Sanctions

The prime minister of Hungary has long been an ally of Russia. But how much power can he wield in blocking EU and NATO aid to Ukraine?

The survey by the Russian research group Chronicles shows only one-fifth of Russians support Putin's invasion.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry released a peace proposal ahead of President Xi Jinping's anticipated "peace speech" before the United Nations on Friday.

Russian military spending exceeded expectations last year and continues to ramp up as the one-year mark of its invasion of Ukraine approaches.

Energy exports and the structure of its economy shielded Russia from some of the impacts of sanctions.

The winning formula for Ukraine is simple: Supplies of weapons, economic sanctions against Russia, helping to strengthen Ukraine's resilience, the de-Putinization of Russia, and the accession of Ukraine to the European Union and NATO. Only all the elements of this formula combined would guarantee permanent security for Europe and the whole world.

"I hope you simply misspoke," Putin told Robert Urazov, who implied that Russia wasn't the best country in the world.

Sanctions imposed by the West since last year's invasion of Ukraine are taking an economic toll on Russia.

Putin's reported mistress has been known across Russia since she was a decorated rhythmic gymnast in her teens.

"Today's recognition of PMK 'Wagner' as a terrorist organization...is a step towards bringing them to justice," said one Ukrainian official.

Kyiv is eyeing some $500 billion in frozen Russian assets, but Western partners face a myriad of obstacles.

Russian strikes continue to target residential areas of Ukraine as Kyiv prepares for a summit with EU officials.

Gas prices have risen for the fifth straight week, and another Russian oil ban is expected to go into effect February 5.

Tehran and Moscow have been deepening economic ties since the start of the war in Ukraine.

"There's not a single country in the world with more experience existing under blockade and economic sanctions than us [Russia]," said one guest speaker.

Ukraine's vast titanium reserves could boost the West's military industries and help deter Russia and China—if Kyiv wins its war with Moscow.

In addition to sweeping sanctions, the U.S. government re-designated the mercenary group as a "significant transnational criminal organization."

"They're not getting tired, they're actually committing more and more," Oleksandr Danylyuk told Newsweek of Kyiv's Western partners.

The Silverado think tank has found that sanctions-hit Russia can still get semiconductors and its supply chains for many products have rebounded.

McGonigal, who was arrested after allegedly helping a Russian oligarch evade U.S. sanctions, faces several charges, including money laundering.

The agent, who also investigated ties between Donald Trump and Russia, allegedly conspired to aid a Russian oligarch in evading U.S. sanctions.

A federal court in Florida ordered $938,000 in sanctions against former President Donald Trump's attorneys for what he called "frivolous legal theories."

Oleg Ustenko told Newsweek how the West can do more to cut Kremlin cash flows and help Ukraine win the war.

The Russian president chaired a meeting on economic issues via a video conference at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow.

The ongoing war in Ukraine is "exhausting" Moscow's forces and economy, Ukraine's deputy prime minister, Olha Stefanishyna, said.

Russia's president told the trade and industry minister to work on securing orders for civil and military aircraft within a month "and no later."

A lack of planning and strategy upon first invading Ukraine has resulted in a poor military operation, the ex-Putin ally says.

The video taunted Europe over rising energy prices due to sanctions against Russian oil amid the widely-condemned Ukraine war.

Monday's meeting between the two leaders comes after weeks of speculation regarding Belarus' future role, if any, in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Discussion of digital currencies is becoming more prominent in Russia as Western sanctions continue to bite, a Russian official said.