U.S. sanctions Russia

Moscow presses Washington to reverse Russia sanctions amid $14T project pitch

Kirill Dmitriev, a Kremlin special envoy, said lifting sanctions against Russia would “serve U.S. interests,” arguing that Washington will “eventually” take that step, in a post on X on Feb. 19.

19 February, 10:35 AM

Putin fears coup as Russia sinks into debt, drone strikes rise, and sanctions bite

The Kremlin is gripped by panic as it runs out of options to keep its power game alive while U.S. President Donald Trump tightens the screws, The Telegraph reported on Oct. 26, noting that Russian dictator Vladimir Putin now fears another coup as Russia’s position begins to visibly erode.

26 October 2025, 06:03 PM

‘I won’t waste my time’: Trump says he won’t meet Putin without clear plan for Ukraine peace deal

U.S. President Donald Trump said he would not meet with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin until there is a clear understanding of a peace agreement between Ukraine and Russia, according to a recording published on the X page of Clash Report.

26 October 2025, 12:04 PM

ISW: Kremlin sends Dmitriev to U.S. to push propaganda as war pressure builds

The Kremlin is attempting to use the visit of Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF), to the United States to push its narratives in the American information space, according to an Oct. 25 report by the Institute for the Study of War (ISW).

26 October 2025, 11:15 AM

Putin’s envoy Dmitriev arrives in U.S. to ‘discuss relations’ after new sanctions

Russian Direct Investment Fund head Kirill Dmitriev has arrived in the United States for what’s described as “official” talks, just days after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a fresh round of sanctions against Russia, CNN reported on Oct. 24, citing informed sources.

24 October 2025, 04:35 PM

Major shift in Kremlin rhetoric: What Putin’s and Medvedev’s first direct attacks on Trump reveal after new U.S. sanctions — ISW

In response to U.S. sanctions against Lukoil and Rosneft, the Kremlin — which had previously avoided direct public criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump — has changed its tone, analysts at the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote in their Oct. 23 report.

24 October 2025, 10:53 AM

Trump delays Russia sanctions again

It is “not the perfect time” to tighten American sanctions on Russia, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 16, following a “good” phone call with Russian dictator Vladimir Putin.

17 October 2025, 10:25 AM

Over 500 Russian tankers operating outside sanctions — Zelenskyy

Russian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that, according to Ukrainian intelligence, Russia’s shadow fleet includes more than 500 tankers delivering oil while circumventing international sanctions. He made the statement during a briefing with journalists on Oct. 8, Suspilne reported.

9 October 2025, 02:10 PM

Trump says Beijing could force Moscow to stop war if pressured by Europe

U.S. President Donald Trump said China would likely force Russia to end its war against Ukraine if Europe imposed sanctions or tariffs on Beijing.

19 September 2025, 12:27 PM

‘Consequences should and will follow’: Sen. Graham threatens Hungary and Slovakia over Russian oil purchases

Republican U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham backed President Donald Trump’s call for European allies to halt Russian oil purchases and warned that Hungary and Slovakia could face consequences if they fail to comply, according to a Sept. 16 statement posted on X.

16 September 2025, 07:16 PM

Kremlin responds to Trump’s push for tougher sanctions on Russia

Spokesman for the Kremlin regime Dmitry Peskov said Moscow is aware of recent statements by U.S. President Donald Trump about potential new sanctions against Russia.

15 September 2025, 05:36 PM

‘Long overdue’: U.S. Congress won’t sanction Russia without Trump’s lead — Johnson

Congress is prepared to impose tougher sanctions on Russia but awaits President Donald Trump’s lead, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson told CBS News on Sept. 14, calling the measures “long overdue.”

15 September 2025, 10:39 AM

Sen. Graham urges Europe to impose sweeping tariffs on Russian oil buyers

Europe should back U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to impose tariffs on buyers of Russian oil and gas, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham told NBC News on Sept. 14.

15 September 2025, 10:21 AM

Trump’s sanction demands are unworkable — and he knows it

U.S. President Donald Trump has told European leaders he wants them to curb purchases of Russian oil before he moves forward with new sanctions on Moscow — a condition that is virtually impossible to meet, and one both Trump and his advisers are well aware of, The New York Times reported on Sept. 14.

14 September 2025, 04:07 PM

Bessent says U.S. ready to ramp up pressure on Russia, urges Europe to follow

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington is prepared to increase pressure on Russia, but stressed that Europe must back the effort. He made the remarks in an interview with NBC News published on Sept. 7.

7 September 2025, 09:04 PM

Oil slump, debt crisis shake Kremlin ahead of Trump summit

Falling oil revenues, the largest budget deficit in more than three decades, painfully high inflation and interest rates, and a looming debt crisis are stalling Russia’s war economy, creating a tense backdrop for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin ahead of the Alaska summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 14.

14 August 2025, 01:47 PM

US, EU unite to punish Putin's allies

The European Union and the United States are moving towards imposing sanctions on China and India for their continued support of Moscow throughout Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Politico reported on Aug. 5, citing an EU diplomat.

5 August 2025, 11:09 AM

‘A stunning shift in tone’: Trump slams India’s BRICS role, warns of pro-Russia alignment

India has become a primary focus of U.S. President Donald Trump as he seeks leverage over Russian dictator Vladimir Putin to force an end to the war against Ukraine, Bloomberg reported on Aug. 4, analyzing a string of recent sharp remarks by Trump aimed at New Delhi.

4 August 2025, 09:59 AM

GOP freezes Senate’s blow to Putin’s oil empire

Senate Majority Leader John Thune is holding off on advancing a package of sanctions targeting Russia and its oil and gas buyers, Politico reported on July 14 after U.S. President Donald Trump issued a threat to impose 100% tariffs on goods from countries that trade with Moscow.

15 July 2025, 12:30 PM

Trump team split over Russia: Witkoff urges sanctions relief, interior secretary pushes energy dominance

A deepening divide over Russia policy is splitting Donald Trump’s inner circle, as key advisers take opposing stances on sanctions and energy cooperation with Moscow, Politico reported on July 4, citing sources.

4 July 2025, 03:11 PM

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