5 d. ago U.S. and European officials discuss new sanctions on Russia in Washington meeting

U.S. officials told the Europeans that Trump is willing to exert significant actions to end the war but expects full cooperation from Europe in whatever actions are taken

Economics

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

8 d. ago US and EU plan to discuss new Russia sanctions: What could be next for Putin?

WASHINGTON (AP) — A team of European officials, led by EU sanctions envoy David O’Sullivan, will visit the U.S. Treasury on Monday to discuss various forms of economic pressure to exert on Russia, including new sanctions, a person familiar with the meeting told The Associated Press. The person, who spoke on the condition of anonymity […]

Politics

8 d. ago Carney calls for ’maximum pressure’ on Russia as Putin issues threat to allies

OTTAWA — Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada and other allies need to maintain “maximum pressure” on Moscow as Russian President Vladimir Putin threatens to target foreign troops deployed to Ukraine. Carney says that pressure has “several aspects,” including ensuring Ukrainian forces are armed, that sanctions against Russia are in place and that Ukraine is […]

Politics

1 week ago Oil Steadies as Geopolitical Risks Dominate Before OPEC+ Meeting

Oil steadied after closing at the highest in a month as investors weighed a host of geopolitical risks, including a potential escalation of US sanctions on Russia, in the run-up to an OPEC+ meeting on supply.

Politics

1 week ago US Holds Back China Trade Threats as It Weighs Russia Sanctions

The US has held back from imposing secondary sanctions on China over its support for Russia’s war on Ukraine because broader trade negotiations are continuing, the US’s envoy to NATO said Tuesday.

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 Canada places further sanctions on Russia over Moldova interference claims

Canada is imposing sanctions against 16 individuals and two entities under the Special Economic Measures (Moldova) Regulations.

Events

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 […]

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