Western sanctions

Russia President: Another allegation of Putin on Western countries

After the Russia-Ukraine war, Putin accused the Western countries of playing a dirty and bloody game and also said that the US also misuses the dollar, but Russia does not consider Western countries as enemies.

Oct 28, 2022, 13:18 PM IST

Western sanctions cause energy price hikes, supply disruptions: Russian Energy Minister

Shulginov noted that it would only be possible to overcome the crisis by eliminating its root causes, and this would require restoring energy supply chains, and establishing a balanced energy and climate policy.

Sep 03, 2022, 07:51 AM IST

Western sanctions made Russia stronger, says Putin

The Republican-led Senate voted Wednesday to punish Moscow for interfering in the 2016 election by approving a wide-ranging package of sanctions that targets key sectors of Russia's economy and individuals who carried out cyberattacks.

Jun 15, 2017, 20:53 PM IST

Banned Crimean leader slips into EU after passport error

A blacklisted deputy prime minister of Crimea, whose annexation by Russia last year sparked Western sanctions, has managed to slip into Poland because of the way his name was transcribed on the banned list.

Oct 02, 2015, 16:01 PM IST

Russian economy to shrink 0.8% in 2015: economy ministry

The Russian economy ministry slashed its economic forecast for 2015, announcing a contraction of 0.8 percent due to the pressure of Western sanctions over the Ukraine crisis and falling oil prices.

Dec 02, 2014, 18:17 PM IST