Sanctions
Russia Economist Drinks to Country's Stock Market Collapse on Live TV
"I'm opening my sparkling water here to toast to the death of Russia's stock market," said Alexander Butmanov.
Russia Says NASA Can Use 'Broomsticks' After Stopping Rocket Engine Sales
Dmitry Rogozin, the head of Russia's space agency, said it could "no longer supply the U.S. with our rocket engines that are the best in the world."
Russia Thinks West Will 'Get Over' Ukraine War, Calls Response 'Hysteria'
After dismissing international condemnation, Russia's foreign minister said "it's clear to everyone that World War III can only be a nuclear one."
Russian Oligarchs Battle To Keep Their Yachts As Multiple Vessels Seized
"We are coming for your ill-begotten gains," President Joe Biden told oligarchs during his State of the Union address.
U.S. to 'Go After' Russian Oligarchs Who Stand Behind Putin: Janet Yellen
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said her department plans to "uncover, freeze and seize" the wealth of Russian oligarchs who support Vladimir Putin.
Ukrainians, Russians Turn to Bitcoin as Sanctions, Invasion Roil Finances
The Ukrainian government has restricted the ability of citizens to conduct electronic transactions, so many are cashing in the national currency for bitcoin.
DOJ Launches 'Task Force KleptoCapture' to Back Sanctions Against Oligarchs
"The Justice Department will use all of its authorities to seize the assets of individuals and entities who violate these sanctions," Merrick Garland said.
Which States Have Cut Business Ties With Russian Companies?
Several states are taking steps to sever ties with Russia, from halting business exchanges altogether to divesting funds overseas and banning Russian products.
Russian Man Smashes iPad in Response to U.S. Sanctions in Viral Video
Following Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. and its allies have issued unprecedented sanctions on the country and its leaders.
China Could Hand Putin a Lifeline As Sanctions Devastate Russia's Economy
Not all forecasts are rosy, however. Over the weekend, a Biden administration official said China did appear to be respecting U.S. sanctions.
Biden Announces Ban on Russian Aircraft from Entering U.S. Airspace
The ban adds to the long list of sanctions placed against Russia to impose severe economic costs against the country for its military action in Ukraine.
China Refuses to Join U.S., Europe in Sanctioning Russia
The chairman of China's bank regulator said, "We will keep normal economic, trade and financial exchanges with all the relevant parties."
Mexico Won't Sanction Russia in Order to Maintain 'Good Relations'
The announcement came a day after Mexico's president and tourism minister said that Mexico would not follow the EU in blocking Russian airlines at its airports.
Putin's Strategic and Tactical Missteps Tripping Up His Ukraine Invasion
"Part of an occupation is to win the hearts and minds. (Putin's) not winning the hearts and minds," Lt. Gen.Russel Honoré (ret.)told Newsweek.
U.S. Working to Seize Vladimir Putin's Hidden Wealth, Senator Says
"This is likely a further step than Putin's inner circle anticipated," Sen. Chris Murphy said.
State-Run Russian News Site Accidentally Declares Ukraine's Defeat
The article also contained racist undertones by suggesting that "Anglo Saxon" people must be united in order to control Europe's future.
Shell Joins Other Energy Giants in Pulling Back From Investments in Russia
Shell's exit from the country means that the company has pulled out of the controversial Nord Stream 2 pipeline.
Russia Wealth Fund Blames COVID Vaccine Companies for U.S. Sanctions
The Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) claimed pharmaceutical companies "lobbied" for the sanctions to hurt Sputnik's marketing on the international level.
It Costs About 4,500 Rubles to Fill a Gas Tank After Russia Sanctions
Russian banks have jacked up the interest rate to more than 20 percent, up from 9.5 percent before the sanctions.
Switzerland Says It Can Join Sanctions on Russia and Still Stay Neutral
"Neutrality does not imply to be indifferent with regard to violations of international law," the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs told Newsweek.
Russia Doubles Interest Rates as Economy Wobbles After Expansive Sanctions
The interest rate at the Russian central bank currently sits at 20 percent.
Switzerland Adopts EU Sanctions Against Russia, Putin, Freezes Assets
"Switzerland reaffirms its solidarity with Ukraine and its people," the government wrote in a statement.
How Russia Has Destroyed Its Economy, in Six Charts
Following its invasion of Ukraine, Russia is facing the hardest set of financial sanctions possibly ever—and its economy will feel the pain.
Ukraine War Will Be 'Catastrophic' for Russia: Moscow Billionaire
Another oligarch called for peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv to commence "as fast as possible."
Russia Nears Financial Exclusion as Countries Agree to SWIFT System Ban
Italy and Hungary have joined the list of countries that support the expulsion of Russia from the global banking network.
Russia Says West's Sanctions Show 'Absolute Impotence' as Putin Is Targeted
The comments from a Russian official come as the U.S. said it would sanction the Russian president directly following the invasion of Ukraine.
Putin Spokesman's Daughter Posted, Then Deleted, Anti-War Message
Prominent Russians spoke out against the president's invasion of Ukraine, while hundreds of anti-war demonstrators were arrested in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Zelenskyy Echoes Bipartisan Call for Biden to Impose Stronger Sanctions
Lawmakers are calling for sanctions targeting Vladimir Putin and Russia's standing in the SWIFT banking system.
Joe Biden, Boris Johnson, EU All Move to Sanction Vladimir Putin Personally
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also will be added to the sanctions list for the U.K., EU and U.S.
Hillary Clinton Hopes Biden Administration Will Move Quicker Against Russia
"The only pressure that Putin would respond to," Clinton said, would be tougher sanctions against the oligarchs with close ties to Vladimir Putin.