Sanctions Intelligence Digest - Aug-25-2024
Harper's Index: Global Geopolitical Pulse, August 2024
- Number of days the Russia-Ukraine war has been ongoing: 911 — Source
- Total financial support pledged by Germany to Ukraine to date, in euros: 33.9 billion
- New entities sanctioned by the U.S. for supporting Russia’s war efforts: over 400
- Number of times Moscow has shrugged off new U.S. sanctions: uncountable
- Years the U.S. plans to continue support for Israel, regardless of administration changes: indefinite — Source
- Number of free trade agreements signed between sanctions-hit Belarus and China: 1
- Planned banking systems to boost China-Russia financial cooperation: 1 — Source
- North Korean nuclear advancements pledged in response to new U.S. strategic plans: ongoing — Source
- Number of air defense missiles pledged by U.S. President Biden to Ukraine: undisclosed but substantial
- Number of U.N. reports expressing concern over rising racism and xenophobia in the UK: 1
- Number of Iranian hackers posing as journalists blocked by Meta: several
- Crypto exchanges Russia plans to launch to circumvent sanctions: 2 — Source
- Number of diplomatic peace appeals made by Indian PM Modi during his historic Ukraine visit: multiple
- Number of U.S. presidential affirmations of unwavering support for Ukraine on their National Freedom Day: 1
- Total number of countries that have officially condemned new U.S. nuclear strategies: at least 1 (North Korea)
- Years the Iran government's mission to neutralize U.S. sanctions is expected to last: ongoing
- Number of instances U.S. President Biden pledged Russia will not prevail in Ukraine: numerous
- Number of foreign ministers claiming their country ignores U.S. sanctions: 1 (Russia) — Source
- Number of international sporting bodies considering relaxing tattoo regulations: 1 (International Paralympic Committee)
- Number of political staffers targeted by Iranian hacking through WhatsApp: dozens — Source
- Number of times the U.S. has reinforced its sanctions against Russia since the conflict began: multiple layers added
- Number of global security reports analyzing the ineffectiveness of U.S. sanctions on Russia: several — Source
- Number of new U.S. policies aiming to degrade Russia’s international support: numerous measures
- Number of articles discussing the culture of political conventions in the U.S.: countless
- Number of bilateral agreements inked by China and Belarus amid Western sanctions: several across various sectors
Total Articles: 49
Article Summaries
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 911
Description: Here are the main developments as the war enters its 911th day.
US in agony over ineffectiveness of sanctions – Mo...
Description: There have been so many sanctions against Russia that it simply does not care about new ones, Moscow...
US to Continue Supporting Israel Under Next US Adm...
Description: JAKARTA (Sputnik) - The United States will continue supporting Israel under both current and next US...
Araghchi: New Iran government's mission is to neut...
Description: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the government has been given a mission by the Leader o...
US sanctions over 400 firms accused of aiding Russ...
Description: The United States imposed new sanctions Friday on more than 400 entities accused of supporting Russi...
As Russia Feels Effects of Multilateral Sanctions ...
Description: Building on the sanctions already imposed on Russia in response to its continued war of aggression a...
China and Belarus Sign Free Trade Deal, Other Agre...
Description: Sanctions-hit Belarus has announced that it will sign a free trade deal with China for services and ...
Analysts: China-Russia financial cooperation raise...
Description: China and Russia agreed to expand their economic cooperation using a planned banking system, which a...
New Measures to Degrade Russia's International Sup...
Description: The United States is building on its unprecedented sanctions campaign and imposing new costs on thos...
North Korea condemns new US nuclear strategic plan...
Description: Seoul, South Korea — North Korea vowed Saturday to advance its nuclear capabilities, reacting to a r...
U.S. President Congratulated Ukraine on National F...
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For as long as it takes: Germany's support for Ukr...
Description: Germany is providing substantial financial support - more than 33.9 billion euro to date - to people...
L'ONU se dit préoccupée par la montée du racisme e...
Description: L'ONU se dit préoccupée par la montée du racisme et de la xénophobie au Royaume-Uni, en particulier ...
Biden pledges more air defense missiles ahead of U...
Description: "Make no mistake: Russia will not prevail in this conflict," U.S. president says.
Jeux paralympiques 2024. Les tatouages des anneaux...
Description: Selon le « New York Times », le Comité international paralympique pourrait adoucir son règlement en ...
The Culture of Death Returns
Description: It’s clear the Democrat convention hasn’t lived up to the buzzword their machine used. Let’s face it...
Meta blocked an Iranian hacking network posing as ...
Description: Hackers tried to target the WhatsApp accounts of political staffers tied to Donald Trump and Joe Bid...
Russia to Launch 2 Crypto Exchanges Aimed at Forei...
Description: To enhance its foreign economic activity (FEA), Russia plans to launch two major crypto exchanges in...
Modi says 'firmly for peace' on historic Ukraine v...
Description: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi used his first visit to Kiev on Friday to again call for a diplo...
Biden Voices 'Unwavering' Support For Ukraine With...
Description: U.S. President Joe Biden reiterated America's "unwavering support for the people of Ukraine" in a ph...
Transcript of Special Briefing by External Affairs...
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Russia’s new crypto-experiment – Yuan stablecoins,...
Description: Russia is pushing forward with a new crypto experiment to facilitate foreign trade.
Fact Sheet: New Measures to Degrade Russia's Warti...
Description: No description
La Russie "va savoir ce que sont les représailles"...
Description: La guerre est "de retour" en Russie, a affirmé le président ukrainien dans un discours diffusé à l’o...
US sanctions hundreds of firms accused of supplyin...
Description: The US imposed sweeping sanctions Friday on hundreds of firms in Russia and across Europe, Asia and ...
North Korea condemns new US nuclear strategic plan...
Description: North Korea announced plans to advance its nuclear capabilities following reports that the US had re...
North Korea condemns new US nuclear strategic plan...
Description: North Korea vowed Saturday to advance its nuclear capabilities, reacting to a report that the United...
Commerce Tightens Export Controls, Targets Illicit...
Description: Today, the Commerce Department's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is taking aggressive action t...
Le Cybertruck Tesla de Ramzan Kadyrov, pied de nez...
Description: La mise en scène du chef de guerre, qui apparaît au volant du pick-up électrique de la marque améric...
Modi's Balancing Act Continues With Ukraine Visit
Description: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Ukraine on August 23 in a trip seen as a diplomatic ...
Ukraine Jittery Over Funding Delays From Frozen Ru...
Description: Ukrainian officials are growing wary over delays in finalizing a deal that would unlock $50 billion ...
Foreign Media On PM Modi-Zelensky Meeting: 5 Point...
Description: The global media has covered Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ukraine and his meeting with Pr...
Russian national arrested in Argentina for launder...
Description: A Russian national was arrested in Argentina for laundering proceeds from illicit actors, including ...
Ukraine jittery over funding delays from frozen Ru...
Description: The financing would provide badly needed support for Ukraine as it battles Russia on two different f...
News Summary-Intelligence Report 8/23/2024 Newsdum...
Description: Iran reaffirming its right to retaliate against Israel... Joe Biden on the phone...Egyptian and Qata...
Equifax (NYSE:EFX) Sets New 52-Week High Following...
Description: Equifax Inc. (NYSE:EFX – Get Free Report)’s stock price hit a new 52-week high on Thursday following...
Russia to face serious challenges if world stops b...
Description: Russia will have significant challenges if the world, including India, stops buying subsidised oil f...
Iranian hackers targeted WhatsApp of staffers in B...
Description: The same Iranian hacking group believed to have targeted both the Democratic and Republican presiden...
Nomination des profs, revalorisation du métier, … ...
Description: Qui dit nouveau gouvernement, dit changements. Valérie Glatigny (MR), la ministre de l’Enseignement ...
Analysts: China-Russia financial cooperation raise...
Description: Washington — China and Russia agreed to expand their economic cooperation using a planned banking sy...
GOP Rep. Waltz: Harris Bragged About Warning to Ru...
Description: On Friday’s broadcast of CNN’s “Inside Politics,” Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL) pointed out that 2024 De...
Briefing by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zak...
Description: No description
Dear Democrats, there are no two sides to Hamas su...
Description: No, Joe, the people who say they support October 7 don’t have a point. What they are really demandin...
Ex Opus Dei priest to Pope Francis: I should not b...
Description: Ex Opus Dei priest to Pope Francis: I should not be suspended for correcting your errorsCriticism is...
RFK Jr. Address to the Nation: Full Transcript
Description: The following is the full transcript of Robert F. Kennedy’s Jr.’s Address to the Nation given on Fri...
WhatsApp accounts of Biden and Trump staffers targ...
Description: Investigators linked activity to same network blamed for hacking incident reported by Trump campaign
Japan on edge of EUV lithography chip-making revol...
Description: Article URL: https://asiatimes.com/2024/08/japan-on-edge-of-euv-lithography-chip-making-revolution/
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UAE accepts Taliban ambassador’s credentials
Description: ISLAMABAD:—The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday accepted the credentials of the Taliban’s ambassado...