[ad_1] The European Union, the United States and Canada have expressed their readiness to review sanctions policies against Venezuela, subject to significant progress in the comprehensive negotiation, reads a joint statement of the three countries, published on the website of the EU External Action Service, Report informs. “We welcome substantive, credible advancements to restore core… Continue reading EU, US, Canada ready to ease sanctions against Venezuela
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US announces sanctions against China over abuse of Uyghurs
[ad_1] The Biden administration has taken a range of punitive actions against Chinese solar product manufacturers as part of an intensified effort to crack down on Uyghur Muslims’ use of forced labor in Xinjiang, Report informs, citing Financial Times. The administration put five companies that make polysilicon — raw material for solar products — on… Continue reading US announces sanctions against China over abuse of Uyghurs
EU imposes sanctions against 78 Belarusian individuals, 8 entities
[ad_1] European Union (EU) decided to impose restrictive measures against 78 Belarusian individuals and eight entities, Reports states, citing TASS. This decision was made in view of the escalation of serious human rights violations in Belarus. The EU has blacklisted MAZ, Belaz, New Oil Company, and five other law firms. In addition, sanctions were imposed… Continue reading EU imposes sanctions against 78 Belarusian individuals, 8 entities
US expands sanctions against Belarus
[ad_1] The United States has expanded sanctions against Belarus, blacklisting 16 individuals, five agencies, and organizations, said US Treasury Department. Report informs, citing RIA Novosti, that the United States has imposed sanctions on the Belarusian KGB, the Belarusian Interior Ministry’s Central Department for Combating Organized Crime and Corruption, and the Interior Ministry’s Internal Troops. Natallia… Continue reading US expands sanctions against Belarus
EU’s Josep Borrell warns of sanctions over ongoing crisis in Lebanon
[ad_1] The European Union’s top diplomat Josep Borrell has castigated Lebanese politicians for delays in forming a new cabinet after mass resignations in the wake of the Beirut Port explosion last August, Report informs, citing Euronews. Josep Borrell, the EU’s high representative for foreign affairs, met with Lebanese President Michel Aoun on Saturday during a… Continue reading EU’s Josep Borrell warns of sanctions over ongoing crisis in Lebanon