24 h. ago Trump Backs New Sanctions When NATO Stops Buying Russian Oil

US President Donald Trump said he’s prepared to move ahead with “major” sanctions on Russian oil if NATO countries do the same.

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5 d. ago France and Germany Lead EU Push to Sanction Russian Oil Majors

France and Germany are urging the European Union to target major Russian oil companies as part of the bloc’s next package of sanctions, according to proposals seen by Bloomberg.

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5 d. ago U.S., European officials meet to discuss new sanctions on Russia

WASHINGTON — U.S. and European officials met at the U.S. Treasury Department on Monday evening to discuss various forms of economic pressure to exert on Russia, including new sanctions and tariffs on Russian oil purchases, a person familiar with the meeting told The Associated Press. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to […]

Economics

6 d. ago EU Weighs New Sanctions on Russia to Hit Banks and Oil Trade

The European Union is exploring new sanctions on about half a dozen Russian banks and energy companies as part of its latest round of measures to pressure President Vladimir Putin to end the war against Ukraine.

Economics

6 d. ago China Is Cranking Up its LNG Trade with Russia in Test For Trump

China appears to be setting up a system to import regular cargoes of liquefied natural gas from a Russian project sanctioned by the US, a move that will test the Trump administration’s willingness to penalize Beijing in its efforts to curb Moscow’s energy revenue.

Economics

1 week ago Traders Avoid China LNG Terminal That Took Sanctioned Russia Gas

Some liquefied natural gas traders will steer clear of conducting business with a Chinese terminal that took a US-sanctioned Russian shipment in an effort to avoid any potential retaliation from Washington.

Economics

2 w. ago Merz, Macron Push for Secondary Sanctions on Russian Backers

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron called for secondary sanctions aimed at undermining Russia’s war machine, increasing pressure on Moscow as Donald Trump’s peace efforts sputter.

Politics

2 w. ago Merz and Macron to Offer Moldova Support to Deter Moscow Threat

Germany, France and Poland are set to bolster Moldova’s leadership amid mounting concerns among European officials that next month’s parliamentary elections might produce a strong result for pro-Russian parties, hindering the eastern European nation’s efforts to pivot to the West.

Politics

3 w. ago Trump ready to ‘crush’ Russian economy if Putin avoids Zelenskyy talks: Senator

WASHINGTON — Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Tuesday that he believes President Donald Trump is prepared to “crush” Russia’s economy with a new wave of sanctions if Russian President Vladimir Putin refuses to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the coming weeks. Graham, who spoke with Trump on Tuesday morning, has pushed the president […]

Politics

4 w. ago US Mulls Rosneft, Lukoil Sanctions if Putin Balks on Ceasefire

The US is weighing the threat of sanctions against Russian oil companies Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC as part of a menu of options to push President Vladimir Putin to accept a ceasefire with Ukraine, people familiar with the matter said.

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