US Sanctions – Page 36 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

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Bombshell report claims US to hit Russia with new sanctions over Nord Stream 2… but could leave German construction firms exempted

Posted on February 19, 2021February 19, 2021By Editor

Washington could soon unveil a sweeping package of sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline, reports say. But, in an effort to avoid a diplomatic row with Germany, not all firms involved in construction may be targeted. … Read More >Bombshell report claims US to hit Russia with new sanctions over Nord Stream 2… but could leave German construction firms exempted

Russia

US will NEVER recognize Russian sovereignty over Crimea says Washington’s diplomat at UN, confirming sanctions here to stay

Posted on February 14, 2021February 14, 2021By Editor

Despite the fact Crimea has been de facto administered by Russia for seven years now, the American government will never view Moscow’s rule as legitimate, insisting it remains part of Ukraine. … Read More >US will NEVER recognize Russian sovereignty over Crimea says Washington’s diplomat at UN, confirming sanctions here to stay

US cancels $42 million in Myanmar aid over military coup… then redirects it to nation’s ‘civil society’

Posted on February 14, 2021February 14, 2021By Editor

The US has slapped a raft of sanctions on Myanmar’s top military to block their access to more than a billion dollars in government funds being held in America, and will redirect millions in US aid to “strengthen civil society.” … Read More >US cancels $42 million in Myanmar aid over military coup… then redirects it to nation’s ‘civil society’

US sells over a million barrels of seized Iranian fuel headed for Venezuela

Posted on February 12, 2021February 12, 2021By Editor

The United States has sold more than a million barrels of Iranian fuel seized under its sanctions program last year, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing the US Department of Justice. … Read More >US sells over a million barrels of seized Iranian fuel headed for Venezuela

China stocking up on chips & high-tech equipment to negate US sanctions

Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021By Editor

China is increasing imports of computer chips and equipment required to manufacture them in a bid to mitigate the impact of a US ban on high-tech exports, as Beijing’s semiconductor industry struggles to meet domestic demand. … Read More >China stocking up on chips & high-tech equipment to negate US sanctions

Iran’s Javad Zarif Praises Legal Victory After ICJ Rejects US Objections to Sanctions-Related Case

Posted on February 4, 2021February 4, 2021By Editor

This is the first major victory for Tehran in a case that was filed back in 2018, when the administration of Donald Trump unilaterally withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal and slapped sanctions on the Islamic Republic. … Read More >Iran’s Javad Zarif Praises Legal Victory After ICJ Rejects US Objections to Sanctions-Related Case

International Court of Justice claims jurisdiction to hear Iran’s dispute against US sanctions

Posted on February 3, 2021February 3, 2021By Editor

The highest UN court for international disputes between states has ruled that it does have jurisdiction to hear a case brought by Iran challenging US sanctions against Tehran. … Read More >International Court of Justice claims jurisdiction to hear Iran’s dispute against US sanctions

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Moscow to consider introduction of prison terms for Russian citizens who call for West to place sanctions on their compatriots

Posted on February 3, 2021February 3, 2021By Editor

Russia’s top parliamentarian has submitted a proposal to criminalize calling for sanctions against Russians. The move comes after opposition figure Alexey Navalny published a list of people he wants to see targeted by the West. … Read More >Moscow to consider introduction of prison terms for Russian citizens who call for West to place sanctions on their compatriots

Tehran says Biden administration must remove crippling sanctions if they want Iran to cut enhanced enrichment program

Posted on January 31, 2021January 31, 2021By Editor

Iran’s foreign minister said the country won’t accept US demands to reverse the acceleration of its nuclear program, adding that Washington should make the first move and remove sanctions, as it was the party that left the JCPOA. … Read More >Tehran says Biden administration must remove crippling sanctions if they want Iran to cut enhanced enrichment program

‘Creative approach’: South Korea suggests North should freeze ALL ‘nuclear activities’ just to ‘begin’ rapprochement with US

Posted on January 30, 2021January 30, 2021By Editor

South Korea’s PM Chung Sye-kyun has urged all sides of the Korean standoff to show “creative” thinking, urging the North to at least freeze all its nuclear activities and scale down its program, to show goodwill. … Read More >‘Creative approach’: South Korea suggests North should freeze ALL ‘nuclear activities’ just to ‘begin’ rapprochement with US