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We are a global coalition of civil society organizations driven by a common goal: to block access to the economic resources behind Russian aggression. b4ukraine.org
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West is ‘missing obscure sanctions that could set back Russia’s war machine’
West is ‘missing obscure sanctions that could set back Russia’s war machine’
US group Dekleptocracy identifies chemicals used for military vehicles’ lubricants and tyres as potential vulnerabilities
A US group has identified several obscure but potentially key sanctions it says could seriously disrupt Russia’s war effort in Ukraine after last month’s targeting of the Kremlin’s biggest oil firms.
Previous rounds of sanctions have been applied to Russian energy companies, banks, military suppliers and the “shadow fleet” of ships carrying Russian oil. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:13 AM
West is ‘missing obscure sanctions that could set back Russia’s war machine’
Arctic LNG exports are now the single biggest financial artery sustaining Russia’s war, and the G7 has the power to cut it immediately, write B4Ukraine Executive Director Nezir Sinani & @razomwestand.bsky.social’s Svitlana Romanko in a new joint op-ed for @highnorthnews.bsky.social.
bit.ly/3XlQqdX
bit.ly/3XlQqdX
November 27, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Arctic LNG exports are now the single biggest financial artery sustaining Russia’s war, and the G7 has the power to cut it immediately, write B4Ukraine Executive Director Nezir Sinani & @razomwestand.bsky.social’s Svitlana Romanko in a new joint op-ed for @highnorthnews.bsky.social.
bit.ly/3XlQqdX
bit.ly/3XlQqdX
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#OpEd: Russia’s export of #LNG from the #Arctic is the last major financial artery keeping Putin’s war machine alive, and the #G7 must cut it now, before it expands to become a climate killer", says Svitlana Romanko from Razom We Stand and Nezir Sinani from B4Ukraine.
#Russia
#Russia
Stop Russia’s Arctic LNG now: The G7 Must Shut Down the Tankers Financing Putin’s War
"Russia’s export of liquefied natural gas from the Arctic is the last major financial artery keeping Putin’s war machine alive — and the G7 must cut it now, before it expands to become a climate kille...
www.highnorthnews.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Australia is the world’s #1 importer of Russian oil refined in 3rd countries = $2B to Russia since 2023.
Senator Sharma calls on the gov to close this loophole. "Get in step with our allies, support Ukraine, and not contribute a further cent, a further dollar, to Russia's illegal and immoral war.”
Senator Sharma calls on the gov to close this loophole. "Get in step with our allies, support Ukraine, and not contribute a further cent, a further dollar, to Russia's illegal and immoral war.”
November 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Australia is the world’s #1 importer of Russian oil refined in 3rd countries = $2B to Russia since 2023.
Senator Sharma calls on the gov to close this loophole. "Get in step with our allies, support Ukraine, and not contribute a further cent, a further dollar, to Russia's illegal and immoral war.”
Senator Sharma calls on the gov to close this loophole. "Get in step with our allies, support Ukraine, and not contribute a further cent, a further dollar, to Russia's illegal and immoral war.”
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🇷🇺 NEW | Monthly analysis of Russian fossil fuel exports & sanctions
📉 In October 2025, revenues continue to slide to lowest levels since full-scale invasion but more to be done
❗️Sanctioned tankers transported 44% of Russian crude
📉 In October 2025, revenues continue to slide to lowest levels since full-scale invasion but more to be done
❗️Sanctioned tankers transported 44% of Russian crude
November 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
🇷🇺 NEW | Monthly analysis of Russian fossil fuel exports & sanctions
📉 In October 2025, revenues continue to slide to lowest levels since full-scale invasion but more to be done
❗️Sanctioned tankers transported 44% of Russian crude
📉 In October 2025, revenues continue to slide to lowest levels since full-scale invasion but more to be done
❗️Sanctioned tankers transported 44% of Russian crude
#Aviva, a leader in ESG investing, must act.
#PepsiCo continues paying hundreds of millions in taxes to the Kremlin.
Staying invested in such a company contradicts Aviva’s corporate values.
We call on Aviva to divest from #Pepsi — proving that ESG leadership and human dignity are more than words.
#PepsiCo continues paying hundreds of millions in taxes to the Kremlin.
Staying invested in such a company contradicts Aviva’s corporate values.
We call on Aviva to divest from #Pepsi — proving that ESG leadership and human dignity are more than words.
November 21, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Toyota held a secret meeting with Russian dealers and is lobbying to bring its cars into the country via China, Russian media reported.
Given the ongoing Russia's war on Ukraine, we strongly urge Toyota to reaffirm its stance on this issue to alleviate concerns and provide clarity on its position.
Given the ongoing Russia's war on Ukraine, we strongly urge Toyota to reaffirm its stance on this issue to alleviate concerns and provide clarity on its position.
November 20, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Toyota held a secret meeting with Russian dealers and is lobbying to bring its cars into the country via China, Russian media reported.
Given the ongoing Russia's war on Ukraine, we strongly urge Toyota to reaffirm its stance on this issue to alleviate concerns and provide clarity on its position.
Given the ongoing Russia's war on Ukraine, we strongly urge Toyota to reaffirm its stance on this issue to alleviate concerns and provide clarity on its position.
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Update on Russia's overnight drone and missile attack
Ternopil : 16 dead and 64 injured
Rescue operations are ongoing
Ternopil : 16 dead and 64 injured
Rescue operations are ongoing
November 19, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Update on Russia's overnight drone and missile attack
Ternopil : 16 dead and 64 injured
Rescue operations are ongoing
Ternopil : 16 dead and 64 injured
Rescue operations are ongoing
A coalition of Ukrainian & EU civil society groups urges PM @albomp.bsky.social to close Australia’s Russian oil refining loophole. While the EU & UK banned it, Australia imports “laundered” Russian fuels, sending ~$1.3B to Russia. Close the loophole. Stop funding the war. @razomwestand.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 6:27 PM
A coalition of Ukrainian & EU civil society groups urges PM @albomp.bsky.social to close Australia’s Russian oil refining loophole. While the EU & UK banned it, Australia imports “laundered” Russian fuels, sending ~$1.3B to Russia. Close the loophole. Stop funding the war. @razomwestand.bsky.social
American top diplomat Marco Rubio said last week that the US is running out of options to sanction Russia.
He added, “Shadow fleet has come up because I do think there are things that the Europeans can do on shadow fleet since a lot of these are happening in areas much closer to them.” 1/6 ⤵️
He added, “Shadow fleet has come up because I do think there are things that the Europeans can do on shadow fleet since a lot of these are happening in areas much closer to them.” 1/6 ⤵️
November 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
American top diplomat Marco Rubio said last week that the US is running out of options to sanction Russia.
He added, “Shadow fleet has come up because I do think there are things that the Europeans can do on shadow fleet since a lot of these are happening in areas much closer to them.” 1/6 ⤵️
He added, “Shadow fleet has come up because I do think there are things that the Europeans can do on shadow fleet since a lot of these are happening in areas much closer to them.” 1/6 ⤵️
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Hört auf, den russischen Krieg zu fördern!
🗓 Donnerstag, 27. Nov
🕑 18:00–19:00 Uhr
📍 Vor dem Bundeskanzleramt, Berlin
@vitsche.bsky.social x @razomwestand.bsky.social
Jeder Euro, der nach russland fließt, bedeutet mehr Raketen auf ukrainische Städte – und eine wachsende Bedrohung für Europa.
🗓 Donnerstag, 27. Nov
🕑 18:00–19:00 Uhr
📍 Vor dem Bundeskanzleramt, Berlin
@vitsche.bsky.social x @razomwestand.bsky.social
Jeder Euro, der nach russland fließt, bedeutet mehr Raketen auf ukrainische Städte – und eine wachsende Bedrohung für Europa.
November 7, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Hört auf, den russischen Krieg zu fördern!
🗓 Donnerstag, 27. Nov
🕑 18:00–19:00 Uhr
📍 Vor dem Bundeskanzleramt, Berlin
@vitsche.bsky.social x @razomwestand.bsky.social
Jeder Euro, der nach russland fließt, bedeutet mehr Raketen auf ukrainische Städte – und eine wachsende Bedrohung für Europa.
🗓 Donnerstag, 27. Nov
🕑 18:00–19:00 Uhr
📍 Vor dem Bundeskanzleramt, Berlin
@vitsche.bsky.social x @razomwestand.bsky.social
Jeder Euro, der nach russland fließt, bedeutet mehr Raketen auf ukrainische Städte – und eine wachsende Bedrohung für Europa.
In a new pro bono legal analysis prepared for B4Ukraine, the Spanish law firm rēgula addresses concerns that firms may face legal risks when exiting long-term gas contracts under the RePowerEU regulation, which aims to phase out Russian gas imports.
Key findings ⤵️
Key findings ⤵️
November 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
In a new pro bono legal analysis prepared for B4Ukraine, the Spanish law firm rēgula addresses concerns that firms may face legal risks when exiting long-term gas contracts under the RePowerEU regulation, which aims to phase out Russian gas imports.
Key findings ⤵️
Key findings ⤵️
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Citi is on track to fully #LeaveRussia.
After winding down operations, suspending services and closing all branches, Citi has now received approval to sell its Russian unit.
Orderly wind-downs & risk management pay off. Other banks - UniCredit, OTP, RBI - should take note.
tinyurl.com/jvf6h73a
After winding down operations, suspending services and closing all branches, Citi has now received approval to sell its Russian unit.
Orderly wind-downs & risk management pay off. Other banks - UniCredit, OTP, RBI - should take note.
tinyurl.com/jvf6h73a
www.reuters.com
November 13, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Citi is on track to fully #LeaveRussia.
After winding down operations, suspending services and closing all branches, Citi has now received approval to sell its Russian unit.
Orderly wind-downs & risk management pay off. Other banks - UniCredit, OTP, RBI - should take note.
tinyurl.com/jvf6h73a
After winding down operations, suspending services and closing all branches, Citi has now received approval to sell its Russian unit.
Orderly wind-downs & risk management pay off. Other banks - UniCredit, OTP, RBI - should take note.
tinyurl.com/jvf6h73a
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Today, after 3+ years of work, we celebrate a major win: UK bans maritime services for Russian fossil fuels — cutting Putin’s war chest.
We welcome this big step + call for quick G7 & EU action against Russian #energy.
Great reporting by @charliecooper8.bsky.social @politico.com 👏
We welcome this big step + call for quick G7 & EU action against Russian #energy.
Great reporting by @charliecooper8.bsky.social @politico.com 👏
UK bans firms from helping Russia ship its gas. At last, campaigners say
The prohibition on British companies supporting Russian exports will be phased in during 2026.
www.politico.eu
November 12, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Today, after 3+ years of work, we celebrate a major win: UK bans maritime services for Russian fossil fuels — cutting Putin’s war chest.
We welcome this big step + call for quick G7 & EU action against Russian #energy.
Great reporting by @charliecooper8.bsky.social @politico.com 👏
We welcome this big step + call for quick G7 & EU action against Russian #energy.
Great reporting by @charliecooper8.bsky.social @politico.com 👏
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The UK plans to ban services for Russian liquefied natural gas exports, including shipping and insurance.
Britain's Foreign Office statement ahead of the G7 meeting:
"The ban [on services for LNG exports] will be phased in over 2026 in lockstep with our European partners".
#StopNovatek #REpowerEU
Britain's Foreign Office statement ahead of the G7 meeting:
"The ban [on services for LNG exports] will be phased in over 2026 in lockstep with our European partners".
#StopNovatek #REpowerEU
November 12, 2025 at 7:44 AM
The UK plans to ban services for Russian liquefied natural gas exports, including shipping and insurance.
Britain's Foreign Office statement ahead of the G7 meeting:
"The ban [on services for LNG exports] will be phased in over 2026 in lockstep with our European partners".
#StopNovatek #REpowerEU
Britain's Foreign Office statement ahead of the G7 meeting:
"The ban [on services for LNG exports] will be phased in over 2026 in lockstep with our European partners".
#StopNovatek #REpowerEU
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Join us at #COP30 (Nov 17, 16:30–18:00, Ukraine Pavilion) for our panel “Halting Russia’s Strategic Projects in the Arctic: Sanctions to Protect the Climate.”
With experts from @b4ukraine.org, @razomwestand.bsky.social, @greenpeace.org & more.
cop.ukrainian-climate-office.org/program/halt...
With experts from @b4ukraine.org, @razomwestand.bsky.social, @greenpeace.org & more.
cop.ukrainian-climate-office.org/program/halt...
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Join us at #COP30 (Nov 17, 16:30–18:00, Ukraine Pavilion) for our panel “Halting Russia’s Strategic Projects in the Arctic: Sanctions to Protect the Climate.”
With experts from @b4ukraine.org, @razomwestand.bsky.social, @greenpeace.org & more.
cop.ukrainian-climate-office.org/program/halt...
With experts from @b4ukraine.org, @razomwestand.bsky.social, @greenpeace.org & more.
cop.ukrainian-climate-office.org/program/halt...
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New report from Razom We Stand: “Yamal LNG: Europe’s Energy Dilemma” exposes how EU imports of Russian #LNG still fund the Kremlin’s war on Ukraine. The EU remains the largest Russian LNG buyer; it's time to stop EU funding of war on Ukraine!
👉 Read more:
razomwestand.com/new-research...
👉 Read more:
razomwestand.com/new-research...
November 10, 2025 at 10:29 AM
New report from Razom We Stand: “Yamal LNG: Europe’s Energy Dilemma” exposes how EU imports of Russian #LNG still fund the Kremlin’s war on Ukraine. The EU remains the largest Russian LNG buyer; it's time to stop EU funding of war on Ukraine!
👉 Read more:
razomwestand.com/new-research...
👉 Read more:
razomwestand.com/new-research...
Many French firms — incl. Société Générale, Renault & Legrand — have shown that responsible exit from Russia is possible. The remainers—Leroy Merlin, Auchan, FM Logistic, L’Oréal, Tarkett—now risk becoming the next targets of overnight nationalisation, just like Air Liquide & Danone. bit.ly/3JTKTYS
November 9, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Many French firms — incl. Société Générale, Renault & Legrand — have shown that responsible exit from Russia is possible. The remainers—Leroy Merlin, Auchan, FM Logistic, L’Oréal, Tarkett—now risk becoming the next targets of overnight nationalisation, just like Air Liquide & Danone. bit.ly/3JTKTYS
B4Ukraine urged Ariston not to re-enter the Russian market and reached out to the company to arrange a meeting.
Ariston agreed to meet only if we signed a non-disclosure agreement forbidding any mention of the meeting—or its content—for ten years... Full story via L'Espresso: bit.ly/4hJ5Ylg
Ariston agreed to meet only if we signed a non-disclosure agreement forbidding any mention of the meeting—or its content—for ten years... Full story via L'Espresso: bit.ly/4hJ5Ylg
November 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
B4Ukraine urged Ariston not to re-enter the Russian market and reached out to the company to arrange a meeting.
Ariston agreed to meet only if we signed a non-disclosure agreement forbidding any mention of the meeting—or its content—for ten years... Full story via L'Espresso: bit.ly/4hJ5Ylg
Ariston agreed to meet only if we signed a non-disclosure agreement forbidding any mention of the meeting—or its content—for ten years... Full story via L'Espresso: bit.ly/4hJ5Ylg
🚨 Chancellor Merz is warning: We are not at war, but we are no longer at peace either.
And yet too many German companies are still doing biz in Russia: Metro, Knauf, Hochland, B.Braun, New Yorker, Zentis, Nivea (Beiersdorf), Boehringer Ingelheim, Liebherr, Ritter Sport, Krüger, August Storck, etc.
And yet too many German companies are still doing biz in Russia: Metro, Knauf, Hochland, B.Braun, New Yorker, Zentis, Nivea (Beiersdorf), Boehringer Ingelheim, Liebherr, Ritter Sport, Krüger, August Storck, etc.
November 5, 2025 at 10:42 AM
🚨 Chancellor Merz is warning: We are not at war, but we are no longer at peace either.
And yet too many German companies are still doing biz in Russia: Metro, Knauf, Hochland, B.Braun, New Yorker, Zentis, Nivea (Beiersdorf), Boehringer Ingelheim, Liebherr, Ritter Sport, Krüger, August Storck, etc.
And yet too many German companies are still doing biz in Russia: Metro, Knauf, Hochland, B.Braun, New Yorker, Zentis, Nivea (Beiersdorf), Boehringer Ingelheim, Liebherr, Ritter Sport, Krüger, August Storck, etc.
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Join our Stop Seapeak Coalition webinar to learn how UK-owned & insured LNG carriers moved £45 bn of Russian #LNG (76% of exports, Feb 2022–Mar 2025), funding bombs hitting Ukrainian cities.
The UK must act now.
🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The UK must act now.
🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
November 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Join our Stop Seapeak Coalition webinar to learn how UK-owned & insured LNG carriers moved £45 bn of Russian #LNG (76% of exports, Feb 2022–Mar 2025), funding bombs hitting Ukrainian cities.
The UK must act now.
🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
The UK must act now.
🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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🔴 Russian forces attacked Dnipro region on the evening of November 1, killing four people, including two children.
Radio Svoboda shares a video of the aftermath of the attack.
Radio Svoboda shares a video of the aftermath of the attack.
November 2, 2025 at 2:27 PM
🔴 Russian forces attacked Dnipro region on the evening of November 1, killing four people, including two children.
Radio Svoboda shares a video of the aftermath of the attack.
Radio Svoboda shares a video of the aftermath of the attack.
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German companies have paid nearly $2 billion (€1.72bn) in taxes to Russia since the Ukraine invasion, funding the war effort. Critics urge immediate withdrawal.
German companies pay Russia €1.72bn in taxes, indirectly funding war
German companies have paid nearly $2 billion (€1.72bn) in taxes to Russia since the Ukraine invasion, funding the war effort. Critics urge immediate withdrawal.
l.euronews.com
November 1, 2025 at 5:21 AM
German companies have paid nearly $2 billion (€1.72bn) in taxes to Russia since the Ukraine invasion, funding the war effort. Critics urge immediate withdrawal.
From DMG Mori to Kalashnikov: Russia Expands Production of Scarce Machine Tools for Its Defence Industry.
From DMG Mori to Kalashnikov: Russia Expands Production of Critical Machine Tools for Its Military Industry - Trap Aggressor
he machine tool division of one of Rostec’s holdings has been reporting increased production of lathes, including those with numerical control (CNC), for several consecutive years. Import substitution...
bit.ly
October 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
From DMG Mori to Kalashnikov: Russia Expands Production of Scarce Machine Tools for Its Defence Industry.
Nordea Asset Management, part of banking giant #Nordea, is among a group of Nordic investors known for their commitment to environmental, social, and governance principles.
Yet some of Nordea’s holdings are difficult to reconcile with any notion of social or moral responsibility...
Yet some of Nordea’s holdings are difficult to reconcile with any notion of social or moral responsibility...
October 27, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Nordea Asset Management, part of banking giant #Nordea, is among a group of Nordic investors known for their commitment to environmental, social, and governance principles.
Yet some of Nordea’s holdings are difficult to reconcile with any notion of social or moral responsibility...
Yet some of Nordea’s holdings are difficult to reconcile with any notion of social or moral responsibility...