sanctions
How Sanctions Are Hitting Young Russians in the UK
It's not just oligarchs like Roman Abramovich who are feeling the pinch – anti-war international students, too.
This Congressman Wants You to Seize a Russian Oligarch’s Yacht. Yes, You.
Rep. Lance Gooden of Texas wants to empower average Americans to seize yachts, jets, penthouses, and other fancy property from sanctioned Russian oligarchs.
Ethereum Companies Suddenly Ban Users In Certain Countries
Social media is flooded with reports of users in Venezuela not being able to use MetaMask and Infura, and Iranian users being locked out of OpenSea.
US Senators Want to Know If Treasury Can Enforce Sanctions in Crypto Industry
A group of senators have expressed concern that Russia could use cryptocurrency to evade sanctions, despite a lack of evidence.
Russian Space Agency Threatens ISS Cooperation After Sanctions
The Russian space agency Roscosmos expressed "skepticism" about continuing its role on the International Space Station after 2024.
‘Everyone’s Left Us’: Young Ukrainians Say the World Has Abandoned Them
Young people in Ukraine speak to VICE World News about the reality of life during Russia's invasion.
Ukraine Wants to Ban Russia From SWIFT. WTF Is SWIFT?
Diplomats and world leaders are calling for Russia to be banned from a global messaging system that handles trillions of dollars worth of financial transactions.
The US Government Made It Illegal to Buy These NFTs
Dozens of cryptocurrency addresses and one exchange were added to the US sanctions list this week, including NFTs that are still for sale.
US Sanctions Could Cut Off NSO From Tech It Relies On
The sanction could prevent NSO Group from purchasing products and services from U.S. companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Dell.
The US Just Sanctioned Hong Kong’s Leader Carrie Lam Over China’s Crackdown in the City
The sanctions will freeze any property and assets Lam and other designated officials hold in the United States.
China is Placing Visa Restrictions on US Officials Amid Diplomatic Row Over Hong Kong
After the US announced it would be imposing sanctions on Chinese officials for undermining Hong Kong's autonomy, Beijing has responded in kind.
3.5 Million Iranians Could Die From Coronavirus If The Outbreak Is Not Controlled
New research predicts catastrophic consequences if Iranians don't stay home, avoid crowds, and stop non-essential travel.