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Politics · United StatesUS House advances bill for Russia sanctions, potential tariffs on India
The US House of Representatives has advanced a bill that could allow President Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries purchasing Russian oil and gas. The bill, which previously passed the Senate, is set for a final vote.
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Business & Economy · United KingdomUK fines Citibank £4.7m for processing 970 payments breaching Russia sanctions
The UK's Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation fined Citibank's London branch £4.7 million ($6.35 million) for 970 payments worth £19.7 million that breached Russia sanctions. Most breaches occurred between February and November 2022, involving accounts linked to Sovcomflot, Alfa-Bank, Gazprombank, and Credit Bank of Moscow.
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Media · European UnionEU Local outlets report on Putin, winter tyres and school explosion
Left-rated outlets in seven EU countries reported on national stories including a drone attack linked to Russia, a fatal crash study on winter tyres, a school explosion in Denmark, and a tree-planting plan in Spain. No centre- or right-rated outlet carried any of the stories.
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Politics · United StatesZelenskyy asks US lawmakers for Patriot missiles, sanctions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed U.S. lawmakers, requesting Patriot missiles and Starlink access. The Senate advanced a sanctions bill against Russia, which passed 86-11 and moved to the House.
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Politics · RussiaUK Sanctions 19 Russian Entities Including Six Banks and Six Vessels
The United Kingdom added 19 entries to its sanctions list on 6 August 2026, including six Russian banks, six industrial companies, and six vessels accused of transporting Russian energy products. The measures freeze assets, block payment processing, and prohibit UK financial institutions from maintaining relationships with the sanctioned entities.
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