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  Russia bans 500 Americans including Barack Obama in retaliation over US sanctions on Moscow

  World | May 20, 2023 8:39 IST

  As the relations between Washington and Moscow are at an all-time low in present times, the Russian ministry justified the prohibitions in a statement on its website, saying, "It is high time for Washington to learn that not a single hostile attack against Russia will go without a strong reaction."

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  UK, US announce fresh sanctions on Russian items ahead of G7 summit | DETAILS

  World | May 19, 2023 7:59 IST

  The main goals of the United States out of the G7 this year would be many, however, the main focus will remain on showing shared and continued support for Ukraine, a US state official said.

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  Pakistan: Imran again hails India for procuring Russian oil at discounted rate; laments he couldn't

  World | April 09, 2023 21:28 IST

  Although his Russia tour was the first visit by a Pakistani premier to Moscow in the past 23 years, Khan could not broker any deal that could give relief to the cash-strapped country.

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  Indian, Russian oil giants strike deal to boost oil supply despite Western pressure

  World | March 29, 2023 20:51 IST

  Citing the statement released by Rosneft, the Russian media reported that the deal was signed during the working trip of Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin to India.

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  Russia-Ukraine war: The Story so far

  World | February 25, 2023 0:01 IST

  Although the Ukrainian citizens were acquainted with Russia's ill intentions, they were oblivious that a topsy-turvy journey had been waiting for them.

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  'US Won't impose sanctions on India for purchasing Russian energy despite oil price cap': Pentagon

  World | February 09, 2023 6:21 IST

  Notably, both the EU and the US adopted further price caps for seaborne Russian petroleum products including diesel and fuel oil last week.

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  Russia appreciates India's decision to not back G7's price cap on oil

  World | December 11, 2022 10:57 IST

  Novak stressed that Russia is responsibly fulfilling its contractual obligations for the supply of energy resources, diversifying energy exports to the countries in the east and south amid the energy crisis.

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  US slaps sanctions against Indian national, others for human rights abuses on behalf of North Korea

  World | December 10, 2022 10:50 IST

  As per the state department, the sanction was imposed on two individuals and seven entities for providing material support to, acting on behalf of, or being owned by the DPRK (Democratic People's Republic of Korea) government-run animation studio, SEK Studio.

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  India abstains on UNSC resolution on exempting humanitarian aid efforts from sanctions

  India | December 10, 2022 7:05 IST

  The resolution is also intended to ensure much-needed predictability and safeguards for humanitarian agencies.

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  EU plans new package of biting sanctions against Russia

  World | September 28, 2022 23:15 IST

  Russia-Ukraine war: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the Kremlin-orchestrated referendums on joining Russia “are an illegal attempt to grab land and change international borders by force.”

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  Nancy Pelosi Taiwan visit: China announces trade sanctions, military drills around island

  World | August 03, 2022 7:41 IST

  Nancy Pelosi Taiwan visit: Beijing has maintained that Pelosi's visit is a serious violation of the one-China principle and the provisions of the three China-US joint communiques.

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  China and Russia veto new UN sanctions on North Korea

  World | May 27, 2022 9:41 IST

  A united Security Council imposed sanctions after North Korea’s first nuclear test explosion in 2006 and tightened them over the years in a total of 10 resolutions seeking- so far unsuccessfully- to rein in its nuclear and ballistic missile programs and cut off funding.

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  India may consider buying crude oil from Russia at discounted rate, say reports

  India | March 14, 2022 20:23 IST

  As Russian economy faces its worst since 1991, Moscow has urged India to increase its investments after sanctions over its oil-gas exports.

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  Russia-Ukraine War: What are sanctions, do they ever work?

  World | February 28, 2022 9:02 IST

  The US and the UK have introduced unilateral sanctions targeting Russia’s two largest banks, Sberbank and VTB Bank. They have also frozen the assets and restricted travel of key Russian oligarchs. Canada and Australia have followed suit.

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  Russia bans UK flights over its airspace after sanctions

  World | February 25, 2022 15:28 IST

  Rosaviatsiya said that all flights by the U.K. carriers to Russia as well as transit flights are banned starting Friday.

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  'Russian invasion of Ukraine is beginning,' says Biden, announces sanctions against Moscow

  World | February 23, 2022 2:22 IST

  US President Joe Biden announced that they are ordering heavy financial sanctions against Russian banks and oligarchs, declaring that Moscow had flagrantly violated international law in what he called the “beginning of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.”

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  EU leaders agree on Belarus sanctions, urge all EU-based carriers to avoid flying over Belarus

  World | May 25, 2021 7:00 IST

  The European Union agreed Monday to impose sanctions on Belarus, including banning its airlines from using the airspace and airports of the 27-nation bloc, amid fury over the forced diversion of a passenger jet to arrest an opposition journalist.

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  Patnaik sanctions Rs 60 lakh for feeding stray dogs, cattle during Covid lockdown

  India | May 10, 2021 6:22 IST

  Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Sunday sanctioned funds for feeding stray animals in all urban pockets during the 14-day coronavirus lockdown period.

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  China announces sanctions on British individuals, entities

  World | March 26, 2021 8:39 IST

  China on Friday announced sanctions on relevant British individuals and entities. 

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  US sanctions NATO ally Turkey over Russian missile defense

  World | December 15, 2020 10:53 IST

  The sanctions, which were required under a 2017 U.S. law aimed at pushing back on Russia if the administration deemed there was a significant cause, add another element of uncertainty to the relationship as Trump winds down his term.