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Sanctions block Venezuela from funding Maduro’s U.S. defense, lawyer says

Maduro can’t pay for his U.S. legal defense because the Trump administration blocked Venezuela from funding his representation; Treasury’s OFAC had initially granted a license to cover defense costs on Jan. 9 but revoked it less than three hours later. Maduro’s lawyer, Barry Pollack, says he may seek court intervention to protect Maduro’s Sixth Amendment right to counsel as Maduro and his wife face narcotics and weapons charges in New York, with a March 17 hearing upcoming.

via Politico|

#defense-funding #maduro #sanctions

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Ukraine Claims Flamingo Strike Hits Russian Missile Plant with All Missiles Reaching Target

President Zelensky said all Ukrainian-made Flamingo long-range missiles launched on Feb. 21 hit the sanctioned Votkinsk missile plant in Russia’s Udmurt Republic, claiming a 1,400-km strike and calling it a success for Ukraine’s defense program. The Votkinsk facility manufactures missiles such as Iskander-M and Topol-M and is under Western sanctions; Ukraine’s assertion follows reports of drone activity and flight disruptions in the region.

via Kyiv Post|

#flamingo-missiles #sanctions #ukraine-russia-war

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Hungary veto stalls EU Ukraine aid over Druzhba pipeline dispute

Hungary blocked an EU emergency loan to Ukraine and a new Russia sanctions package after foreign minister Péter Szijjártó accused Kyiv of sabotaging the Druzhba oil pipeline dispute, threatening EU unity and risking Kyiv’s financial support as Hungary’s election campaign colors policy.

via Euronews.com|

#druzhba-pipeline #eu-unity #hungary

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UN Sanctions Four RSF Leaders in Sudan Under 1591 List

On 24 February 2026, the UN Security Council’s 1591 Committee added four individuals tied to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces to its sanctions list, including RSF deputy leader Abdul Rahim Dagalo and three RSF commanders; the committee published narrative summaries of the listing reasons and updated the sanctions list and consolidated UN lists on its website.

via UN Meetings Coverage and Press Releases|

#1591 #rapid-support-forces #sanctions

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SEC fines Kentucky coach Mark Pope $25K for postgame officiating remarks after Auburn loss

SEC publicly reprimanded and fined Kentucky head coach Mark Pope $25,000 for postgame comments about officiating after the Wildcats’ 75-74 loss to Auburn, citing violations of Sportsmanship bylaws and the prohibition on public criticism of officials; the sanction followed remarks referencing a late Collin Chandler foul and a press conference moment involving Mitch Barnhart.

via On3|

#college-basketball #kentucky-basketball #officiating

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Binance Faces Allegations of Iran-Linked Fund Transfers

Internal Binance investigators reportedly found that Iranian-linked users accessed more than 1,500 accounts and that about $1.7 billion was moved to Iranian-backed groups, including Houthis, during 2024–25. Several investigators were disciplined or fired over handling client data, while Binance denies any sanctions violations. The report follows prior legal actions involving founder Changpeng Zhao and a Trump pardon, set against ongoing scrutiny of the exchange.

via The Guardian|

#binance #business #cryptocurrency

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Venezuela’s Recovery Hinges on a Cross-Party Pact, Not Just Oil

Venezuela’s post‑Maduro rebound could be durable only if a credible, inclusive political settlement is reached between the government and opposition to rebuild institutions, secure property rights, and implement reforms to debt and inflation. Without a broad political bargain and rule‑of‑law guarantees, an oil‑led recovery will remain fragile and vulnerable to reversals, even as international actors should support a balanced, inclusive path rather than a rushed electoral fix.

via Foreign Affairs|

#democracy #economy #oil

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Trump’s quiet play to isolate rivals reshapes global alliances

The Interpreter argues that Trump’s foreign policy is built on a strategic logic of avoiding direct confrontation with China and Russia while isolating them from international partners through sustained economic and technology sanctions, reshaping global alignments. It cites actions in Syria, Gaza, Lebanon, and Venezuela (including Maduro’s arrest and oil realignments) as evidence of a campaign to weaken Beijing’s and Moscow’s influence, notes efforts to strengthen NATO/Asian alliances, and underscores ongoing dialogue with Putin and Xi to buy time for U.S. capacity building, framed around a “deep denial” of external support to the two powers.

via Lowy Institute|

#china #russia #sanctions

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Hungary stalls EU Ukraine loan and Russian sanctions over oil-pipeline row

Hungary’s vetoes on a €90 billion Ukraine loan and a new Russia sanctions package, tied to a Druzhba oil-pipeline dispute, paralyze EU action as Budapest accuses Kyiv of disrupting oil transit. Kyiv seeks non-Russian transit options, while Brussels weighs energy security ahead of Hungary’s April elections and an upcoming crisis meeting with Croatia considering the Adriatic pipeline.

via Euronews.com|

#eu #hungary #oil

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Seoul banner sparks protest as Hungary blocks sanctions and Ukraine endures drone and missile strikes

South Korea protest over a large Russian embassy banner in Seoul, while Hungary vowed to block the EU’s next sanctions package until Ukraine restarts oil flows via the Druzhba pipeline. Putin emphasized expanding Russia’s nuclear triad as START expires. In Ukraine, a deadly Lviv attack left a police officer dead and 24 wounded as Russia fired missiles and drones at energy and transport targets nationwide, causing outages in Belgorod and prompting temporary Moscow airport closures after drones were downed; air defenses intercepted many drones, and Kyiv urged stronger defenses as Moscow and Washington remain outside arms-control pacts.

via The Guardian|

#drone-attacks #energy-infrastructure #russia

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Geneva Talks Back on Table as Iran Demands Peaceful Enrichment Amid Protests

Iran and the United States are set to resume talks in Geneva on curbing Tehran’s nuclear program, with Iran seeking to preserve a peaceful enrichment right under IAEA verification in exchange for sanctions relief, while Washington pressures for tighter limits. The restart comes as domestic protests persist in Iran and regional tensions rise, highlighting internal political strains and uncertainty over leadership and policy direction.

via The Guardian|

#iaea #iran-us-relations #nuclear-deal

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Ukraine tightens grip on Russia's shadow fleet by sanctioning 225 captains

President Zelensky announced new Ukrainian sanctions targeting 225 captains of ships linked to Russia's 'shadow fleet' that transport oil, part of a broader push to choke Moscow's war funding. Kyiv urged the European Union to bolster next sanctions packages, including a ban on maritime services for sanctioned vessels, as the EU weighs a 20th package reportedly aiming to curb Russian crude flows.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#oil #politics #russia

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Four Years In, Russia Adapts to War's Costs and Quiet Dissent

Four years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the conflict has claimed roughly 186,000 Russian lives and unleashed sanctions, censorship and higher prices that reshape daily life, even as Moscow and St. Petersburg feel relatively insulated; border regions see ongoing violence and mobilization persists, while a wave of emigration—to places like Georgia and Germany—reflects growing disillusion amid a crackdown on dissent.

via Al Jazeera|

#emigration #russia #sanctions

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Ukraine War Day 1,459: New strikes, evacuations, and diplomacy amid regional tensions

On day 1,459 of Russia’s invasion, new attacks across Sumy, Zaporizhia, Dnipropetrovsk, Donetsk and Kherson wounded civilians and forced evacuations, while a Mondelez facility in Sumy was hit. Ukraine claimed strikes on Russian targets including a missile plant and a gas plant. Zelenskyy pursued diplomacy with Western partners and energy coordination, and demonstrators in Washington, Paris, and Prague showed support ahead of the invasion anniversary. Kyiv also imposed sanctions on about 225 ship captains linked to Russian oil. Energy tensions persisted with Slovakia and Hungary threatening electricity or oil transit stoppages, highlighting regional energy-security concerns. A Czech official said 200 reconnaissance drones were transferred to Ukrainian brigades, and UK/EU leaders discussed further support.

via Al Jazeera|

#civilian-casualties #diplomacy #energy-security

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Four years on, Moscow bears the cost of its Ukraine miscalculation

Four years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began, the Kremlin’s plan to quickly seize the country proved catastrophically naive, leaving Moscow battered, financially strained and increasingly isolated. Estimates cited by CSIS suggest nearly 1.2 million Russian personnel have been killed or wounded, while Ukrainian casualties run into hundreds of thousands. The war’s toll has eroded Russia’s wartime gains, sparked inflation and shortages at home, and pushed Moscow to deepen ties with China as Western sanctions and NATO expansion tighten its international standing.

via CNN|

#casualties #economy #putin