With tight business restrictions still in place, companies may find it challenging to even assess what opportunities exist for them in the South American nation.

Venezuela's economy faces uncertainty as analysts debate sanctions relief following Maduro's arrest, with oil production and recovery far from guaranteed.

Finland and Sweden are pushing for stronger economic sanctions on Russia in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine. The two Nordic countries want the European Union to adopt tougher measures, including higher import taxes,

The EU is preparing its 20th sanctions package against Russia, focusing on tightening enforcement, expanding maritime restrictions, and closing loopholes used to circumvent existing measures, while more far-reaching energy sanctions remain unlikely.

Treasury sanctions target Iran's shadow banking as Mojtaba Khamenei allegedly transferred $328 million overseas according to Treasury Department reports.

In a move to circumvent Western financial sanctions, Iran is reportedly offering to sell advanced weapons systems to foreign governments in exchange for cryptocurrency. Iran To Sell Missiles For Bitcoin? Iran’s Ministry of Defence Export Center, or ...

In this week's newsletter, RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak looks at two issues: the EU’s next sanctions package on Russia and a potential NATO-led “Arctic Sentry” operation.