sanctions
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In addition to the challenge of finding the appropriate music for a 1970s spy thriller set in Russia, “Ponies” music supervisor Kier Lehman couldn’t license any music from the country due to current international sanctions.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Still, Beijing remains an economic anchor for North Korea, whose economy has been hobbled for years by international sanctions over its nuclear programme.
From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026
Russia is part of a joint China-led lunar base project targeted for the mid-2030s, although sanctions, funding and technical problems make its contribution uncertain.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
“Judging from the relatively muted share-price reaction…We believe most investors are aware that inclusion to this list does not necessarily result in actual sanctions or affect fundamental business operations,” she added.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
One morning, soon after sanctions went into effect, we woke up to the sound of sirens on the road.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
