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Denmark's FLSmidth investigates potential breach of sanctions on Russia

COPENHAGEN, May 1 (Reuters) - Danish mining equipment and cement technology supplier FLSmidth said i...

1st May, 2026

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Exclusive-Russian 'shadow fleet' undeterred by Starmer's threat as nearly 100 ships cross UK waters

By Muvija M and Andrew MacAskill LONDON, April 28 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision...

28th April, 2026

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Exclusive-U.S. envoy says Belarus may free more prisoners in next month

WARSAW, April 28 (Reuters) - U.S. Special Envoy John Coale said on Tuesday he expects to secure the...

28th April, 2026

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Israel's purchase of 'stolen' Ukrainian grain is not 'legitimate', Zelenskiy says

April 28 (Reuters) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Israel's purchase...

28th April, 2026

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Kyrgyzstan urges EU dialogue after Russian-related sanctions

BISHKEK, April 28 (Reuters) - Kyrgyzstan on Tuesday called for transparent and depoliticised talks w...

28th April, 2026

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Russian superyacht crosses blockaded Strait of Hormuz

April 27 (Reuters) - A superyacht linked to sanctioned Russian billionaire Alexey Mordashov sailed t...

27th April, 2026

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EU extends sanctions against Myanmar by a year

BRUSSELS, April 27 (Reuters) - The European Union on Monday extended its sanctions against Myanmar u...

27th April, 2026

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US to let Venezuela pay Maduro's lawyer in drug trafficking case

By Luc Cohen April 25 - The United States has agreed to modify its sanctions on Venezuela to allow t...

25th April, 2026

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Luxury group Cucinelli tightens controls on sanctions compliance after allegations

MILAN, April 24 (Reuters) - Luxury group Brunello Cucinelli has strengthened its controls to monitor...

24th April, 2026

Image for Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'
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Russia vows to help Cuba withstand US 'blackmail and threats'

MOSCOW, April 24 (Reuters) - Russia said on Friday that it stood in solidarity with Cuba and would c...

24th April, 2026

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Russia says EU sanctions will have dire consequences amid global squeeze

MOSCOW, April 24 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Friday tha...

24th April, 2026

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EU bans some exports to Kyrgyzstan, lifts sanctions on Tajik banks

ALMATY, April 24 (Reuters) - The European Union's 20th sanctions package this week banned certain ex...

24th April, 2026