US unveils new round of sanctions against Russia
The United States Treasury, on Wednesday, announced a new round of sanctions against Russia, singling out individuals and entities involved in attempts to evade previous sanctions imposed by the U.S. and its allies. “Today, the U.S. is targeting Russian financial and operational support networks that attempt to evade international sanctions,’’
UN suspends Russia from human rights council
The United Nations General Assembly has suspended Russia from the UN Human Rights Council after high-profile allegations of atrocities committed by Russian soldiers during the war in Ukraine. The measure suspends Russia’s membership in the Council and would launch a review of the matter if the UN deems it appropriate.
Ukraine war: Russia issues fresh threats
Western businesses leaving Russia following the ongoing war may have their companies and production facilities confiscated by the Russian state, according to Moscow. Businesses that leave the country are “basically abandoning their staff to their fate,” said former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday. To prevent people ending up unemployed