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 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 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 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.
US Imposes Farewell Sanctions on Russian Oil
Oil had a dramatic day as the US imposed its most aggressive sanctions on Russia’s industry and prices surpassed $80 a barrel. Brent futures at one point hit their highest mark since early October. The sweeping penalties are part of an effort by the outgoing Biden administration to boost Ukraine’s leverage in possible peace negotiations after Donald Trump takes office.
U.S. Imposes New Sanctions to Squeeze Russia’s Energy Sector
The Biden administration is cracking down on the Russian “shadow fleet” and taking steps to curb oil and gas production.
US imposes new wide-ranging sanctions on Russian oil
The United States of America has announced new sanctions that will hit Russia's oil refining industry. Source: European Pravda with reference to a US Treasury Department press release Details: Sanctions have been announced against Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas.
US hits Russian oil with toughest sanctions yet in bid to give Ukraine, Trump leverage
The Biden administration on Friday imposed its broadest package of sanctions yet targeting Russia's oil and gas revenues in ...
Zelensky Says New US Sanctions A 'Significant Blow' For Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday praised the United States for introducing sweeping sanctions on Russia's energy sector, saying it was a "significant blow" for Moscow's "war machine".
Chinese hackers breached US government office that assesses foreign investments for national security risks
Chinese hackers breached the US government office that reviews foreign investments for national security risks, two US ...
Oil prices rally 3% as US hits Russian oil with tougher sanctions
Oil prices rallied nearly 3% to their highest in three months on Friday as traders braced for supply disruptions from the ...
US sanctions top Hungarian official for alleged corruption while in office
A senior Hungarian government official close to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was on Tuesday hit with U.S. sanctions for his ...
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 ...
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.