlov, the billionaire owner of the Russian fishing company Norebo, has filed a lawsuit…

EU Targets Russia’s “Shadow Fleet” and Hybrid Threats

EU Targets Russia’s “Shadow Fleet” and Hybrid Threats

In a significant escalation in late December 2025, the European Union has implemented a series…

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