U.S. sanctions Russia

‘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

Russia attempts to revive Arctic LNG exports amid sanctions

Russia is trying to resume liquefied natural gas exports from its Arctic LNG 2 terminal, which has remained largely idle since the United States imposed sanctions, Bloomberg reported on June 29, citing vessel tracking data and satellite imagery.

29 June 2025, 09:53 PM

Trump fumes at Putin, weighs new sanctions after ceasefire snub

U.S. President Donald Trump is considering imposing new sanctions on Russia this week amid his growing frustration over Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin’s continued attacks on Ukraine and the slow pace of peace talks, The Wall Street Journal reported on May 26, citing people familiar with Trump’s thinking.

27 May 2025, 08:52 AM

Trump dodges Russia sanctions again

U.S. President Donald Trump will not increase sanctions on Russia “because there’s a chance” of progress, CNN reported on May 19.

20 May 2025, 08:06 AM

Trump team threatens new Russia sanctions

The United States will not hesitate to increase Russia sanctions alongside its European partners if Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin does not negotiate in good faith, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told NBC News on May 18.

19 May 2025, 11:25 AM

Russia’s oil and gas revenue plunges 17% in March

Russia’s federal budget revenues from oil and gas dropped by 17% year over year in March 2025 — a decline of 230 billion rubles, bringing total energy income for the month to 1.08 trillion rubles, The Moscow Times reported on April 3.

3 April 2025, 02:39 PM

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