Sanctions – Page 27 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

Russia

From Poland with love: Right-wing MEP calls for sanctions on Moscow to protect Belarus from ‘interference’ & ‘annexation’

Posted on August 15, 2020August 15, 2020By Editor

A prominent Polish MEP has made a bizarre call for the European Union to sanction Russia, due to the allegedly falsified Belarusian election and the subsequent protests that have broken out across the country. … Read More >From Poland with love: Right-wing MEP calls for sanctions on Moscow to protect Belarus from ‘interference’ & ‘annexation’

Russia

Russia vows to respond ‘reciprocally’ to EU sanctions over ‘politically motivated’ & ‘far fetched’ hacking allegations

Posted on August 1, 2020August 1, 2020By Editor

Russian officials have dismissed as “baseless” restrictions imposed by the European Union on individual Russians and an intelligence unit accused of cybercrimes. Moscow has hinted at a mirrored response to Brussels’ sanctions. … Read More >Russia vows to respond ‘reciprocally’ to EU sanctions over ‘politically motivated’ & ‘far fetched’ hacking allegations

EU

EU targets Russian intelligence, Chinese, North Korean companies in first ever cybercrime-related sanctions batch

Posted on July 30, 2020By Editor

The European Union has imposed sanctions on six people and three entities, including a Russian military intelligence unit over their alleged involvement in various hacking activities, in the first ever such move from Brussels. … Read More >EU targets Russian intelligence, Chinese, North Korean companies in first ever cybercrime-related sanctions batch

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Chechen leader Kadyrov announces retaliatory sanctions on US secretary of state after Washington targets his family

Posted on July 26, 2020July 26, 2020By Editor

The head of Chechnya has announced the imposition of “all the sanctions in the republic” against US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Ramzan Kadyrov says it’s in response to Washington’s latest measures against his relatives. … Read More >Chechen leader Kadyrov announces retaliatory sanctions on US secretary of state after Washington targets his family

World

5G wars: China could sanction Nokia & Ericsson in response to EU ban on Huawei

Posted on July 21, 2020July 21, 2020By Editor

Beijing is considering sanctions against two major European telecoms-equipment manufacturers, should EU members follow the lead of the US and UK in barring China’s Huawei from 5G networks, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. … Read More >5G wars: China could sanction Nokia & Ericsson in response to EU ban on Huawei

China slaps sanctions on US arms maker Lockheed Martin over missile sales to Taiwan

Posted on July 15, 2020July 15, 2020By Editor

Beijing is imposing sanctions on US arms firm Lockheed Martin for its involvement in a missile deal with Taiwan, which China considers part of its territory. The move could further worsen relations between the US and China. … Read More >China slaps sanctions on US arms maker Lockheed Martin over missile sales to Taiwan

Beijing vows tit-for-tat sanctions & says retaliation INEVITABLE unless US changes course after Trump signs new HK legislation

Posted on July 15, 2020July 15, 2020By Editor

China said it would impose sanctions on the US after US President Donald Trump signed legislation to punish Beijing for “oppressive acts” in Hong Kong and an executive order ending all preferential treatment for the city. … Read More >Beijing vows tit-for-tat sanctions & says retaliation INEVITABLE unless US changes course after Trump signs new HK legislation

Tit for tat: China blacklists US Senators Rubio, Cruz & other officials in response to sanctions over Xinjiang

Posted on July 13, 2020July 13, 2020By Editor

Beijing has placed sanctions on several US officials, including hawkish Republican Party Senators Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz. China said the move was made in response to US sanctions over the treatment of Uyghurs by Beijing. … Read More >Tit for tat: China blacklists US Senators Rubio, Cruz & other officials in response to sanctions over Xinjiang

North Korea warns UK will ‘pay price’ for brazen sanctions, and calls it ‘US puppet’

Posted on July 12, 2020July 12, 2020By Editor

North Korea has warned the UK will pay a price for its “despicable political scheme” to impose sanctions on its government ministries, and recommends London stops “blindly” following Washington’s lead. … Read More >North Korea warns UK will ‘pay price’ for brazen sanctions, and calls it ‘US puppet’

Russia

Russia to impose reciprocal sanctions on UK following publication of ‘Magnitsky List’

Posted on July 8, 2020July 8, 2020By Editor

Russia will impose tit-for-tat sanctions on the United Kingdom after London issued on Monday a list of 25 Russians who will be sanctioned over the case of Sergei Magnitsky, who died in custody in 2009. … Read More >Russia to impose reciprocal sanctions on UK following publication of ‘Magnitsky List’