Karl-Petter Thorwaldsson, Minister for Business, Industry and Innovation and Anna Hallberg, Minister for Foreign Trade and Nordic Affairs. Magnus Liljegren/Government Offices of Sweden In light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the following sanctions, the Government is now strengthening preparedness for the Swedish business sector and foreign trade through close dialogue with relevant actors. The…
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Targeting Russian Elites, Disinformation Outlets, and Defense Enterprises – The United States
The United States remains united with our allies and partners in our commitment to ensure the Government of Russia pays a severe economic and diplomatic price for its aggression against Ukraine. Today we are targeting Russian elites and their financial networks and assets, major Russian disinformation outlets that contribute to the destabilization of Ukraine, and…
EBRD moves forward with action against Russia and Belarus
EBRD London headquarters The Board of Directors of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has agreed with a management proposal to take steps in responding to the Russian-led invasion in Ukraine. They voted in large numbers to ask Governors to approve firm action against both Russia and Belarus. If approved by the Governors, the access of Russia and Belarus to…
List of sanctions against Russia after it invaded Ukraine
US, EU, UK, Japan, Canada, Taiwan, and New Zealand unveil sanctions against Russia that target banks, military exports, and oil refineries. As attacks continue in Ukraine and Russian forces press their advance on the capital Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pleaded for help from the international community. Canada, the European Union, Japan, New Zealand, Taiwan, the United…
UK sets out new multi-million dollar economic package of support for Ukraine
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss The UK government has announced a new economic package that is designed to support Ukraine’s continued stability. Foreign Secretary Liz Truss reiterates the UK’s commitment in standing ready to guarantee up to $500 million in loans to support Ukraine and mitigate the economic effects of Russian aggression. Following the Prime Minister’s announcement…