34 h. ago UK sanctions Russian spy agency over 2018 nerve agent attack

A British inquiry found that Russian President Vladimir Putin was responsible for a nerve agent attack on British soil in 2018, leading the U.K. to sanction a Russian spy agency.

Events

7 d. ago Putin, Orban Discuss Fate of Russia’s Sanctioned Oil Refineries

President Vladimir Putin and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met at the Kremlin on Friday to discuss the fate of sanctioned Russian refineries that have triggered concerns about fuel shortages across eastern Europe.

Politics

7 d. ago Orban to Meet Putin With Eye on Russia’s Sanctioned Refineries

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will meet President Vladimir Putin as Russia weighs the sale of sanctioned refineries that have triggered concerns about fuel shortages across eastern Europe.

Politics

8 d. ago Orban Meets Vucic as Hungary Eyes Russia’s Sanctioned Refineries

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his top diplomat have been on a whirlwind tour of central Europe with an eye to snap up sanctioned Russian-owned refineries.

Events

9 d. ago Romania Ready to Impose Oversight of Companies Hit by Sanctions

Romania will set up a mechanism to place companies at risk of being hit by international sanctions under special oversight, such as the local unit of Russian state-owned Lukoil PJSC, a cabinet member said.

Economics

2 w. ago Russian Tanker Idles Near Venezuela After US Warship Enters Path

A sanctioned Russian oil tanker made a U-turn on the way to Venezuela after a US warship intersected its route near the country’s coast, according to Bloomberg tanker tracking, raising questions about whether Washington could step in to curtail Moscow’s energy aid to Caracas.

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2 w. ago Lukoil’s Iraqi Oil Keeps Flowing as Baghdad Takes Over Sales

Oil from Lukoil PJSC’s share of a field in Iraq is continuing to flow to global markets, alleviating concerns about supply disruption in the wake of sanctions on the Russian energy giant.

Other

2 w. ago New sanctions target Russian web hosting service over suspected ransomware operations

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States, Britain and Australia announced sanctions Wednesday against a Russia-based web hosting service for allegedly running ransomware operations that are meant to help criminals evade detection by law enforcement. Media Land, which officials said is among the companies that sell access to servers and other computer infrastructure and enable such […]

Events

2 w. ago Russian Oil Cargoes Race to India as Sanctions Deadline Nears

The clock is ticking for India-bound tankers carrying millions of barrels of crude from blacklisted Russian suppliers Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, with a wind-down period for US sanctions set to end this Friday.

Events

2 w. ago Oil Loses Ground With US Stockpiles and Sanction Risks in Focus

Oil fell as a report showing rising US stockpiles helped to offset concerns about the fallout from Western sanctions on Russia.

Economics

2 w. ago Oil Steadies With Global Surplus and Russian Sanctions in Focus

Oil steadied as investors weighed the impact from an emerging surplus against US sanctions on Russia that have upended some crude flows.

Events

2 w. ago Oil Dips as Global Market Surplus and Russian Sanctions in Focus

Oil dipped as investors weighed the impact from an emerging surplus against US sanctions on Russia that have upended some crude flows.

Events

2 w. ago Trump Says He’d Back Bill to Sanction Russia’s Trading Partners

President Donald Trump said proposed Senate legislation to sanction countries conducting business with Russia would be “okay with me,” his strongest indication yet that he would support a monthslong push to strangle Moscow’s funding.

Events

3 w. ago Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 Cuts Gas Output Ahead of Winter Challenges

Russia’s sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 plant has started curbing gas production after reaching records in October, as the buildup of winter ice makes exports more challenging.

Other

3 w. ago Bulgaria Seizes Refinery Before US Sanctions Hit Russia’s Lukoil

Bulgaria seized control of Lukoil PJSC’s local refinery to head off a potential fuel crisis from US sanctions on the Russian oil firm.

Events

3 w. ago Oil Jumps as Russian Port Attack and Sanctions Offset Glut Angst

Oil advanced as risks to Russian flows from Ukrainian strikes and tougher US sanctions countered signs the market faces a punishing glut.

Events

3 w. ago Sanctions Blight Arctic Route to China for Russia’s Oil Shippers

Russia’s oil shipments through the Arctic Ocean are encountering increasing delays because of US sanctions, a fresh example of how the measures are adding friction to Moscow’s energy trade.

Events

3 w. ago IEA Sees Big Downside Risks to Russia Oil Output From Sanctions

The International Energy Agency said there’s “considerable downside risk” to its outlook for Russian crude production from US sanctions, but held back from estimating the impact until it sees more details on enforcement.

Events

3 w. ago Anita Anand announces new sanctions targeting Russian drones as G7 diplomats meet

Target those behind attacks on Ukraine and take effect immediately

Politics

3 w. ago Canada announces new sanctions on Russia at G7 ministers’ meeting

The Russian attacks have brought rolling blackouts to Ukraine as winter approaches and U.S.-led diplomatic efforts remain at a standstill.

Politics