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Image for UK fines Citibank London $6 million over Russia sanctions breaches
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UK fines Citibank London $6 million over Russia sanctions breaches

By Phoebe Seers LONDON, Sept 2 (Reuters) - Britain fined Citibank £4.7 million ($6.35 million) on We...

2nd September, 2026

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EU's Kallas says Leipzig attack had hallmarks of state-sponsored terrorism

By Padraic Halpin and Conor Humphries WICKLOW, Ireland, Sept 2 (Reuters) - The attempted attack in L...

2nd September, 2026

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EU to work on further sanctions against Russian individuals, Germany says

BERLIN, Sept 2 (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Wednesday that the Europe...

2nd September, 2026

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Bessent says U.S. likely to announce Iran bank sanctions this week

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Sept 1 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday...

1st September, 2026

Image for UK steps up pressure on Russian sanctions evasion network, doubles penalties for breaches
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UK steps up pressure on Russian sanctions evasion network, doubles penalties for breaches

Aug 31 (Reuters) - Britain on Monday ramped up pressure on shadow financial systems underpinning Rus...

1st September, 2026

Image for Germany set to blame Russia for attempted airport drone attack
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Germany set to blame Russia for attempted airport drone attack

By Markus Wacket BERLIN, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Germany is set to blame Russia for an attempted drone at...

1st September, 2026

Image for Bessent told Russian minister no economic relief until Ukraine war ends, source says
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Bessent told Russian minister no economic relief until Ukraine war ends, source says

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Aug 31 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made clear to Ru...

31st August, 2026

Image for Trump vows to hit Iran hard after first exchanges of fire in a month
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Trump vows to hit Iran hard after first exchanges of fire in a month

By Parisa Hafezi and David Lawder DUBAI/ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Aug 31 (Reuters) - U.S. President...

31st August, 2026

Image for With US bill's fate in balance, Ukraine to lobby US on Russia sanctions
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With US bill's fate in balance, Ukraine to lobby US on Russia sanctions

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Ukraine's top sanctions official will visit Wash...

31st August, 2026

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Europeans bristle at Russia's return to G20

By Philip Blenkinsop ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Aug 31 (Reuters) - European financial ministers and...

31st August, 2026

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US envoy says he hopes Belarus will free hundreds of prisoners next month

Aug 31 (Reuters) - U.S. special envoy John Coale has said he hopes to secure the release of hundreds...

31st August, 2026

Image for Trump says Iran's Kharg is being 'blown to smithereens', but gives no details
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Trump says Iran's Kharg is being 'blown to smithereens', but gives no details

By Phil Stewart and David Lawder WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Reuters) - Iran's energy hub of Kharg Island is...

31st August, 2026