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. 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.
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 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, UK unveil widespread sanctions against Russia's energy sector
The United States and Britain on Friday announced sanctions against Russia's energy sector, including oil giant Gazprom Neft, just days before outgoing President Joe Biden leaves office.The US State Department announced it was also taking action against Russia's energy sector,
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.
Reactions to new US sanctions against Russian energy interests
The U.S. Treasury announced on Friday sweeping new sanctions against the Russian energy sector, including oil majors Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegaz, to try to curtail Moscow's ability to fund its war with Ukraine.
Crude Prices Jump on Tighter Global Supplies as US Sanctions Russian Energy
Monday closed up +2.25 (+2.94%), and February RBOB gasoline (RBG25) closed up +0.0254 (+1.22%). Crude and gasoline prices Monday settled moderately higher, with crude posting a 5-month high and gasoline posting a 3-month high.
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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 ...
House passes International Criminal Court sanctions bill in response to Netanyahu warrant
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Iran eyes China to avoid nuclear sanctions
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