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U.S. Delegation Discusses Lifting Sanctions and Revising Terrorist List with Syrian Authorities
According to the Syrian newspaper Al-Watan, a U.S. delegation of diplomats met with Syrian government representatives in Damascus to discuss critical issues, including lifting sanctions and removing the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group from the list of terrorist organizations. On Friday,…
European Parliament Condemns Azerbaijan, Calls for Sanctions and Release of Armenian Prisoners
On December 19, the European Parliament adopted a resolution with 434 votes in favor, 30 against, and 89 abstentions, condemning the ongoing repression of civil society, independent media, and political opposition in Azerbaijan. The resolution demands targeted sanctions against Azerbaijani…
Canada Imposes Sanctions on Georgian Officials Following Baltic Nations’ Example
Canada has announced sanctions on high-ranking Georgian officials and entities, following the example set by the Baltic nations. Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly made this statement during a joint press conference with the foreign ministers of Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia.…
G7 Reinforces Commitment to Impose Severe Costs on Russia
The leaders of the world’s leading democratic nations have intensified their stance against Russian aggression, pledging to maintain and strengthen punitive measures until Moscow ends its war in Ukraine. This united position emerges as the conflict approaches its thousandth day,…
EU Investigates Oil Rebranding Schemes in Turkey to Bypass Russia Sanctions
The EU’s anti-fraud bureau OLAF has launched an investigation into oil rebranding schemes in Turkey that allow Russian oil to be imported into the EU under a different label. According to Politico, Russian fuel rebranded in Turkey enters the EU…
Russian Court Fines Google $2,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 Over YouTube Content Blocking
A Russian court has imposed an unprecedented fine of $2 decillion on Google, based in Menlo Park, California, for blocking content on YouTube. According to Russian state news agency TASS, the 34-digit fine will double daily if left unpaid within…