9 h. ago US and EU target Russian oil companies funding the war in Ukraine

Donald Trump hardens stance against Kremlin after cancelling planned summit with Putin

Events

10 h. ago Russian planes violate Lithuania's airspace as Putin calls US oil sanctions 'serious'

The US hit Russia’s two biggest oil producers – Rosneft and Lukoil – with sanctions yesterday.

Politics

11 h. ago Putin calls new US oil sanctions 'serious', but says they won’t shake Russia’s economy

The Russian president labelled the sanctions “unfriendly” but insisted Moscow remains open to dialogue despite rising tensions.

Politics

19 h. ago ‘This is very significant’: How effective will US sanctions on Russian oil be?

Measures taken against Rosneft and Lukoil are the first time the US has sanctioned Russia since Donald Trump’s return to office

Politics

20 h. ago US oil sanctions against Russia are an 'act of war', says Putin ally

Dmitry Medvedev said: "The US is our enemy, and their talkative ‘peacemaker’ has now fully embarked on the warpath with Russia.” 

Politics

21 h. ago Zelenskyy welcomes 'strong' US and EU sanctions targeting Russian energy

Trump announced sanctions on Russian oil giants last night.

Events

21 h. ago Trump’s oil sanctions called ‘act of war’ against Russia, says Putin ally

Donald Trump’s administration hardens stance against Kremlin a day after cancelling a planned summit with Russian leader

Politics

22 h. ago Zelenskyy hails Trump's sanctions on Russia upon arrival at EU summit

Trump announced the sanctions on Russian oil giants last night.

Politics

24 h. ago 'My conversations with Vladimir go nowhere': Trump pulls trigger on Russian oil firm sanctions

The European Union also unveiled a fresh wave of sanctions.

Politics

32 h. ago US announces heavy sanctions on Russia as Trump says Putin wasn't 'honest' in Ukraine talks

The EU announced today that it will also be imposing sanctions on Russian oil.

Politics

7 d. ago Zelenskyy to visit White House after Trump announced a new summit with Vladimir Putin

Trump said yesterday he had a “very productive” call with Vladimir Putin.

Politics