EU Tightens the Noose on Russia with 17th Sanctions Package
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EU Tightens the Noose on Russia with 17th Sanctions Package

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The European Union has delivered a powerful new blow to Russia’s war economy, approving its 17th sanctions package in a sweeping effort to degrade the Kremlin’s capacity to wage its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Announced by EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas, the latest measures strike at the heart of Russia’s illicit oil trade and its broader machinery of aggression, signaling that Europe’s resolve remains unbroken.

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Amidst Russia’s Apocalyptic Demographic Implosion, Putin’s Government Classifies the Data
Crisis in Russia, Economy & Business

Amidst Russia’s Apocalyptic Demographic Implosion, Putin’s Government Classifies the Data

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As Russia’s population crisis deepens, the Kremlin’s new solution is simple: hide the numbers. This week, Rosstat— the official Russian statistical agency— released its latest demographic bulletin. Or rather, what used to be a demographic bulletin. In place of detailed data on births, deaths, marriages, and divorces by region, the March report offers only a single, vague summary table. The rest has been scrubbed.

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Russians buzz Estonian airspace in effort to protect “shadow fleet” oil tanker from justice
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Russians buzz Estonian airspace in effort to protect “shadow fleet” oil tanker from justice

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A Russian military aircraft briefly violated NATO airspace after the Estonian Navy attempted to intercept a suspected “shadow fleet” oil tanker believed to be linked to Moscow, Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna said on May 15, as reported by Reuters. Speaking from Antalya, Turkey, ahead of an informal NATO meeting, Tsahkna stated that the Russian jet was dispatched to “assess the situation” after the vessel in question refused to comply with Estonian authorities.

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Economy & Business, World News

EU Imposes 17th Sanctions Package on Russia, Targets 189 Shadow Fleet Vessels

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The European Union adopted its 17th sanctions package against Russia on Wednesday, escalating pressure on the Kremlin by blacklisting 189 vessels linked to Moscow’s so-called shadow fleet and tightening controls on military-use technology. Announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the new measures aim to curb Russia’s energy revenues and undermine its ability to sustain the war in Ukraine, now entering its third year. The targeted ships—

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Ukraine News, War

Coalition of democracies calls for 30 day ceasefire

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A coalition of European powers, joined by Ukraine, has issued a unified call for Russia to enact a full and unconditional 30-day ceasefire starting Monday, May 12 — a move aimed at halting hostilities and creating space for meaningful diplomatic engagement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made the announcement at a press conference in Kyiv, flanked by the leaders of France, the United Kingdom, Poland, and Germany.

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Economy & Business

Oil, War, and Western Amnesia: How the Kremlin Buys Time to Reload

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Russia’s wars run on oil. Not metaphorically— literally. Every tank shell, every drone, every missile barrage is funded by the price per barrel. And every ceasefire or “peace negotiation” is not a step toward peace, but a strategic pause for rearmament, perfectly timed with a drop in oil revenue. Let’s rewind to 2014. Russia invaded Crimea in February. Brent crude was at $110 a barrel.

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Economy & Business

U.S. prepares new Russia Sanctions as Patience with Putin Wears Thin

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As Russia’s war on Ukraine enters its third year, the United States has prepared a new package of sanctions aimed at some of the Kremlin’s most vital sectors— including Gazprom and other major energy players. But despite the pressure from U.S. officials and European allies, it remains uncertain whether President Donald Trump will sign off on the measures. The proposed sanctions mark a significant potential shift in Trump’s stance on Russia.

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World News

Majority of US Senate now on board to inflict bone crushing sanctions against Russia

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s ally, Senator Lindsey Graham, says he is ready to push through “bone-crushing” sanctions on Russia, along with 72 other senators, if Vladimir Putin continues to stall on negotiations. “The goal is to help the president,” Graham told reporters. His comments came on the same day the U.S. and Ukraine signed a new agreement granting the U.S. access to Ukrainian natural resources—

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