Brussels imposes sanctions on oil trader Murtaza Lakhani over Russia allegations
EU accuses Canadian-Pakistani businessman of helping to provide ‘a substantial source of revenue’ to Russia
EU accuses Canadian-Pakistani businessman of helping to provide ‘a substantial source of revenue’ to Russia

Statement follows FT reporting on crude purchases that had been transported on sanctioned vessels

European Commission due to present 18th series of measures against Moscow on Tuesday

Washington also takes steps to reduce disruption stemming from sanctions it has imposed on Russian oil producer

Buyer had close ties to Moscow and was co-founded by close associate of Vladimir Putin

Swiss trader’s audacious swoop on Russian group’s overseas assets revives industry speculation over Kremlin ties

Famous Moscow department store Tsum still lists thousands of luxury items from high-end marques despite EU ban