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Japan has decided to expand the ban on exporting vehicles to Russia, extending the sanctions to include the supply of used cars to the aggressor country. Kyodo reports [https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2023/07/b1ce5b70e140-japan-to-expand-russia-automobile-export-ban-in-line-with-g-7-peers.html] that the relevant restrictions will take effect from August 9. In April 2022,
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One of Switzerland's largest banks, Julius Baer, has issued a warning to its clients residing in Russia about the upcoming closure of their accounts. The bank informed clients that all business relations will be terminated no later than December 31, according to the message. Additionally, all transactions and
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Orion Pharma, a Finnish pharmaceutical company, has announced its exit from the Russian market after 15 years of operations. The decision was revealed in the company's report [https://www.orion.fi/en/newsroom/newsroom-listing/releases/stock-releases/2023/orion-group-half-year-financial-report-162023/] for the first half of 2023, citing a 33.5%
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Swedish personal hygiene products manufacturer Essity, known for its popular Zewa toilet paper, Libresse sanitary pads, and Libero diapers, has officially left the Russian market [https://www.essity.com/media/press-release/essity-has-exited-the-russian-market/13ed54a1aedb2ef7/] . The company completed the sale of its Russian business for SEK 1.2 billion to Russian billionaire
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The European Council has decided to extend [https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2023/07/20/russia-eu-renews-sanctions-over-russia-s-military-aggression-against-ukraine/?utm_source=dsms-auto&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Russia%253a+EU+renews+sanctions+over+Russia%25u2019s+military+aggression+against+Ukraine] economic sanctions against Russia for another six months, targeting
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The official "MegaFon" app, belonging to the telecommunications operator, has been removed from Google Play. The link that previously directed users to the app in the store is now inactive as well. However, the app is still available on the App Store. In addition to the main "
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Italy has frozen the assets of Russian oligarchs amounting to approximately $2.5 billion following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. As part of the European Union's sanctions against the Kremlin and its supporters, Italy has seized assets including bank accounts, luxury villas, yachts, and
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Apple has started blocking the ability to purchase subscriptions on Russian user accounts, according to iPhones.ru. This restriction applies specifically to subscriptions for software such as Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro for iPad. Users who had previously paid for these applications are receiving emails from Apple indicating an
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In June, another thirteen international companies, including one of the world's largest tire manufacturers, Michelin Group, German company Bosch, and American chemical corporation 3M, exited the Russian market, according to a new report by the Kyiv School of Economics. The report reveals that a total of 254 international
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The UK Foreign Secretary has announced plans to introduce a new sanctions regime targeting Iran, which would include restrictions on hostile activities, including military support to aggression. The statement [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-steps-up-action-to-tackle-rising-threat-posed-by-iran] issued by the British Foreign Secretary highlights Iran's intensified campaign of targeting
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EU leaders have decided to extend economic sanctions against Russia for another six months in response to Russia's aggressive war against Ukraine, as European Pravda writes. The previous round of economic sanctions against Russia was set to expire on July 31, 2023. This package includes the initial sanctions
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The Radio and Television Commission of Lithuania has made a decision to block IP addresses that enable the viewing of Russian television programs, which are banned in Lithuania. The Commission stated that this decision was made in accordance with the regulations of the European Union (EU) Council, which applies restrictive