Russia, Sanctions

New US Sanctions Take 'Sweeping Action' Against Russia's Energy Sector
The new sanctions target "Russia's key source of revenue" for funding its war against Ukraine, Treasury Secretary Yellen said.
US announces new sanctions on Russian energy and its 'shadow fleet'
The outgoing Biden administration imposed restrictions on two major Russian oil producers and more than 180 oil-carrying vessels.
US hits Russian oil in toughest sanctions yet in bid to give Ukraine, Trump leverage
WASHINGTON - The Biden administration on Friday imposed its broadest package of sanctions yet targeting Russia's oil and gas revenues in an attempt to give Kyiv and the incoming administration of Donald Trump leverage to reach a deal for peace in Ukraine.
US Unveils Sweeping Sanctions Against Russia's Energy Sector
The United States announced widespread sanctions against Russia's energy sector Friday, designating more than 180 ships and two major oil companies just days before outgoing President Joe Biden leaves office.
US, UK impose sweeping sanctions on Russia’s oil sector, target shadow fleet
"The United States is taking sweeping action against Russia's key source of revenue for funding its brutal and illegal war against Ukraine," Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said.
Russian Oil Firm Shrugs off Sanctions, Insurer Says Dodgy Operators Will Profit
Russian oil producer Gazpromneft shrugged off the impact of major new U.S. sanctions on Friday, while insurance company Ingosstrakh said they would create a market vacuum that would benefit less reputable competitors.
Sweeping new U.S. sanctions target Russia's oil production and exports
The U.S. Departments of Treasury and State Friday applied new sanctions on Russia's oil production and exports. Sanctioned were oil companies, 183 ships, dozens of oil traders, insurance companies and energy officials.
New US sanctions on Russian tankers to hit oil supplies to India, refining sources say
Indian firms see a major disruption of Russian oil supplies as Washington imposes new sanctions to curb Moscow's revenues, pushing refiners to scout for crude from the Middle East and the U.S., three Indian refining sources said on Friday.
US to Impose Sanctions on Russian Oil Fleet, Document Shows
The United States will impose some of the harshest sanctions yet on Russia's oil industry, according to a purported U.S. Treasury document circulating among traders in Europe and Asia that drove global oil prices 3% higher on Friday.
Fresh U.S. sanctions show 'crackdown' on Russia's oil exports
Fresh U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil sector looked to threaten global supplies, lifting prices for both U.S. and global benchmark crude sharply on Friday. The [U.S. Department of Treas
Oil prices jump as U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions against Russia oil industry
The U.S. Treasury Department is sanctioning Russian oil companies, tankers, officials and executives. Oil prices jumped on worries that crude supplies would face disruptions. Oil prices jumped more than 3% on Friday as the U.
US hits Russian oil with toughest sanctions yet in bid to give Ukraine, Trump leverage
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US imposes new sanctions on Russia’s esnergy sector, targets Rosatom officials
The Biden administration announced a new wave of sanctions Friday targeting Russia’s energy sector, including senior ...
US and UK will target Russia’s energy sector with new sanctions as Biden prepares to leave office
Biden administration officials say the sanctions are being imposed now because they are not likely to add to inflation ...
US to impose sanctions on Russian oil fleet and traders, document shows
The United States will impose some of the harshest sanctions yet on Russia's oil industry, according to a purported U.S.
US sanctions top Hungarian official for alleged corruption while in office
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Trump issues warning to Maduro as Venezuelan leader enters third term, US expands sanctions
President-elect Donald Trump issued a warning to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who entered his third term Friday, that ...
Biden admin imposes harsh sanctions on Russian oil industry to cut off funding for Ukraine war effort
The Biden administration on Friday targeted Russia’s energy sector, including its oil industry, with some of its harshest ...
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Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro will be sworn in for a third six-year term after a reelection widely viewed as ...