The yacht, named Nord, is believed to belong to Alexei Mordashov, an ally of President Vladimir V. Putin.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
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British Official Stresses Threat From China Even Amid Russian Aggression
The head of Britain’s GCHQ spy agency warned that the West should not lose sight of the technological challenge from China as it deals with the immediate problem of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
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The Brave Women Protesters in Iran Deserve More U.S. Support
Diplomatic efforts toward a nuclear deal must go hand in hand with American support for Iran’s protest movement.
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Biden Administration to Clamp Down on China’s Access to Chip Technology
The White House is set to issue sweeping restrictions on selling semiconductors and chip-making equipment to China, an attempt to curb the country’s access to technologies that can be used in war.
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If Putin Uses a Nuclear Weapon, How Should the World Respond?
U.S. officials say that the risk that the Russian president will break the 77-year-old nuclear taboo remains low. But he insists he’s not bluffing.