Sanctions

More Than 200 Political Prisoners In Nicaragua Released To The United States

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The government of Nicaragua recently released more than 200 political prisoners who were arrested for opposing the rule of President Daniel Ortega. These individuals, including journalists, activists, political leaders, business leaders, civil society representatives, and students, were arrested prior to the 2021 elections. Judge Octavio Rothschuh Andino announced their release and stated that some of them are already on their way to the United States. US State Department spokesperson, Ned Price, confirmed that the release …

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China Snubs US Sanctions. Uses State Defense Firm To Export Venezuelan Oil.

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China National Petroleum Corp stopped carrying Venezuelan oil in August 2019, but traders continued to rebrand the fuel as Malaysian, Reuters reported. Since November 2020, China Aerospace Science and Industry Corp has been carrying Venezuelan crude on three tankers it acquired that year from PetroChina. The 13 shipments were declared “crude oil” at Chinese customs, without specifying origin, and were moving as payment to offset Venezuelan debt to China, according to three sources. China’s foreign …

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Iranian Forces Hostile Takeover Of Greek Oil Tankers

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Iranian forces seize two Greek tankers in the Gulf: State media Greece accused Iran of “piracy” after the IRGC seized two Greek-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf Friday. The move came amid a dispute over an Iranian oil cargo. Athens said Iranian navy helicopters landed armed men on two tankers, one of which was sailing in international waters. The second tanker was near the Iranian coast when seized. “These actions are tantamount to acts of …

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Apple to Block Sale of Products in Russia

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(InformingNews.com) – Russia’s aggressive actions in Ukraine have led to many sanctions by governments around the globe. Private companies are also starting to take a stand against the Kremlin in hopes of swaying leaders against pursuing further conflict. On March 1, Apple revealed it would stop selling its products in Russia. At the same time, the company cut access to RT News and Sputnik News in its app store. #Apple announced Tuesday that it will …

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With Allies Like China, Will Sanctions Stop Russia?

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(InformingNews.com) – As soon as Russia began putting troops on the border with Ukraine, world leaders started talking about sanctions. President Joe Biden has continuously spoken about levying them against the Kremlin if Putin’s forces crossed the border. When the Russian military moved into two areas of Ukraine, Biden put his foot down and issued the sanctions. But will they have a real impact? On February 22, President Biden imposed restrictions on Russian financial institutions …

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Energy Deal Reversal as Europe Unites

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(InformingNews.com) – After Russia moved into parts of Ukraine, leaders worldwide began introducing sanctions and other punishments levied at the country. The attack is monetary, seeking to strike the Kremlin’s economy. Germany’s approach was to hit the country where it really hurts: in the pipeline. On February 22, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz announced the country would hold off on certifying the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline. He didn’t go as far as to cancel the …

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Schiff Warns Russian Invasion of Ukraine is “Very Likely”

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(InformingNews.com) – President Joe Biden has warned Russia about potential sanctions for its actions against Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin has stated any such move would ruin US/Russian relations. The tension in the region and between the two countries is at an all-time high, and one legislator is cautioning that issues are about to take a more serious step. Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA) said on January 2 during an interview on CBS’s “Face the Nation” that …

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