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# Sanctions

Last week
3rd December 2023 - 9th December 2023
US, UK and Canada sanction human rights abusers linked to trafficking and repressive regimes
It comes ahead of the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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This year
2023
Russia tests digital ruble in bid to bypass sanctions
The Russian ruble is at its lowest level against the US dollar since March 2022.
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Aug 15th 2023, 5:50 PM
Jameson ceases exports to Russia after growing criticism
A senator called for the whiskey’s parent company to be added to the EU sanctions list while Ukraine’s Ambassador to Ireland demanded a boycott of Jameson.
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May 12th 2023, 5:04 PM
High Court bid to wind up Russian owned leasing companies adjourned to the end of May
If the application is successful and a liquidator appointed to the firms, it would be the largest winding up in the history of the Irish State.
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May 11th 2023, 8:48 PM
US accuses South Africa of providing weapons to Russia
South Africa which denies the allegation, has refused to condemn the invasion of Ukraine.
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May 11th 2023, 7:02 PM
One year on, the international operation to demolish the Kinahan gang continues step by step
A report by
Niall O'Connor
The sanctions and reward were launched in an event at Dublin Castle last year.
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Apr 12th 2023, 12:05 AM
EU agrees tenth package of Russian sanctions on first anniversary of invasion
Poland had slowed down agreement on the latest sanctions because Warsaw had viewed them as ‘too soft’.
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Feb 24th 2023, 10:24 PM
Wexford club hit with 48-week player bans after Parnell Park brawl
The club will also be banned from Leinster competition the next time they qualify.
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Jan 11th 2023, 10:20 AM
Last year
2022
EU agrees fresh sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war
Approval of the package was held up by coastal countries including Belgium and the Netherlands
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Dec 15th 2022, 10:51 PM
Quiz: Do you know these famous bans?
Put yourself to the test with our quiz.
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Nov 19th 2022, 10:00 PM
Politicians confirm they're on Russia's travel ban list as Taoiseach calls move 'classic diversion'
Minister Simon Coveney said the sanctions were “an attempt to unsettle Ireland and our political system”.
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Nov 18th 2022, 2:40 PM
Government reiterates support for Ukraine despite Russian entry ban
TDs also issued new calls for the Russian Ambassador, Yuri Filatov, to be expelled.
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Nov 16th 2022, 5:08 PM
Russia bans Taoiseach, Tánaiste and 50 other Irish representatives from entering the country
The Russian Foreign Ministry issued an entry ban on three ministers and dozens of members of the Oireachtas
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Nov 16th 2022, 12:54 PM
Iran vows 'immediate' response to new EU sanctions following Mahsa Amini's death
EU foreign ministers met today to adopt sanctions on Iran, including on the morality police in whose custody Amini died.
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Oct 17th 2022, 1:52 PM
EU imposes fresh sanctions on Russia over annexation of four Ukrainian regions
It is the eighth package of sanctions the EU has adopted against Russia since the invasion of Ukraine in February.
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Oct 6th 2022, 5:13 PM
Russia bans Ben Stiller, Sean Penn from country for their Ukraine support
The actors are banned from entering Russia “on a permanent basis”, the Russian foreign ministry said.
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Sep 6th 2022, 3:31 PM
Russia retaliates against western media after EU court upholds ban on RT
The court found RT broadcast pro-war propaganda.
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Jul 27th 2022, 3:07 PM
EU's foreign affairs chief says Europe must not tire in battle against Russia
The EU’s representative for Foreign Affairs said that standing up to Putin was a “test of our resilience”.
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Jul 18th 2022, 5:38 PM
EU mulls sanctions as Russia accused of shelling from nuclear plant
More Russian figures could be placed on the EU’s blacklist.
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Jul 17th 2022, 7:43 AM
Germany raises gas alert level after Russia cuts supply
Russia has denied that the decrease in supply was a political move.
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Jun 23rd 2022, 4:59 PM
Russia sanctions dozens of UK journalists and media figures
The list names BBC director-general Tim Davie and The Times’ editor John Witherow.
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Jun 14th 2022, 6:29 PM
Sanctioned Russian oligarch’s megayacht hides in a UAE creek
The 387ft Motor Yacht A’s presence in a Ras al-Khaimah creek shows the UAE’s neutrality during Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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Jun 1st 2022, 11:26 AM
Taoiseach warns of ‘rocky’ times ahead after EU bans most Russian oil and gas
Micheál Martin said it will be “challenging” for consumers as the EU weans itself off Russian fossil fuels.
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May 31st 2022, 12:26 PM
Explainer: What will the EU agreement to ban Russian oil mean for member states?
The move will cut around 90% of oil imports from Russia to the EU.
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May 31st 2022, 10:13 AM
EU agrees ban on more than two-thirds of Russian oil imports
The EU has already slapped five rounds of sanctions on Russia over its actions in Ukraine.
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May 30th 2022, 11:06 PM
Russian airlines hit with new sanctions as UK targets Putin’s economy
The move will prevent three Russian airlines from selling off landing slots at UK airports.
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May 19th 2022, 12:27 PM
Putin’s ex-wife and family members targeted in latest UK sanctions
The UK’s Foreign Secretary said she was taking aim at the ‘shady network propping up’ the Russian president’s luxury lifestyle.
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May 13th 2022, 1:09 PM
Irish journalist named in new UK sanctions package over role in Russian media
The latest British sanctions target journalists, politicians, media companies and others.
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May 4th 2022, 5:10 PM
EU leader outlines plan for Russian oil ban in new set of sanctions
Minister Eamon Ryan said that the proposed embargo would likely impact Ireland the least among other EU countries.
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May 4th 2022, 1:02 PM
Fears raised that Abramovich could jeopardise Chelsea sale
The billionaire could insist on his £1.5billion loan being repaid.
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May 3rd 2022, 10:29 PM
Russian ships will be banned from Irish ports from Saturday
There are a range of exceptions including for humanitarian purposes and the transport of various fossil fuels.
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Apr 11th 2022, 8:57 PM
Consensus proving difficult as EU discusses fresh sanctions on Russia
Foreign Minister Simon Coveney said banning Russian oil was “very difficult for some member states”.
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Apr 11th 2022, 7:32 PM
EU to discuss sixth round of sanctions on Russia
The fifth round of sanctions, imposed since Friday, include a ban on Russian coal imports into the EU.
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Apr 10th 2022, 5:30 PM
New sanctions placed on Russia by US and UK ahead of UN Human Rights Council vote
Taoiseach Micheál Martin called for the “toughest sanctions” to be placed on Russia by the EU.
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Apr 6th 2022, 8:48 PM
EU looking to add two of Putin's daughters to sanctions blacklist
The US has announced it is to sanction Maria Vorontsova and Katerina Tikhonova.
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Apr 6th 2022, 5:29 PM
People Before Profit TDs didn't clap Zelenskyy's speech in protest over sanctions
“We can’t applaud calls for more sanctions which are hurting ordinary Russians and only bolstering the Putin regime at home.”
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Apr 6th 2022, 5:08 PM
MEP Clare Daly criticises EU sanctions on Russia in European Parliament speech
Daly has previously voted against a resolution to condemn Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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Apr 6th 2022, 2:22 PM
US and EU preparing more sanctions on Russia after Bucha killings
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy likened Russia’s actions to Nazi atrocities yesterday.
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Apr 6th 2022, 7:05 AM
Superyacht worth over €100 million and owned by oligarch with close ties to Putin seized by US
The Tango is a 254-foot vessel carrying a Cook Islands flag, a Civil Guard source said.
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Apr 4th 2022, 8:34 PM
US seeks tighter UN sanctions after North Korea missile test
North Korea appeared to test-fire its biggest intercontinental ballistic missile to date this week.
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Mar 26th 2022, 7:43 AM
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