Berlin wants trade with Kazakhstan but won't circumvent sanctions on Russia, Scholz says#Asia#Pacific#Central Asia
Iran says it is open to talks but rejects pressure as US, EU impose sanctions#EU Institutions#Conflicts#War
Kremlin says no concrete measures yet after Putin's metals exports ban proposal#Americas#Asia#Pacific
Russian oligarchs and financial firm lose court challenge against EU sanctions#EU Institutions#Diplomacy#Foreign Policy
France, Germany, UK condemn Iran over ballistic missiles, target new sanctions#Asia#Pacific#Commodities Markets
Sanctioned former central banker to become Russia's IMF representative#Central Bank of Russia#Central Banks#Central Bank Events
Iran summons UK's charge d'affaires in Tehran over recent sanctions, ISNA says#Asia#Pacific#Conflicts