Russia, cryptocurrencies and sanctions

Russia bypassing US sanctions with cryptocurrencies in oil trade
Russia is reportedly utilizing cryptocurrency and stablecoins in its oil trade with China and India to skirt sanctions from Western countries. Russia publicly encouraged the use of cryptocurrencies and passed a law allowing digital currencies last year.
Russia leans on cryptocurrencies for oil trade, sources say
Russia is using cryptocurrencies in its oil trade with China and India to skirt Western sanctions, according to four sources with direct knowledge of the matter.
U.S. toughens sanctions on Russian oil, gas and banking sectors
The stiffer restrictions come as the Trump administration is trying to convince Russia to accept terms of a proposed 30-day ceasefire.
US tightens grip on Russian oil trade, sanctions bite
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has not extended the sanctions waiver that allowed transactions with Russian banks related to trading Russian energy carriers. The decision to terminate this loophole was made by Joe Biden's administration and it expired on Tuesday.
Trump administration mulls tougher sanctions on Russian oil, gas and banking sectors
The Trump administration is reportedly considering more restrictions on Russia's oil, gas, and banking sectors, by further restricting Russian access to U.S. payment systems. On Wednesday, the Treasury Department let lapse a 60-day exemption put in place by the Biden administration in January that allowed specific energy transactions involving
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Iran Condemns New US Sanctions as “Illegal and Hypocritical”
Iran has strongly condemned fresh US sanctions on Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad and several entities linked to the country’s ...
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Iran Slams New US Sanctions as Hypocrisy and Legal Infringement
In a fierce response to the latest round of sanctions imposed by the United States, Iran has condemned actions targeting Oil ...
Duterte’s ICC arrest is a victory for a faltering rules-based order
For years, Rodrigo Duterte acted as if he were untouchable. He’s the first Asian ex-leader to go to The Hague in these circumstances.
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UN rapporteur urges EU to use legal powers to protect ICC from Trump sanctions
In an interview with Middle East Eye, the UN special rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers Meg Satterthwaite ...
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‘Dual Use’ Can’t Justify Russia’s Attacks on Ukraine’s Energy Grid
International law prohibits the targeting of civilian infrastructure, even if it is also used for military purposes.
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Duterte case ‘monumental’ for international law—expert
The high-profile case of former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC) comes at a welcome time ...
Religious slaughter in Syria shows need for US, Europe to 'keep a close eye' on Islamist regime: Greek FM
Greek Foreign Minister Giorigios Gerapetritis warned Europe and the U.S. to "keep a close eye" on Syria's new governing ...
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Crackdown on Foxtrot: U.S. Sanctions Swedish Criminal Network
The U.S. Treasury added Foxtrot, a Swedish criminal network, and its suspected leader to its sanctions list. Sweden has experienced increasing gang-related crimes, leading Europe in deadly gun ...