SanctionsAgainstRussia

Monday, August 18

Trump has postponed imposing sanctions on Russia following his meeting with Putin but plans to reconsider them “in two to three weeks”.

Trump has postponed imposing sanctions on Russia following his meeting with Putin but plans to reconsider them “in two to three weeks”. US President Donald Trump stated after meeting with Russian leader Vladimir Putin that he does not intend to impose new sanctions on Russia and its trading partners at this time. “I think we don...

Russia wants to do business with the US, but Trump has states that he will not do it until Putin ends the war.

Russia wants to do business with the US, but Trump has states that he will not do it until Putin ends the war. The US will not discuss business relations with Russia until the war in Ukraine ends, according to US President Donald Trump. Commenting on the chances of concluding trade agreements after the meeting...

Friday, August 15

Trump might offer Putin access to rare earth minerals in Alaska in exchange for ending the war in Ukraine.

Trump might offer Putin access to rare earth minerals in Alaska in exchange for ending the war in Ukraine. US President Donald Trump plans to provide several economic incentives at his meeting with Russian Dictator Vladimir Putin today in order to persuade him to agree to end the war in Ukraine. These prop...

The EU is expected to adopt its 19th package of sanctions against Russia in September.

The EU is expected to adopt its 19th package of sanctions against Russia in September. European Commission spokeswoman Arianna Podesta stated that Europe may implement its 19th round of sanctions against Russia in September. She emphasized that Europe recognizes the effectiveness of san...

Thursday, August 7

The US is preparing new sanctions against Russia, with Putin facing a Friday deadline.

The US is preparing new sanctions against Russia, with Putin facing a Friday deadline. The US Treasury Department will continue to impose sanctions to limit Russia’s illegal income, according to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. Meanwhile, India is increasingly suffering from W...

Monday, August 4

Under sanctions pressure, the decline in Russian business activity is quickening, and the aggressor could lose one of its biggest oil buyers.

Under sanctions pressure, the decline in Russian business activity is quickening, and the aggressor could lose one of its biggest oil buyers. In July, the business activity of Russian industrial companies dropped at the fastest rate in over two years – the PMI index from S&P Global fell to 47 from 47.5 in June. Despite significant milit...

Friday, July 25

Despite record spending on the war, the Russian military-industrial complex will gradually decline.

Despite record spending on the war, the Russian military-industrial complex will gradually decline. Experts from the British think tank Chatham House noted that the Russian Federation is spending unprecedented amounts on its war against Ukraine, but as a result of sanctions imposed by the West, it i...

Thursday, July 24

Russia’s oil and gas revenues are expected to fall by 37% in July, as the US allows sanctions to be tightened.

Russia’s oil and gas revenues are expected to fall by 37% in July, as the US allows sanctions to be tightened. Due to declining oil prices and a strengthening Russian currency, Moscow’s income from July’s hydrocarbon sales will drop by roughly 37% compared to the same period last year, reaching ₽68...

Wednesday, July 23

The Russian oil business is under pressure: The US hopes that Europe will join secondary sanctions against buyers of Russian oil.

The Russian oil business is under pressure: The US hopes that Europe will join secondary sanctions against buyers of Russian oil. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that the Washington expects its European allies to join potential secondary tariffs against countries that help Russia, particularly by purchasing its oil. The...

Tuesday, July 22

Sanctions are in place and taking hold: Russian refineries are idle, and India may stop buying Russian oil.

Sanctions are in place and taking hold: Russian refineries are idle, and India may stop buying Russian oil. According to the Russian Ministry of Energy, oil companies in Russia face delays in repairing refineries due to sanctions. These repairs are slowed by equipment supply chain issues. Meanwhile, Ministe...

Monday, July 21

The EU has approved its 18th Russian sanctions package, one of the toughest packages yet.

The EU has approved its 18th Russian sanctions package, one of the toughest packages yet. EU ambassadors agreed on the 18th package of sanctions in response to Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. EU Foreign Minister Kaja Kallas described this package as “one of the toughest sa...

Friday, July 18

Ukraine believes that Trump’s secondary sanctions could finish the war by the year’s end.

Ukraine believes that Trump’s secondary sanctions could finish the war by the year’s end. Head of Ukraine’s Presidential Office Andriy Yermak stated that US President Donald Trump can end the Ukraine conflict by the end of 2025 if he enforces strict sanctions on buyers of Russian ene...

Thursday, July 17

Putin intends to continue the conflict until the West makes concessions, and Trump might reduce Russia’s 50-day deadline.

Putin intends to continue the conflict until the West makes concessions, and Trump might reduce Russia’s 50-day deadline. Russian dictator Putin plans to keep fighting in Ukraine, aiming to seize more territory until the West accepts his terms; Trump’s threats to tighten sanctions have not intimidated him. Putin...

Wednesday, July 16

The US Congress has postponed a vote on Russian sanctions following Trump’s announcement of a 50-day deadline for Putin to agree to peace.

The US Congress has postponed a vote on Russian sanctions following Trump’s announcement of a 50-day deadline for Putin to agree to peace. The US Senate will not be voting on a bill to impose sanctions on Russia and its oil and gas buyers anytime soon, said Republican Senate majority leader John Thune. “If at some point the preside...

Tuesday, July 15

Trump has given Russia 50 days to reach an agreement with Ukraine and will send American weapons to Kyiv.

Trump has given Russia 50 days to reach an agreement with Ukraine and will send American weapons to Kyiv. US President Donald Trump once again expressed his disappointment with Russia and promised to impose “very tough tariffs” if a peace agreement is not reached soon. “We are very, very...

Turning point in the war: US announces, “record arms flow” to Ukraine and called the upcoming sanctions a “sledgehammer to combat Putin’s economy.”

Turning point in the war: US announces, “record arms flow” to Ukraine and called the upcoming sanctions a “sledgehammer to combat Putin’s economy.” According to Senator Lindsey Graham, a turning point regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is coming, with a “record arms flow” soon heading to Kyiv. “For months, President Tr...

The EU has agreed on a price cap for Russian oil as part of its 18th sanctions package.

The EU has agreed on a price cap for Russian oil as part of its 18th sanctions package. EU ambassadors are close to finalizing this package, which will include a lower price limit for Russian oil. Currently, EU countries have agreed on a dynamic mechanism to limit the price of Russian oi...

Monday, July 14

Trump is preparing a surprise sanctions move against Russia.

Trump is preparing a surprise sanctions move against Russia. US President Donald Trump may announce new sanctions on Russia by July 14. According to The Times, he is seriously considering imposing tough secondary sanctions on countries that trade oil with Russi...

Friday, July 11

Trump is prepared to approve new sanctions against Russia but demands greater authority to lift them.

Trump is prepared to approve new sanctions against Russia but demands greater authority to lift them. US President Donald Trump is ready to sign a sanctions bill targeting Russia. However, he will only do so if the bill is amended to grant him more control. The current bill allows the president to lif...

Thursday, July 10

Estonia threatens to block the new EU sanctions package if it doesn’t include a reduction in the Russian oil price ceiling.

Estonia threatens to block the new EU sanctions package if it doesn’t include a reduction in the Russian oil price ceiling. The country is considering vetoing the 18th EU sanctions package against Russia in order to pressure other member states to lower the maximum price for Russian oil. The Estonian foreign ministry belie...

Wednesday, July 9

The US and the EU are preparing severe sanctions against Russia.

The US and the EU are preparing severe sanctions against Russia. The US Senate will consider a bill that would allow President Donald Trump to impose 500% tariffs on countries that buy Russian goods, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said. However, Ukrainian Presid...

Monday, July 7

Russia is expanding its shadow fleet, but sanctions against the aggressor are slowing it down.

Russia is expanding its shadow fleet, but sanctions against the aggressor are slowing it down. The number of tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet has increased from fewer than 100 in early 2022 to about 300-600 in early 2025, depending on the classification method, according to a report by Dr...

Tuesday, July 1

Germany is trying to obtain air defense aid for Ukraine and plans joint weapons manufacturing.

Germany is trying to obtain air defense aid for Ukraine and plans joint weapons manufacturing. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul, who arrived in Kyiv on June 30, stated that Germany is attempting “by all means” to ensure Ukraine receives additional air defense systems to count...

Monday, June 30

Amid economic challenges, Putin has announced a reduction in military spending.

Amid economic challenges, Putin has announced a reduction in military spending. The Russian president stated that the government plans to cut defense expenditures, which have already reached record levels unseen since the days of the USSR. Consequently, military spending now acco...

The EC will provide €11B for Ukraine this year through a G7 loan secured by Russian assets.

The EC will provide €11B for Ukraine this year through a G7 loan secured by Russian assets. The European Commission will continue providing military, political, and economic support to Ukraine, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. “Militarily, we recently allocated ...

Friday, June 27

Ukraine’s allies have identified the prerequisites for ending the war, and Italy urges the US to be more decisive.

Ukraine’s allies have identified the prerequisites for ending the war, and Italy urges the US to be more decisive. The foreign ministers of the Nordic countries, during the NATO summit in The Hague, called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine to pave the way for negotiations on a lasting and jus...

Tuesday, June 24

The EU is preparing its most punishing package of sanctions against Russia.

The EU is preparing its most punishing package of sanctions against Russia. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said before a meeting of EU foreign ministers that the EU is discussing what is likely to be the strongest sanctions enacted against Russia since 2022 in respo...

Monday, June 23

More than 10 European countries will intensify their fight against the Russian shadow fleet.

More than 10 European countries will intensify their fight against the Russian shadow fleet. Representatives from 12 EU countries (the Baltic states, Belgium, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, Finland, France, and Sweden), along with Britain, Norway, and Iceland, called for enhanced ...

Thursday, June 19

The results of the G7 Summit: military support and a statement on the Russian-Ukrainian war.

The results of the G7 Summit: military support and a statement on the Russian-Ukrainian war. President Zelenskyy, who cut his visit to Canada short following the deadly Russian attack on Ukraine and the departure of the US president from the summit, summarized the results of the meeting in Ca...

The conflict in the Middle East has slowed passage of new American sanctions against Russia.

The conflict in the Middle East has slowed passage of new American sanctions against Russia. The US Senate has postponed consideration of a bill to impose sanctions on Russia due to the conflict between Israel and Iran, as well as the need to pass Donald Trump’s tax reform package. Sena...

Tuesday, June 17

The EU will not lower the price ceiling for Russian oil without G7 support.

The EU will not lower the price ceiling for Russian oil without G7 support. The bloc will not independently reduce the price ceiling for Russian oil from $60 to $45 per barrel, as this initiative is unlikely to gain support from the G7 countries. The proposal to lower the pri...

Monday, June 16

Weimar+ alliance countries are ready to increase pressure on Russia.

Weimar+ alliance countries are ready to increase pressure on Russia. During a meeting in Rome, the foreign ministers of Poland, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK, along with the EU High Representative, expressed their willingness to intensify pressure on Russia...

Thursday, June 12

The EC has officially introduced its 18th sanctions package targeting Russia.

The EC has officially introduced its 18th sanctions package targeting Russia. This set of EU sanctions includes proposals to impose restrictions on nine individuals and 33 legal entities, focusing on Russian and foreign firms that assist the military-industrial complex, includi...

Sanctions have caused Russian oil and gas companies’ profits to drop by 50% in the past year, with refinery profitability approaching zero.

Sanctions have caused Russian oil and gas companies’ profits to drop by 50% in the past year, with refinery profitability approaching zero. Rosstat reports that in the first quarter of 2025, net profit for these companies fell by nearly half. Within three months, Russian oil and gas firms, which account for 33% of the budget, generated ₽7...

Wednesday, June 11

Kyiv voices its expectations to the G7 regarding Russian sanctions.

Kyiv voices its expectations to the G7 regarding Russian sanctions. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha highlighted that Russia has responded to global peace efforts and US proposals with heightened terror and escalation; therefore, strengthening sanctions should...

Tuesday, June 10

Lithuania urges the disconnection of all Russian banks from the SWIFT network and the imposition of sanctions on the entire fleet of over 1,100 Russian shadow vessels.

Lithuania urges the disconnection of all Russian banks from the SWIFT network and the imposition of sanctions on the entire fleet of over 1,100 Russian shadow vessels. Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda emphasized that any Russian banks not currently under sanctions must be removed from the SWIFT international payment system. Additionally, he called for broader re...

Monday, June 9

Trump warns Russia of severe sanctions “if necessary,” but Ukraine could also be impacted.

Trump warns Russia of severe sanctions “if necessary,” but Ukraine could also be impacted. US President Donald Trump expressed his willingness to endorse the Senate’s sanctions bill against Russia “if necessary.” He stated, “If I believe that Russia will not make a d...

Merz failed to convince Trump to pressure Moscow and provide aid to Kyiv.

Merz failed to convince Trump to pressure Moscow and provide aid to Kyiv. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had one main request for US President Trump during his visit to the Oval Office late last week: That the American leader support Europe in pressuring Moscow to cease i...

Friday, June 6

The EU supports the notion of synchronizing sanctions with the US.

The EU supports the notion of synchronizing sanctions with the US. The EU is prepared to collaborate with the US to simultaneously impose sanctions on Russia to compel Russian dictator Putin to agree to peace talks, stated European Commission President Ursula von der...

Wednesday, June 4

The EU and the US are preparing to ratchet up sanctions pressure against Russia.

The EU and the US are preparing to ratchet up sanctions pressure against Russia. Head of the EC Ursula von der Leyen discussed coordinating sanctions against Russia with US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham in an effort to end the war. The US senator proposes introducing 500% duti...

Tuesday, June 3

France and Germany advocate for heightened sanctions on Russia while the US Senate looks to implement new restrictions ahead of the G7 summit.

France and Germany advocate for heightened sanctions on Russia while the US Senate looks to implement new restrictions ahead of the G7 summit. French President Emmanuel Macron has called on the US to enact sanctions targeting Russia if Moscow remain unwilling to cease hostilities in Ukraine. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has also p...

Monday, June 2

OPEC+ will once again increase oil production, allowing Western firms to increase shipments of Russian crude.

OPEC+ will once again increase oil production, allowing Western firms to increase shipments of Russian crude. Earlier this year, the Western energy sector began to consider how it might carefully return to Russia if peace is reached in Ukraine. Due to falling oil prices, Greek vessels transported 26% of Russi...

Wednesday, May 28

Trump might impose new sanctions on Russia this week amid frustration with Putin.

Trump might impose new sanctions on Russia this week amid frustration with Putin. US President Donald Trump is considering these sanctions due to his frustration with Putin’s continued aggressive actions toward Ukraine and the slow progress in peace talks. The restrictions ar...

The EU has proposed lowering the Russian oil price cap by another $15, but the US is blocking the initiative.

The EU has proposed lowering the Russian oil price cap by another $15, but the US is blocking the initiative. The European Commission and leading EU countries support lowering the price ceiling for Russian oil from $60 to $45 per barrel as part of a new sanctions package against Russia. Sources familiar with ...

Tuesday, May 27

After the recent massive attacks on Ukraine, Trump criticized Putin’s actions and warned of Russia’s “fall.”

After the recent massive attacks on Ukraine, Trump criticized Putin’s actions and warned of Russia’s “fall.” US President Donald Trump has finally criticized the Russian president, labeling him as “absolutely crazy” and cautioning that an attempt to take all of Ukraine would result in the “...

Monday, May 26

The EU plans to impose sanctions on Nord Stream and lower the Russian oil price cap.

The EU plans to impose sanctions on Nord Stream and lower the Russian oil price cap. The European Commission is already preparing its 18th package of sanctions against Russia, which will disconnect about 20 banks from the SWIFT payment system and impose trade bans exceeding €2.5B in v...

Friday, May 23

The US Senate threatens Russia with “tough” sanctions for delaying the peace process, bypassing Trump.

The US Senate threatens Russia with “tough” sanctions for delaying the peace process, bypassing Trump. Republican Senator Lindsey Graham stated that support for a bill imposing “tough sanctions” against Russia has grown in the US Congress to 81 senators out of the 100 total. To override a p...

Britain asks the G7 to cut the price cap on Russian oil.

Britain asks the G7 to cut the price cap on Russian oil. The UK has urged its G7 allies to lower the price ceiling for Russian oil to further pressure Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. This issue was a priority for discussion at the G7 finance minis...

Wednesday, May 21

The EU and Britain have imposed new sanctions on Russia, as the US refrains.

The EU and Britain have imposed new sanctions on Russia, as the US refrains. The EU Council has approved its 17th package of sanctions against Russia, targeting nearly 200 ships in the shadow fleet. As a result, the total number of sanctioned vessels transporting Russian oil, ...

Tuesday, May 20

The EU plans to propose reducing the price cap on Russian oil to the G7 nations as part of its 18th sanctions package.

The EU plans to propose reducing the price cap on Russian oil to the G7 nations as part of its 18th sanctions package. European Commissioner for Economic Affairs Valdis Dombrovskis did not specify the proposed reduction, but may suggest lowering the cap from the current $60 to $50 per barrel. Dombrovskis intends to fo...

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