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.
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 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
U.S. Unveils New Sanctions Against Russia’s Energy Sector before Biden Departs
Washington now has freer hand in restricting Russian oil amid predictions of a global glut.
US Strikes Russia’s Energy Sector with Major Sanctions Amid Ukraine War
The United States has launched its most sweeping sanctions yet against Russia’s energy sector, targeting oil giants Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, 183 fuel transport vessels, and 80+ individuals and entities tied to liquefied natural gas exports.
Ukraine army strikes supermarket in Donetsk, Russian-backed official says
Ukraine's army struck a supermarket on Friday in the Russian-held city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine in an attack that used U.S.-supplied missiles and wounded two people, a senior Russian-backed official said.
Kremlin 'welcomes' Trump's 'readiness' for talks on Russia's war in Ukraine
Donald Trump said on Jan. 9 that Vladimir Putin wants to meet with him, and that preparations for a meeting are underway.
UN accuses Russia of waging war of attrition against Ukraine
The report documents violations of international human rights and humanitarian laws, including possible war crimes
Putin faces growing anger as 'disappointed' Russian elite wants Ukraine war to end soon
Vladimir Putin is reportedly facing growing anger from Russia's elite, who want the war in Ukraine to end. People at the top of the country's society are also worried about the Russian economy, it is believed,

Russia, Moldova

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 ...
Biden administration sanctions Russia’s oil giants and tanker fleet
The White House, now unconcerned about the effect on gas prices and inflation, blacklisted two of Russia’s biggest oil ...
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 ...
Protesters say Fico dragging Slovakia to Russia in Ukraine gas dispute
Thousands of protesters in the Slovak capital held banners and chanted slogans on Friday accusing Prime Minister Robert Fico ...
How Russia created ‘unjammable’ drone with a retro twist
As the drone whirrs into the sky, something unusual trails behind it: a fibre optic cable barely visible to the naked eye.
Russia is feeling the full impact of sanctions and the strain could force an end to the war this year, think tank says
After three years of war, strict sanctions, and dwindling oil prices, the odds are stacked against the Kremlin in 2025, a ...
Oil jumps 4%, Brent breaks $80 as traders worry about tougher Russia sanctions
Oil prices jumped more than 4% on Friday, with global benchmark Brent breaking $80 per barrel for the first time since ...