EU targets Russian shadow fleet
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The European Commission in Brussels proposed a 20th package of sanctions against Russia, including a ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers to curb the "shadow fleet."
Reposted by Steve Peers, Nicolai von Ondarza
🚨 Just in: the European Commission has proposed a new round of sanctions against Russia, with a full ban on maritime services and the first-ever activation of the Anti-Circumvention Tool.
All details here.
All details here.
EU proposes new sanctions to weaken Russia's oil and gas revenues
The 20th package of EU sanctions against Russia targets oil, gas, the "shadow fleet", banking, cryptocurrency, metals and minerals. #EuropeNews
www.euronews.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:32 PM
🚨 Just in: the European Commission has proposed a new round of sanctions against Russia, with a full ban on maritime services and the first-ever activation of the Anti-Circumvention Tool.
All details here.
All details here.
"Geopolitical Risks and Energy Prices: Impacts of Russia-Ukraine Conflict" is available at papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers...
February 7, 2026 at 2:00 AM
"Geopolitical Risks and Energy Prices: Impacts of Russia-Ukraine Conflict" is available at papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers...
I am relieved to see this climbdown from the Trump administration, removing the 25% additional tariff on India imposed due to the latter's imports of Russian oil. But damage is still being done to US credibility and the US-India relationship. 1/2 www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/t...
Trump signs executive order announcing removal of 25% penalty tariff on India for buying Russian oil
Trump signs executive order announcing removal of 25% penalty tariff on India for buying Russian oil | World News
www.hindustantimes.com
February 6, 2026 at 11:45 PM
I am relieved to see this climbdown from the Trump administration, removing the 25% additional tariff on India imposed due to the latter's imports of Russian oil. But damage is still being done to US credibility and the US-India relationship. 1/2 www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/t...
by Scott Lucas
#EU sets out 20th set of sanctions v #Russia over #Urkaine invasion
Measures on oil, Russian shadow fleet, banks & cryptocurrencies
Export & import bans tightened
Von der Leyen: "Russia will only come to table w genuine intent if it is pressured to do so. This is only language Russia understands"
Measures on oil, Russian shadow fleet, banks & cryptocurrencies
Export & import bans tightened
Von der Leyen: "Russia will only come to table w genuine intent if it is pressured to do so. This is only language Russia understands"
#UkraineWar, Day 1,443: #Russia Deputy Director of Military Intelligence Critically Wounded in #Moscow Shooting
#Ukraine
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#Ukraine
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Ukraine War, Day 1,443: Russia's Deputy Director of Military Intelligence Critically Wounded in Moscow Shooting - EA WorldView
Russia deputy director of military intelligence Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, a central figure in Ukraine invasion, shot and critically wounded
eaworldview.com
February 6, 2026 at 2:56 PM
Just imagine the effect these sanctions would have had, had they been introduced on day one of the war (back in 2014!)?
The dithering salami slice approach only encouraged russia!
The dithering salami slice approach only encouraged russia!
Exclusive: interview with David O’Sullivan, Eu Russia sanctions envoy. He believes sanctions now having “significant impact” on Russia economy with oil revenues down, interest rates in double digits and inflation high
February 6, 2026 at 1:52 PM
Just imagine the effect these sanctions would have had, had they been introduced on day one of the war (back in 2014!)?
The dithering salami slice approach only encouraged russia!
The dithering salami slice approach only encouraged russia!
"The Role of Trade Agreements in Countering Trade Sanctions: Evidence from Sectoral Data" is available as a working paper at papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers...
February 6, 2026 at 11:30 AM
"The Role of Trade Agreements in Countering Trade Sanctions: Evidence from Sectoral Data" is available as a working paper at papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers...
Reposted by Peter Van Elsuwege
📢 Call for papers. With over 40 regimes currently in force, the EU has solidified its role as a global leader in restrictive measures. But as the scope of these sanctions grows, so do the legal and institutional complexities. We invite abstract submissions for our CLEER conference. lnkd.in/gVfhbigv
February 6, 2026 at 12:34 PM
📢 Call for papers. With over 40 regimes currently in force, the EU has solidified its role as a global leader in restrictive measures. But as the scope of these sanctions grows, so do the legal and institutional complexities. We invite abstract submissions for our CLEER conference. lnkd.in/gVfhbigv
Reposted by Iikka Korhonen
VoxTalks Economics episode: What should Europe do about Trump?
@wederdim.bsky.social and @upanizza.bsky.social @gvagrad.bsky.social talk with @talknormal.co.uk about Europe’s options in response to recent #US policy shifts — from trade to geopolitical strategy.
👉 cepr.org/multimedia/w...
#EconSky
@wederdim.bsky.social and @upanizza.bsky.social @gvagrad.bsky.social talk with @talknormal.co.uk about Europe’s options in response to recent #US policy shifts — from trade to geopolitical strategy.
👉 cepr.org/multimedia/w...
#EconSky
February 6, 2026 at 2:22 PM
VoxTalks Economics episode: What should Europe do about Trump?
@wederdim.bsky.social and @upanizza.bsky.social @gvagrad.bsky.social talk with @talknormal.co.uk about Europe’s options in response to recent #US policy shifts — from trade to geopolitical strategy.
👉 cepr.org/multimedia/w...
#EconSky
@wederdim.bsky.social and @upanizza.bsky.social @gvagrad.bsky.social talk with @talknormal.co.uk about Europe’s options in response to recent #US policy shifts — from trade to geopolitical strategy.
👉 cepr.org/multimedia/w...
#EconSky