Sanctions

Economic Impact Economic Policy International Trade Economic Impact of War Impact on Economy Economic Pressure Iranian Economy Impact on Iran Russian Economy Economic Impact of Sanctions

Russia Holds Tightly Controlled Parliamentary Vote Expected to Secure United Russia Majority

The Kremlin is using the three-day election as a display of public backing for the war and to reinforce Vladimir Putin's domestic legitimacy.

Cuba Presents Report Saying U.S. Blockade Caused Record Annual Losses

Taliban Seeks U.S. Investment in Afghan Mineral Sector

Iran Foreign Minister Holds Phone Call With Pakistan Army Chief

Intercepted Russian Radio Shows Command Word 'Obnulit' Used to Force or Kill Troops

Talks Stall as Iran’s Parliament Speaker Attacks U.S. Envoys and Gulf Tension Rises

EU Plans Major Expansion of Sanctions Targeting Russian Entities

Canada Expands Iran Sanctions as Tehran Publicly Rebukes Ottawa

U.S. Sanctions Cuba’s Defense Chief and Military-Industrial Network

Days-Long Blackouts Grip Cuba as Residents Live for Brief Bursts of Power

Iran's Wartime Unity Hides Deep Split Over Talks With U.S.

U.S.-Mediated Talks Begin in Caracas with Key Opposition Figures Excluded

Ukraine Says Russia Preparing Autumn Mobilization of 300,000–500,000

Rubio and Lavrov Hold Brief Manila Talks as Russia Calls for No More Arms to Ukraine

Lula Rebukes Foreign Minister After Itamaraty Warns US Could Intervene Militarily

Swedish Intelligence Says Russia Will Be a Long‑Term Security Threat

U.S. and Iran Remotely Sign 14‑Point Memorandum to Pause Fighting

G7 Leaders Push Pressure on Russia as Zelensky and Trump Explore Three‑Way Meeting

U.S. Intensifies Pressure on Cuba With Sanctions, Indictment and Military Signaling

Kim Jong Un Pledges Exponential Build‑Up After Visit To New Nuclear Materials Plant