Protest held in Prague against inflation, military support for Ukraine

Thousands of people protested against high living costs and the government's military support for Ukraine in the Czech capital Prague on Saturday.

Poland Sees Rise in Food Theft, followed by luxury items such as expensive perfumes and spirits

The number of shoplifting crimes in Poland increased by almost a third in 2022, newspaper Rzeczpospolita reported citing police data.

EU court annuls sanctions against mother of Wagner boss - The Jerusalem Post

A top European Union court on Wednesday granted a challenge to annul sanctions against the mother of Yevgeny Prigozhin, a close ally of President Vladimir Putin and the head of Russia's Wagner mercenary group fighting in Ukraine.

Venezuela Denounces Billions of Dollars in Losses Caused By US Sanctions

At the 52nd regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Venezuela's Foreign Minister Yvan Gil stated that the US sanctions have resulted in losses of around 232 billion US dollars.

Republican senator criticizes Brazil over Iran warships, calls for sanctions

A top Republican senator blasted Brazil on Tuesday for allowing Iranian warships to dock at a port in Rio de Janeiro.

Sanctions against Russia dubbed ‘poison’ for EU

EU sanctions against Russia are missing the mark and instead chipping away at the bloc’s economic independence, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said on Tuesday.

China slams US sanctions against Chinese firms related to Russia

China on Monday slammed the United States for sanctioning Chinese companies for alleged involvement with Russia, saying the illegal, unilateral sanctions, if not revoked, would be met with countermeasures from China.

EU sanctions Russia’s Wagner for alleged rights abuses in Africa

The EU announced additional sanctions against individuals from Russia's Wagner paramilitary group Saturday for “human rights abuses” in three African countries.

UK sanctions against Rosatom jeopardize int’l nuclear security

Russia’s state nuclear corporation Rosatom said on Friday that Great Britain’s sanctions against its executives and a number of Russia nuclear sector companies jeopardize international nuclear security.

New US sanctions for Russia on war anniversary

The US has marked a year since Russia's spop in Ukraine by announcing a new range of sanctions against Russia.

EU fails to agree new anti-Russian sanctions

EU nations failed to reach agreement on a new package of anti-Russian sanctions at a meeting of ambassadors on Wednesday, with the issue of synthetic rubber emerging as a sticking point, Politico has reported.

Western Plans To Inflict Strategic Defeat On Russia Failed

Russian Ambassador to the United States Anatoly Antonov says that it is now obvious that plans of the Western countries to defeat Russia fell through.

Syria says US claims to waive sanctions for earthquake relief 'misleading'

The U.S. latest move to ease the sanctions imposed on Syria to support earthquake relief efforts is "misleading and aims to give a false humanitarian impression," the Syrian Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Friday.

Canada’s sanctions on Russian individuals remind diplomat of Third Reich policies

 The sanctions slapped on Russian individuals by Canada on Friday are similar to Third Reich attempts to silence the voice of reason, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova wrote on Telegram.

European Council Head Says New Russia Sanctions Become More Difficult To Agree On

European Council President Charles Michel said on Thursday that it became more difficult to impose new sanctions on Russia.

Britain’s foreign minister yet to answer for supporting Kyiv: Russia

Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said late on Monday that British Foreign Minister James Cleverly, who has been sanctioned by Moscow over Ukraine, is yet to answer for his support of Kyiv.

European Commission Pledges New Sanctions Against Belarus Over Part In Ukrainian Conflict

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday promised new sanctions against Belarus over its role in the conflict in Ukraine.

West To Demand Serbia Recognize Kosovo If Belgrade Slaps Sanctions On Russia - Vucic

The West will require the Serbian authorities to sign an agreement with the partially-recognized republic of Kosovo on its formal recognition once Belgrade agrees to impose sanctions against Russia, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Sunday.

Support for sanctions against Russia weak among Greeks: Survey

Support for economic sanctions and EU policies, in general, is weak among Greeks, according to a recent survey, local media reported Friday.

New EU Sanctions on Russia Will Backfire: Russian Foreign Ministry

Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said as quoted by Sputnik that the European Union has decided to impose fresh sanctions on Russia, adding that these actions also jeopardize the interests of the member states.