Russia, sanctions

U.S. issues fresh round of sanctions against Russia
The United States on Wednesday took fresh action targeting Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, taking aim at efforts to circumvent U.S. sanctions as Washington continues to increase pressure on Moscow in the final days of the Biden administration.
U.S. issues sanctions to combat Russian sanctions-evasion scheme
The Treasury Department on Wednesday announced sanctions connected with Russian secret payment channels created to skirt U.S. restrictions and a Kyrgyzstan financial institution that supports the Krem
US announces fresh wave of sanctions on Russia ahead of Trump's return to White House
The US has announced fresh sanctions on Russia ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House. Several individuals have been targeted as well as a China-based entity and a bank in Kyrgyzstan, according to a post on the US Treasury website.
US issues new Russia-related sanctions, Treasury website shows
The United States issued new Russia-related sanctions on Wednesday targeting multiple individuals, a China-based entity and a bank in Kyrgyzstan, according to a notice posted on the U.S. Department of Treasury website.
US issues fresh round of sanctions against Russia ahead of Trump return to White House
The United States on Wednesday imposed hundreds of sanctions targeting Russia in an action that seeks to increase pressure on Moscow in
US announces ‘Trump-proof’ sanctions against Russia
Under measures announced by the US Treasury on Wednesday, around 100 entities from the finance, energy and defence sectors are to be relisted under an unusual sanctions law which requires that Congress be given 30 days to consider any delistings.

Oil, U.S. sanctions

IEA says new US sanctions could significantly disrupt Russian supply
The latest round of U.S. sanctions against Russia could significantly disrupt the country's oil supply chains, the ...
US steps up Russia sanctions, placing threat of more sanctions on businesses partnering with Russia
The U.S. Treasury Department is expanding the web of sanctions on companies and institutions supporting Russia’s war efforts ...
Biden Administration Hardens Russia Sanctions Before Departing
The Biden administration took action Wednesday to make it harder for President-elect Donald Trump to lift some sanctions on ...
US Hits Russia's Defense Industry With New Sanctions
The United States sanctioned more than 150 companies and individuals Wednesday for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine, raising the pressure on Moscow days before President Joe Biden steps down.
UN human rights chief calls for lifting Western sanctions on Syria as country rebuilds after Assad
The United Nations human rights chief has called for the lifting of Western sanctions imposed on Syria over its yearslong ...
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India Races to Settle Payments for Russian Oil Before U.S. Sanctions Bite
Indian refiners are aiming to settle payments for Russian oil much faster to avoid complications from US sanctions.
Oil tycoon Shvidler says UK sanctions are arbitrary in landmark appeal
A billionaire oil tycoon tried again on Wednesday to overturn British sanctions imposed over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine in ...
Tanker rates extend rise on sanctions, strong demand to load Mideast oil
Oil shipping rates continued their rally Wednesday on expectations of a tightening in global tanker supply from the latest ...