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 announces new sanctions on Russian energy and its 'shadow fleet'
The outgoing Biden administration imposed restrictions on two major Russian oil producers and more than 180 oil-carrying vessels.
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.
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 were oil companies, 183 ships, dozens of oil traders, insurance companies and energy officials.
New US sanctions on Russian tankers to hit oil supplies to India, refining sources say
Indian firms see a major disruption of Russian oil supplies as Washington imposes new sanctions to curb Moscow's revenues, pushing refiners to scout for crude from the Middle East and the U.S., three Indian refining sources said on Friday.
Fresh U.S. sanctions show 'crackdown' on Russia's oil exports
Fresh U.S. sanctions on Russia’s oil sector looked to threaten global supplies, lifting prices for both U.S. and global benchmark crude sharply on Friday. The [U.S. Department of Treas
Oil prices jump as U.S. imposes sweeping sanctions against Russia oil industry
The U.S. Treasury Department is sanctioning Russian oil companies, tankers, officials and executives. Oil prices jumped on worries that crude supplies would face disruptions. Oil prices jumped more than 3% on Friday as the U.
US hits Russian oil with toughest sanctions yet in bid to give Ukraine, Trump leverage
By Timothy Gardner, Daphne Psaledakis, Nidhi Verma and Dmitry Zhdannikov WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI/LONDON (Reuters) - U.S.
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 ...
The US is tightening its grip on one of the key pillars of Russia's economy
Oil and gas revenue is expected to account for around 27% of Russia's federal revenue in 2025, according to a draft budget viewed by Reuters.
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.
US targets Venezuela oil company chief, others with sanctions
The United States issued new Venezuela-related sanctions on Friday, including measures targeting state oil company PDVSA ...
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 ...
Trump issues warning to Maduro as Venezuelan leader enters third term, US expands sanctions
President-elect Donald Trump issued a warning to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who entered his third term Friday, that ...
Russian insurer says US sanctions against it increase risk of environmental disaster
Russian insurance company Ingosstrakh said on Friday that U.S. sanctions against it would increase the risk of environmental ...