Finland’s Elina Valtonen urges an EU-wide halt to Russian tourist visas, adding pressure to Europe’s sanctions and compliance agenda.
Maria Kolesnikova urges the EU to use diplomacy and sanctions to free Belarusian political prisoners and limit Russia’s influence.
Major AI developers signed a nonbinding Trump agreement on safety oversight, with implications for fintech, payments and cybersecurity risk.
Ukraine says North Korea may send 10,000 more troops to Russia, raising sanctions, payments, crypto and cybersecurity concerns.
Swiss voters rejected a neutrality initiative that would have limited sanctions, preserving policy flexibility for banks, fintechs and crypto firms.
The U.S. said four people were killed in a Caribbean boat strike, extending a campaign that raises legal, compliance and illicit-finance questions.
Georgia detained former defense minister Giorgi Baramidze in a treason case that adds political risk for fintech and digital-economy investors.
Reuters reports the U.S. told Russia at the G20 not to expect sanctions relief before the war in Ukraine ends, extending pressure across finance and payments.