Azerbaijan exported 421 million cubic meters of gas worth $71.09 million to Georgia in January-March of this year, Report informs citing the State Statistical Committee.
Day: May 24, 2024
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA/TOKYO — South Korea and Japan announced on Friday a series of sanctions applied to individuals, organizations and ships related to Russia’s alleged procurement of weapons from North Korea in breach of U.N. Security Council resolutions.
Seoul’s foreign ministry said sanctions had been slapped on seven North Korean individuals and two Russian vessels over weapons trade and other activities between Pyongyang and Moscow.
The Russian vessels had been carrying a large quantity of containers between Russia and North Korea transporting military supplies in a clear violation of the United Nations Security Council resolutions, the ministry said in a statement.
The United States and South Korea have accused North Korea of transferring weapons to Russia for use in its war in Ukraine.
Moscow and Pyongyang have denied the accusations, but vowed last year to deepen military relations.
Japan also announced sanctions on 11 organizations and one individual including what it said were Russian groups involved in military cooperation to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“Russia’s procurement of arms from North Korea violates the relevant U.N. resolutions that completely prohibit the transfer of arms and related materials to and from North Korea,” Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi told a news conference.
According to South Korea’s foreign ministry, one North Korean individual representing a state-controlled company based in Syria held negotiations to promote arms trade with a Russian from the Wagner Group between 2022 and 2023. The ministry cited an annual report by the U.N. panel of experts monitoring the reclusive state.
Another individual at a company based in Russia was involved in bringing diesel from Russia into North Korea, the ministry said, accusing both individuals of breaching U.N. Security Council resolutions.
Five other North Koreans helped raise funds to support Pyongyang’s development of nuclear and missile programs by earning foreign currency as IT workers, South Korea’s statement said.
Russia last month described South Korea’s sanctions on Russian individuals and entities as an “unfriendly move” and warned it would respond in due course.
North Korea has been under U.N. sanctions for its ballistic missile and nuclear programs since 2006, and those measures have been strengthened over the years.
Earlier this year, the U.N. panel of experts monitoring sanctions on North Korea failed to extend its mandate following a veto by Moscow, prompting the United States and its allies to seek alternatives.
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA/TOKYO — South Korea and Japan announced on Friday a series of sanctions applied to individuals, organizations and ships related to Russia’s alleged procurement of weapons from North Korea in breach of U.N. Security Council resolutions.
Seoul’s foreign ministry said sanctions had been slapped on seven North Korean individuals and two Russian vessels over weapons trade and other activities between Pyongyang and Moscow.
The Russian vessels had been carrying a large quantity of containers between Russia and North Korea transporting military supplies in a clear violation of the United Nations Security Council resolutions, the ministry said in a statement.
The United States and South Korea have accused North Korea of transferring weapons to Russia for use in its war in Ukraine.
Moscow and Pyongyang have denied the accusations, but vowed last year to deepen military relations.
Japan also announced sanctions on 11 organizations and one individual including what it said were Russian groups involved in military cooperation to support Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
“Russia’s procurement of arms from North Korea violates the relevant U.N. resolutions that completely prohibit the transfer of arms and related materials to and from North Korea,” Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi told a news conference.
According to South Korea’s foreign ministry, one North Korean individual representing a state-controlled company based in Syria held negotiations to promote arms trade with a Russian from the Wagner Group between 2022 and 2023. The ministry cited an annual report by the U.N. panel of experts monitoring the reclusive state.
Another individual at a company based in Russia was involved in bringing diesel from Russia into North Korea, the ministry said, accusing both individuals of breaching U.N. Security Council resolutions.
Five other North Koreans helped raise funds to support Pyongyang’s development of nuclear and missile programs by earning foreign currency as IT workers, South Korea’s statement said.
Russia last month described South Korea’s sanctions on Russian individuals and entities as an “unfriendly move” and warned it would respond in due course.
North Korea has been under U.N. sanctions for its ballistic missile and nuclear programs since 2006, and those measures have been strengthened over the years.
Earlier this year, the U.N. panel of experts monitoring sanctions on North Korea failed to extend its mandate following a veto by Moscow, prompting the United States and its allies to seek alternatives.
Georgia’s ruling party officials have condemned the announcement of US visa restrictions on unspecified individuals involved in ‘undermining democracy’ in the country.
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U.S. Senate considers sanctions for Georgia
The U.S. Senate is considering a new bipartisan sanctions bill against members of the Georgian government, authored by senators Jeanne Shaheen and Jim Risch.
According to POLITICO, the “Georgian People’s Act” includes travel bans and other sanctions targeting Georgian politicians responsible for “hindering the country’s Euro-Atlantic integration,” as well as for “corruption, human rights violations, and promoting or passing the foreign agents law.“
POLITICO highlights that Georgia’s “Foreign Influence Transparency Act” mirrors Russia’s foreign agents law, which is used to silence civil society and suppress dissent. The publication also notes that the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs used violent methods, including tear gas and pepper spray, to disperse protests against this law.
The bipartisan bill also calls for the permanent suspension of the U.S.-Georgia strategic dialogue, which focused on security and democracy issues.
However, it proposes allocating at least $50 million to support democracy and rule of law projects in Georgia. Another proposal includes investigating “foreign malign influence” in the country.
The Senate reaffirms its commitment to supporting Georgian civil society amid recent events. The State Department and USAID are tasked with determining how to continue supporting Georgian society in the current situation.
“Visa liberalization, trade, security” – What Georgia will gain from the US if it returns to democracy
A few days earlier, a bill was introduced in the U.S. Congress to freeze assets and ban visas for members of the Georgian government who supported the “Russian-style foreign agents law.”
This bill also emphasizes that Tbilisi is “openly attacking” the U.S. and other Western organizations promoting democracy, as well as “local and international civil society,” while simultaneously “strengthening” ties with Russia and China.
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Партии «Лело» и «Гирчи» приняли решение бойкотировать заседания Сакребуло (Городской совет) Тбилиси. Об этом на специальном брифинге заявили член «Лело» Саба Буадзе и член партии «Гирчи» Цотне Коберидзе. Как указал Буадзе, партия «Лело» считает, что на фоне антироссийских протестов, насилия в отношении политиков и демонстрантов, а также санкций введенных Западом, политическая жизнь не может продолжаться […]
US to impose travel bans on Georgians who ‘undermine democracy’. By Shota Kincha via @OCMediaorg https://t.co/fqfBLa82fp
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