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sanctions impact

Ukraine Hits Back: Striking Russian Tankers and Seeking Peace

December 19, 2025

In a bold move, Ukraine has taken its fight against Russia to the Mediterranean Sea. The country's intelligence agency, the SBU, claims to have struck a Russian oil tanker, part of what's known as the "shadow fleet. " This fleet is accused of helping Russia dodge sanctions and fund its war efforts.

crypto

Venezuela's Crypto Lifeline: A Risky Financial Escape

December 11, 2025

Venezuela's economy is now heavily reliant on cryptocurrency, especially USDT, due to years of economic struggles and international sanctions. This shift has created a complex situation where crypto helps people but also risks breaking sanctions. The country's informal crypto markets are booming, w

technology

Tech Tensions: Europe's Shift from US Giants

June 22, 2025

Europe is looking to reduce its dependence on American tech. This move comes after a series of events that highlighted the risks of relying heavily on US technology. The spark came when the US government took action against Karim Khan, the head of the International Criminal Court. The ICC had issued

business

Iran's Money Woes Deepen

April 5, 2025

The Iranian rial has hit a new low, with one U. S. dollar now worth over a million rials. This drop happened as the country returned to work after a holiday. The exchange rate had already been falling during the Persian New Year, but it fell even further when trading resumed. In Tehran, some traders

politics

Why Russia Dodged Trump's Trade Tariffs

April 3, 2025

Russia was notably absent from the list of countries facing new trade tariffs from the US. This omission has sparked various reactions and interpretations. Some Western observers expressed disappointment, seeing it as a sign of favoritism. However, the reality is more nuanced. Existing US sanctions

finance

Russia's Economy in Trouble: Putin Acknowledges Struggles

October 30, 2024

Vladimir Putin has come clean about the economic struggles Russia is facing. The Russian president admitted that sanctions and worker shortages are causing problems in the economy. This comes after Russia's Central Bank raised interest rates to a whopping 21%. That's even higher than the emergency r

business

Cyprus Banks: Fewer Russian and Ukrainian Clients After Sanctions

October 18, 2024

After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, Cyprus' banks saw a big drop in business with Russian and Ukrainian companies. They lost around 13,000 clients and 35,000 accounts, totaling about 2 billion euros. This happened because of sanctions from the U.N., EU, U.S., and UK against Russia. The number of