International sanctions during the Ukrainian crisis
New Montenegrin Govt Maintains Russia Sanctions, Deferring to EU
New Montenegrin Government session in Podgorica. Photo: Government of Montenegro
On Monday Radulovic said the government won't lift sanctions on Russia because Montenegro must respect European Union rules if it wants to join the Union.
President Trump signs sanctions against Turkey over S-400 missiles, Bloomberg reports
In contrast, the EU issued a mild warning of possible sanctions on Turkey during its Summit
Greek Foreign Minister Dendias: Turkey threatened Greece with war
The head of Greek diplomacy attended the EU Foreign Affairs Council to talk about possible sanctions against Turkey
The EU has Imposed Additional Sanctions on Syria
The European Union has imposed additional sanctions in Syria against eight people and two companies, the European Council announced on Monday.
The Council noted that eight "prominent" Syrian businessmen were added to the sanctions list as their "activities directly benefited the Assad regime, including through projects on land alienated by people displaced by the conflict ".
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Cyprus accused of blocking new Russia sanctions amid Turkey spat
Cyprus is blocking new European Union sanctions against several officials from Russia-annexed Crimea in a bid to secure EU backing for tougher action against Turkey in a separate row over drilling for hydrocarbons, three diplomatic sources said.
Nicosia denied linking the two issues and said it needed time to review the proposed measures against the Crimean officials.
Germany and EU condemn US sanctions on gas pipeline
Germany accused the United States of interfering in its internal affairs on Dec. 21 for imposing sanctions on companies working on a major project to supply Western Europe with Russian gas.
EU agrees on Turkey sanctions over Cyprus
In response to Turkey's repeated violations of Cyprus' exclusive economic zones (EEZ), European Union foreign ministers adopted a mechanism on Monday which would make it possible "to sanction individuals or entities responsible for, or involved in, unauthorized drilling activities of hydrocarbons."
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EU unveils sanctions plan to hit Turkey over Cyprus drilling
The European Union has unveiled a system for imposing sanctions on Turkey over its unauthorized gas drilling in Mediterranean waters off Cyprus but no Turkish companies or officials have yet been targeted.
Turkey not to bow to sanctions on its drilling activities: VP Oktay
Turkey will never bow to the EU Foreign Affairs Council sanctions and pressures declared "against Turkey's drilling activities in Eastern Mediterranean", the country's vice president said on July 20.
Lukewarm reaction to EU sanctions on Turkey
A first discussion will take place Wednesday in Brussels regarding a number of EU sanctions on Turkey following a call by Cyprus for EU solidarity after Turkish drilling activities off Cyprus.
The measures will likely be agreed Wednesday at a meeting of EU envoys and aproved by EU foreign ministers when they meet in Brussels next week.
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