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On June 10, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Norway imposed targeted sanctions—asset freezes and travel bans—on Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben‑Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich for “inciting extremist violence” in the West Bank and making inflammatory Gaza-related remarks.
The UK government has threatened to take legal action against Roman Abramovich to ensure that the £2.5 billion raised from the sale of Chelsea Football Club goes to support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.
The funds have been frozen in a UK bank account since Abramovich was sanctioned in 2022, shortly after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
It was only a matter of time. One day after two old oil tankers sank in the Black Sea on Sunday, spilling a significant amount…
The UK, France, Germany and the United States have imposed new sanctions on Iran, accusing the country of supplying Russia with ballistic missiles for use in Ukraine.
Russian oil getting into UK via refinery loophole, reports claim Research suggests that the UK is still importing millions of barrels of fuel produced from…
UK, France and Germany to keep nuclear sanctions on Iran The UK, France and Germany will retain sanctions on Iran in an attempt to deter…
Belgium is among the largest wholesale buyers of rare gems from Moscow, and local professionals fear that a Western ban on Russian diamonds could result in less oversight.
Euronews says the yachts and lavish houses of Russian oligarchs that have been seized under EU sanctions could be confiscated to finance Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction.
The Independent says the Italian government has seized a luxury superyacht worth an estimated £570m that is believed to be linked to Russian president Vladimir Putin.
Euronews says nearly two months into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the Kremlin has taken extraordinary steps to blunt an economic counteroffensive from the West.
The Daily Mirror says Russian oligarch and sanctioned Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has a long history of splashing the cash – even when it comes to his takeaway orders if reports are to be believed.
Euronews says European Union countries agreed on Thursday on a Russian coal embargo as part of a fifth round of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine.
The Guardian says the United States and its allies are preparing to impose new sanctions on Moscow over civilian killings in Ukraine as the west makes a fresh attempt to cripple Vladimir Putin’s economy and war effort.
France24 says the United States and its allies on Wednesday prepared new sanctions on Moscow over civilian killings in northern Ukraine.
65 more Russian people and businesses have had sanctions slapped on them by the UK – as the country continues to attempt to cut off “vital industries fuelling Putin’s war machine,” Liz Truss said.
France24 says Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called on French companies including carmaker Renault, supermarket group Auchan and DIY retailer Leroy Merlin to leave Russia.
The Independent says Russia is using Peppa Pig to retaliate against economic sanctions imposed worldwide against its invasion of Ukraine.
BBC Sport says Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea face an uncertain future but has vowed the team will keep competing on the pitch.
Roman Abramovich – the owner of Chelsea football club – has officially been sanctioned by the UK government as part of its response to the Russian invasion of neighbouring Ukraine.
The Metro says British property tycoon Nick Candy is lining up a £2.5 billion offer to buy Chelsea from Roman Abramovich.
The Guardian says an MP has claimed that the Russian oligarch and Chelsea football club owner, Roman Abramovich, is hastily selling UK properties to avoid potential financial sanctions.
The Metro says The President of Belarus has said the international sanctions against Russia are ‘pushing the world to the brink of World War Three’.
The Independent says Ireland has promised “very direct and very hard-hitting” sanctions against Russia, after the latest attack on Ukraine.
BBC News says Boris Johnson “misspoke” when he claimed Chelsea Football Club’s Russian owner Roman Abramovich faced sanctions.