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Sanctions

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Russia’s oil revenue is plummeting, forcing higher taxes and rising debt — Static01.nyt.com

Russia’s oil revenue is plummeting, forcing higher taxes and rising debt

As of Jan. 31, 2026, Russia’s oil revenue has plunged, forcing the Kremlin to raise taxes and increase state debt even as trilateral peace talks with Ukraine and the United States are set to continue in Abu Dhabi. The Finance Ministry said Russia’s oil and gas revenue fell

European Union lists Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist group — Static01.nyt.com

European Union lists Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as a terrorist group

The European Union will list the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization, officials announced Thursday afternoon, Jan. 29, 2026, saying the move follows a brutal and bloody crackdown against protesters in recent weeks. The decision brings the European Union in line with the United States and Canada, which

Bitcoin likely falls first in a major war, then may trade like digital gold — Assets.beincrypto.com

Bitcoin likely falls first in a major war, then may trade like digital gold

Beincrypto says Bitcoin’s response to a major geopolitical escalation is typically sequential: an initial, liquidity-driven selloff followed, in some scenarios, by a later role as a portable, censorship‑resistant asset. The outlet notes markets often sprint into safety and then reprice the world after the first shock. The analysis

U.S. Seizes Two Oil Tankers, Including Russian-Flagged Vessel — Static01.nyt.com

U.S. Seizes Two Oil Tankers, Including Russian-Flagged Vessel

The U.S. military seized two oil tankers on Wednesday, including a Russian-flagged vessel in the North Atlantic between Scotland and Iceland, as the Trump administration moved to take control of Venezuela’s oil industry, officials said. The Russian-flagged tanker, now named the Marinera and formerly Bella 1, had been

Trump and Colombia’s Gustavo Petro clash over drug accusations and sanctions — I.guim.co.uk

Trump and Colombia’s Gustavo Petro clash over drug accusations and sanctions

Tensions between US president Donald Trump and Colombia’s president Gustavo Petro have escalated after Trump accused Petro of flooding US streets with illegal drugs, imposed sanctions on him and his wife, and threatened military action — then spoke with Petro by phone for an hour in a call the Colombian

Dozens of suspected sanction‑busting tankers reflagged to Russia, Lloyd’s List says — I.guim.co.uk

Dozens of suspected sanction‑busting tankers reflagged to Russia, Lloyd’s List says

Forty ships accused of belonging to a large “shadow fleet” moving sanctioned oil for Venezuela and others were reflagged to Russia last year, apparently in an effort to gain Kremlin protection from American seizure, analysis by Lloyd’s List suggests. The publication said at least 17 suspicious vessels joined the

U.S. seizes Russia‑flagged oil tanker tied to Venezuela under sanctions — Api.time.com

U.S. seizes Russia‑flagged oil tanker tied to Venezuela under sanctions

Time reports U.S. forces have seized an oil tanker linked to Venezuela and sailing under a Russian flag, U.S. European Command confirmed Wednesday morning. The Command said the Department of Homeland Security and the Justice Department, in coordination with the military, took the vessel for “violations of U.

U.S. Coast Guard pursues sanctioned tanker Bella 1 as it flees the Caribbean — Static01.nyt.com

U.S. Coast Guard pursues sanctioned tanker Bella 1 as it flees the Caribbean

The U.S. Coast Guard sought to intercept the oil tanker Bella 1 as it fled northeast from the Caribbean into the Atlantic, three U.S. officials said, after the vessel was linked to Venezuela and placed under U.S. sanctions. Officials and ship-tracking data show the Bella 1 was

Sanctions drive Russian wine boom, but taste test still favours Western vintages — E3.365dm.com

Sanctions drive Russian wine boom, but taste test still favours Western vintages

Western sanctions have cut off export markets for Russian wine but fuelled a surge in domestic demand, creating growth opportunities for local producers. At Nikolaev & Sons in Russia's Krasnodar region near the Black Sea, co-owner Mikhail Nikolaev says the estate specialises in sparkling wine from Chardonnay and

Russian winemakers aim for elite status, but blind tasting favours Europe — E3.365dm.com

Russian winemakers aim for elite status, but blind tasting favours Europe

Mikhail Nikolaev, of Nikolaev & Sons in Russia's Krasnodar region, says the estate can produce sparkling wines comparable to Champagne and English fizz. The producer uses the traditional method, ageing wine on lees, and focuses on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The winery currently makes about 60,000 bottles

TRM Labs Says States Are Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions — Cimg.co

TRM Labs Says States Are Using Crypto to Evade Sanctions

TRM Labs warned that cryptocurrencies are increasingly being used as a geopolitical tool, with states experimenting across borders to bypass sanctions, expand industrial mining, and conduct hacking operations. The firm has linked thefts attributed to the DPRK to funding for weapons, highlighting how illicit crypto activity can finance state objectives.

Russian winemakers seek sparkling credibility but blind tasting favours imports — E3.365dm.com

Russian winemakers seek sparkling credibility but blind tasting favours imports

Producers in Russia's Krasnodar region, including Nikolaev & Sons, say their sparkling wines—made by the traditional method and from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir—could compete with other non-Champagne fizz. "If you're looking for a kind-of-like Champagne that is not made in Champagne... you have

Report: Iran Offering Missiles, Drones and Warships for Crypto and Barter Payments — Cimg.co

Report: Iran Offering Missiles, Drones and Warships for Crypto and Barter Payments

A report says Iran is pitching sales of missiles, drones and warships to foreign buyers using cryptocurrency, barter and local currencies. The measures are reportedly intended to sidestep Western financial controls. Key Topics Crypto, Iran, Arms Sales, Sanctions, Cryptocurrency, Drones, Military

Iran’s Defence Export Unit Lists Cryptocurrency as Payment Option for Military Hardware — Aljazeera.com

Iran’s Defence Export Unit Lists Cryptocurrency as Payment Option for Military Hardware

Iran’s state defence export centre has added cryptocurrency to the payment methods it accepts for overseas sales of advanced weapons systems, according to information published on the agency’s website. Mindex, the export arm of Iran’s Ministry of Defense, lists cryptocurrency alongside Iranian rials and barter as accepted