sanctions

EU Council approves new package of sanctions against Russia

Published on: May 20, 2025
09:05

Brussels, May 20 (Prensa Latina) The Council of the European Union (EU) approved the 17th package of sanctions against the Russian Federation, the head of European diplomacy, Kaja Kallas, informed the Euroctiv portal.

Syria welcomes Trump’s statement on sanctions

Published on: May 13, 2025
14:15

Damascus, May 13 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Foreign and Expatriate Affairs today welcomed the recent statements by US President Donald Trump on the possibility of lifting the sanctions imposed on Syria.

Europe debates sanctions against Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline

Published on: May 12, 2025
13:38

Brussels, May 12 (Prensa Latina) The European Commission (EC) is discussing the introduction of sanctions against the Nord Stream 2 gas pipeline if Russia rejects the ceasefire with Ukraine, said today the head of the EC press service, Paula Pinho.

Gabon thanks African Union for lifting sanctions against it

Published on: May 1, 2025
11:24

Libreville, May 1 (Prensa Latina) The Gabonese government celebrated the decision of the African Union to withdraw the economic and political sanctions imposed on that country and allow its re-entry to the continental organization, an official source informed.

EU announces plan B to maintain sanctions on Russia

Published on: May 1, 2025
08:35

Brussels, May 1 (Prensa Latina) EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas assured on Thursday that the international organization is preparing a Plan B to maintain sanctions on Russia if the United States begins to approach the Eurasian nation.

EC promises sanctions for military partnership between Russia and DPR

Published on: April 28, 2025
12:29

Brussels, Apr 28 (Prensa Latina) The head of the press service of the European Commission (EC), Paula Pinho, promised today to intensify her efforts to take the 1st package of sanctions against the Russian Federation for its military cooperation with the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), highlighted the newspaper Le Soir.

Senior Uruguayan navy officials sanctioned

Published on: April 22, 2025
09:57

Montevideo, April 22 (Prensa Latina) Senior officials in the Uruguayan Navy, including the former commander of that force, Jorge Wilson, were sanctioned by the Ministry of Defense, it was reported. The measures are in response to the provision of false information and delaying data requested by Minister Sandra Lazo.

China anounces sanctions due to interferences in Hong Kong issues

Published on: April 21, 2025
09:35

Beijing, April 21 (Prensa Latina) The Chinese Foreign Ministry announced today sanctions against US legislators, officials, and heads of non-governmental organizations that have displayed harmful behavior on issues related to Hong Kong.

WFP calls for easing sanctions imposed on Syria

Published on: April 13, 2025
12:21

Damascus, Apr 13 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) warned of the deteriorating food situation in Syria and urged the easing of sanctions and increased investment in humanitarian programs.

ALBA-TCP condemns US decision to impose tariffs on Venezuela

Published on: March 26, 2025
08:14

Caracas, Mar 26 (Prensa Latina) The ALBA-TCP member states categorically rejected the US government's announcement to impose 25 percent tariffs on countries that trade hydrocarbons with Venezuela.

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