Sanctions

Special Rapporteur of the United Nations for the situation of human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories

SAD

15.May 2026. IN THE

The US court blocked the sanctions against Francesca Albanese: The verdict was in favor of the UN rapporteur

A US federal court has temporarily suspended sanctions against UN special rapporteur Francesca Albanese, which were previously imposed by the US administration due to her criticism of Gaza policy. The court judged that it was a restriction of freedom of speech

New threats to customs

04.May 2026. Thomas Spichhofen / DW

How much the German economy would be affected by Trump's tariffs

US President Donald Trump announced an increase in tariffs on vehicles from the European Union to 25 percent, which could have the biggest consequences on German car manufacturers such as Audi and Porsche.

Consequences of the Russian-Ukrainian conflict

12.march 2026 IN THE

Analysis: Russia in deep economic crisis, war in Ukraine threatens industry

The Russian economy is facing a serious crisis caused by sanctions, war and high military costs. The decline in industry and citizens' purchasing power threatens GDP growth in 2026

Russian-Ukrainian conflict

22.December 2025 IN THE

European Union: Drastic sanctions against Russia extended for another six months

The European Council has extended restrictive economic measures against Russia for another six months, while diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine are still not yielding concrete results.

Sanctions to NIS

19.December 2025 KS

Putin: NIS is the main taxpayer in the Serbian budget, we hope for a joint solution

The fate of NIS is still unknown. While the Serbian president announces tripartite talks next week, the Russian president says he hopes for a joint solution

American sanctions

11.December 2025 KS

When your name is Zvonko Veselinović and you receive American sanctions by mistake

He has the same first and last name as a controversial businessman from Kosovo and that is why his company was on the US sanctions list. Zvonko Veselinović, a pensioner from Šabac, says that he has nothing to do with his namesake

The oil industry of Serbia

09.December 2025 B. B.

Zoran Drakulić: The problem of NIS can only be solved by nationalization or bankruptcy

"According to the nine-month balance sheet, NIS owes the banks around 540 million euros. Everything indicates that the state will have to take over NIS, through nationalization or through the introduction of bankruptcy," says businessman and owner of "Point Group" Zoran Drakulić

American sanctions

27.November 2025 B. B.

New economy: Fifty Serbian companies and individuals under US sanctions

Not only NIS is under American sanctions, but 49 other companies and individuals, among them Aleksandar Vulin and Nenad Popović. It certainly doesn't affect the USA's blog favoritism regarding solving the energy crisis that has loomed over Serbia

A gas pipeline worker in the city of Zeid in eastern Germany

09.November 2025 MLJ

Gas sanctions: The White House denied the Hungarian minister

The White House announced that Hungary was not granted an unlimited exemption from sanctions on the supply of oil and gas from Russia, but a one-year

Due to the introduction of restrictive measures by the United States of America, which came into force on October 9, the work of the Serbian Oil Industry has been hampered.

Energy Industry

27.October 2025 NR

Serbia has oil, but only a little more

Oil supplies are still regular, officials say, but the question is how much longer - weeks or months

European Union

23.October 2025 B. B.

EU: Adopted the 19th package of sanctions against Russia, which includes liquefied gas

The new, 19th package of European Union sanctions against Russia includes a ban on the import of Russian liquefied gas to the European market. At the same time, the USA also imposed sanctions on Russian oil companies

Energy Industry

20.October 2025 B. B.

Đedović Handanović: Serbia is in an almost hopeless situation

After the Council of the EU adopted a ban on the transit of Russian gas through the EU to third countries from January 1, the Minister of Mining and Energy, Dubravka Đedović Handanović, stated that Serbia is "in an almost hopeless situation".

Reactions from Moscow

10.October 2025 IN THE

What do the Russians say after the introduction of sanctions on NIS

Russian experts and diplomats claim that American sanctions on NIS will not cause a collapse, but that Serbia will have to find new solutions and business models

The oil industry of Serbia

30.September 2025 B. B.

New economy: Sanctions to NIS could significantly damage the budget

Last year alone, NIS paid more than two billion euros into the budget in the name of various tax obligations

Iran

28.September 2025 KS

The United Nations imposed new sanctions on Iran

United Nations (UN) sanctions against Iran have been re-imposed over the country's failure to comply with its nuclear program obligations

Energy Industry

27.September 2025 B. B.

RTS: Sanctions to NIS postponed until October 8 or 9

The public service states that "after discussions with President Aleksandar Vučić, the United States of America postponed the start of the application of sanctions against NIS by another eight days, i.e. until October 8-9."

Energy Industry

26.September 2025 B. B.

In the case of NIS sanctions, there will be no shortage of fuel - as long as supplies last

"For the first month, two or three, there are state reserves, so there will not be an immediate shortage of fuel in the supply chain. However, if this continues, there will be a shortage that can raise the price of fuel," says energy expert Željko Marković

Energy Industry

26.September 2025 B. B.

Sanctions against NIS would also harm the Adriatic oil pipeline

The Adriatic Nafotovod (Janaf) will, with the support of the Croatian Government, apply to the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) for license extension

Energy Industry

26.September 2025 B. B.

The authorities' response to NIS sanctions: It's not up to us

"Serbia tried everything - they talked to the American and Russian sides, put forward proposals and sought solutions, but it is not up to us because the country is small and cannot set conditions," said Finance Minister Sinisa Mali.

President of Serbia

25.September 2025 B. B.

Vučić: From October 1, sanctions against NIS

The President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, assessed that Serbia is "collateral damage to the relations between the Americans, the West and the Russians".

European Union and Russia

19.September 2025 KS

The European Commission proposed a new package of sanctions against Russia

The European Commission proposed the 19th package of sanctions against Russia - especially on energy producers

Donald Trump, President of the United States

The World

13.September 2025 KS

Trump is ready for new sanctions on Russia when NATO members introduce them

"I am prepared to take significant sanctions against Russia from the moment NATO countries also decide to do so and when all NATO countries stop buying oil from Russia," Trump wrote.

European Parliament

09.September 2025 KS

The opposition in Strasbourg demanded that the EP impose sanctions on Vučić, Brnabić, Dačić and Macut

Representatives of the opposition of Serbia, who are staying in Strasbourg, requested the introduction of sanctions against the President of Serbia, Aleksandar Vučić, and other high-ranking officials.

Energy Industry

27.August 2025 B. B.

American sanctions on NIS postponed for the sixth time

"Even in difficult circumstances, NIS will continue to ensure a stable supply of oil and oil derivatives to the domestic market", claims the Minister of Mining and Energy, Dubravka Đedović Handanović.

War crimes of the US military

21.August 2025 IN THE

International Criminal Court rejects US sanctions: "Attack on the independence of international justice"

After the US government sanctioned four ICC judges for investigations against the US and Israeli military, the court said it would continue to work in the interests of victims of international crimes.

Progressive diplomacy

27.July 2025 MLJ

Serbia is testing the ground with sanctions against Russia

We will or we won't - while a minister in the Government of Serbia claims one day that the country is ready for sanctions against Russia, the next day Vučić denies it

European Union

18.July 2025 B. B.

The "strongest" package of EU sanctions against Russia so far

The European Union's latest package of sanctions against Russia includes lowering the G7 price limit for Russian crude oil to $47,6 per barrel. In the EU, they are talking about the "strongest" punitive measures so far