
Latvia Publishes First List of Companies Continuing Trade with Russia Amid Ukraine Conflict
Latvia publicly lists 170 companies still trading with Russia and Belarus, spotlighting corporate strategies amid war and sanctions.

Latvia publicly lists 170 companies still trading with Russia and Belarus, spotlighting corporate strategies amid war and sanctions.

The US Senate approves a broad sanctions package targeting Russian officials, energy exports, and financial networks, reinforcing transatlantic efforts amid the Ukraine crisis.

Belarus orders underperforming agricultural workers into military service amid harvest season, linking labor discipline to national security and raising corporate strategy concerns.

The US has launched new military strikes against Iranian targets to limit Tehran's interference with shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions after tanker attacks.

The EU has cut its duty-free steel import quota by 47%, imposing a 50% tariff on excess imports to protect domestic producers amid global overcapacity concerns.

US forces conducted air strikes on Iranian military infrastructure in response to drone attacks on commercial oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating regional tensions.

The U.S. Senate passed a resolution urging withdrawal of troops from conflict zones involving Iran, signaling bipartisan concern over ongoing hostilities and highlighting congressional oversight in foreign policy.

The US may impose transit fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz if Iran negotiations fail, linking military strategy with economic policy in a key global trade route.

US airstrikes on Iran reignited conflict, prompting Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz and target US bases, raising global energy and trade concerns.

Twenty-two countries, including the US and European states, publicly condemned Iran for orchestrating attacks targeting dissidents and Jewish communities on their soil.

Russian drone attacks on Kyiv and eastern Ukraine intensify, targeting logistics and prompting high-level diplomatic efforts to end the conflict.

Russian President Putin threatens Armenia with increased tariffs and economic restrictions if it leaves the Eurasian Economic Union amid growing geopolitical tensions.

A Russian drone crashed into a Romanian residential building during an attack on Ukraine, causing injuries and raising concerns about regional security and business risks.

Italy and Germany urge adherence to international law following Israel's interception of a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza, highlighting complex geopolitical and legal challenges.

Israel responds to Ukraine's protest over the docking of a Russian ship carrying alleged stolen Ukrainian grain, emphasizing the need for evidence and formal diplomatic procedures.

The US extends its suspension of sanctions on Russian oil sales until May 16, balancing geopolitical pressure with global energy market stability amid rising Russian revenues.