Russia, Trump and sanctions

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 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 the final days of the Biden administration and protects some of the sanctions it has already imposed ahead of Donald Trump's second presidential term.
Biden levies new sanctions against Russian energy sector, but it's up to Trump whether to keep them
President Joe Biden's administration says it's expanding sanctions against Russia's critically important energy sector over its war in Ukraine.
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.
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 imposes more sanctions on Russia
The outgoing US government has announced additional sanctions on Russia shortly before the end of President Joe Biden's term. The measures are directed against around 250 individuals and entities associated with the Russian defence industry,
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 ...
Oil rallies, settles at multi-month high on US crude draw, Russia sanctions
Oil prices rose more than 2% on Wednesday, supported by a large draw in U.S. crude stockpiles and potential supply ...
US ramps up Russia sanctions, targeting Moscow’s business partners
The Treasury Department announced Wednesday that it is amping up its sanctions against companies and entities involved in ...
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 sanctions on Russian oil tankers to hit imports; Trump’s stance key: Official
A senior Indian government official said a lot would depend on how the incoming Donald Trump administration views the ...
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 ...
Shadow fleet of tankers keeps Russia’s oil money flowing despite Western sanctions
The Group of Seven democracies have sought to crimp Russia’s oil export earnings that help fund the war against Ukraine.
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 ...