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The United States and Canada have expanded their sanctions against the aggressor country, Russia. The sanctions target Russian banks, individuals, and companies associated with the country's military-industrial complex. The published list of US sanctions also includes 17 other individuals. Additionally, the Canadian government reports that 21 organizations and
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The European Union (EU) has announced new sanctions [https://www.consilium.europa.eu/en/press/press-releases/2023/07/20/iran-eu-adopts-new-restrictive-measures-for-military-support-to-syria-and-russia-s-war-of-aggression-against-ukraine/] against Russia and Iran in response to their military support in the war against Ukraine. The sanctions, declared by the European Council, include a ban on the export of components
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Australia has imposed sanctions against 35 organizations in Russia's defense, technology, and energy sectors, as well as ten individuals, including Russian ministers, senior officials, and top military leadership in Belarus. The statement [https://www.foreignminister.gov.au/minister/penny-wong/media-release/further-sanctions-response-russias-invasion-ukraine] was made by Australia's Foreign
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The United Kingdom has announced [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-announces-new-sanctions-in-response-to-russias-forced-deportation-of-ukrainian-children] sanctions against 14 Russians, 11 of whom are believed to be involved in the unlawful deportation of Ukrainian children. > “Today’s sanctions hold those who prop up Putin’s regime to account, including those who would see
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The United Kingdom has imposed new sanctions against individuals connected to the Wagner Group. The British government announced [https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-sanctions-wagner-group-leaders-and-front-companies-responsible-for-violence-and-instability-across-africa] the implementation of economic sanctions against three countries, including the Central African Republic, Sudan, and Mali, as well as certain companies and citizens from Russia
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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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SLB, the world's largest oilfield services company, has announced that it is ceasing all product and technology deliveries to Russia from all of its facilities due to the expansion of Western sanctions. > The company's statement [https://www.slb.com/resource-library/updates/2023/update-on-slbs-russia-operations] reads, "
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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 "