Sanctions

Workers of the Borjomi water's two bottling factories in Georgia have been on strike for weeks over wages and uncertainty after the iconic Georgian brand was caught into the sanctions against Russia in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine. © Maradia Tsaava

Georgia Nationalises Iconic Mineral Water Due to Russian Sanctions

The instantly-recognisable brand has become a collateral victim of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

14 Jun 22

VTB Armenia, a subsidiary of VTB Bank, one of Russia's largest financial institutions, is feeling the bite of sanctions introduced against Russia in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine. Sanctions are impacting Armenia's economy, which is tightly interlaced with Russia's. © Arshaluis Mghdesyan

Sanctions Hit Russian Investments in Armenia Hard

Russia accounts for 40 per cent of financial outlay, and some companies are already suffering.

27 Apr 22

A view of the city cemetery in Sarajevo – a constant reminder of the war that took place in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 1992-95 and saw over 100,000 dead. © Matej Divizna/Getty Images

Bosnia: The Lesson We Learned from Afghanistan

Amid mounting crisis, another armed conflict is more plausible than at any other time since the end of the 1992-95 war.

8 Nov 21

Vitaly Shishov was the head of the Belarusian House in Ukraine, an organisation which helps people escape repression in Belarus following the 2020–2021 Belarusian protests. © Vitaly Shishov's Instagram

Ukraine-Belarus Relations Head Towards Fresh Crisis

Murder investigation could finally lead to the imposition of sanctions against Minsk.

31 Aug 21

A pipeline receiving station for Nord Stream 2 in Germany. © Nord Stream 2/Axel Schmidt

Ukraine Continues to Battle Nord Stream 2

Despite options for negotiating a possible compromise deal, Kyiv remains resolute in its opposition to the pipeline.

6 Jul 21

Belarusian President Lukashenko at a public appearance. © Official Website of the President of Ukraine

Ukraine-Belarus Tensions Escalate

Diplomatic frictions fuel economic sanctions, with potentially damaging consequences.

30 Jun 21

Minsk National airport. © svaboda.org

Sanctions Mount on Belarus

Fallout from dissident journalist’s detention marks a turning point for Lukashenko’s regime.

16 Jun 21

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky at a weapons exhibition

Ukraine Antagonises China, While Pleasing the US

Move to nationalise aviation firm interpreted as a sign Kyiv views Washington as a more useful strategic partner than Beijing.

5 Apr 21

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media.

Ukraine: Will Radical Action Against Pro-Russian TV Work?

Zelensky’s latest blow to Kremlin propaganda may not be sustainable.

25 Feb 21

Sanctioned Lawmaker Poses Challenge for Ukrainian President

US action presents serious test for Kyiv government.

11 Feb 21

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