U.S. sanctions

U.S. Treasury removes seven Russian nationals from sanctions list

The U.S. Treasury Department has removed seven Russian nationals, two Russian ships, and two Turkish companies from its sanctions list, the department announced on June 24.

25 June, 08:50 AM

U.S. Treasury extends licence for sale of Lukoil foreign assets until late June

The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has extended the deadline for the sale of Russian oil giant Lukoil’s foreign assets by nearly a month, according to an OFAC document dated May 28.

29 May, 02:20 PM

U.S. extends Russian oil sanctions waiver

The U.S. Treasury Department extended a sanctions waiver for Russian oil that expired on May 17, Reuters reported on May 18.

18 May, 10:38 PM

U.S. sanctions network accused of aiding Iran’s drone and missile programs

The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions against 10 individuals and entities accused of helping Iran procure weapons, components and materials to produce Shahed-type attack drones and ballistic missiles, Reuters reported on May 8.

9 May, 11:10 PM

China tells firms to defy U.S. sanctions in clash over Iranian oil

Chinese authorities have told companies to ignore U.S. sanctions against five domestic oil refineries tied to purchases of Iranian oil, Bloomberg reported on May 2.

3 May, 09:00 PM

U.S. sanctions on Russian oil snap back into place

U.S. sanctions on Russian oil are once again in effect after the Trump administration declined to renew a waiver it issued after the Iran war constrained global crude supply, Politico reported on April 14.

14 April, 11:44 PM

Trump likely to extend Russian oil sanctions exemption — report

The Trump administration is likely to extend an exemption that allows countries to buy some sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products, Reuters reported on April 10, citing two people familiar with the matter.

10 April, 10:39 PM

U.S. lifts sanctions on Russian container ships

The U.S. Treasury lifted sanctions on three Russian container ships, the department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) announced on March 31.

31 March, 07:58 PM

U.S senators draft sanctions against Hungarian officials for blocking Ukraine aid

U.S. senators are proposing sanctions against high-ranking Hungarian officials for blocking aid to Ukraine and cooperating with Russia, The Financial Times reported on March 27.

27 March, 11:55 AM

Bessent: Russia gets only one-day boost from oil waiver

Moscow will have only limited financial gains from the temporary sanctions waiver for the sale of Russian-origin crude oil and petroleum products, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed in an interview with NBC News on March 22.

23 March, 09:58 AM

Belarus frees 250 political prisoners as U.S. eases sanctions

After a meeting with a U.S. delegation led by Special Envoy John Cole, Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko released 250 political prisoners from his prisons, local human rights center Viasna reported on March 19.

19 March, 09:11 PM

Berlin: U.S. 'wrong' to lift Russia oil sanctions

Any move to reduce pressure on the Russian regime is a mistake, including the U.S. waiver authorizing purchases of Russian oil already in transit, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on March 13.

13 March, 11:50 PM

Russia tops winners in global oil chaos

Moscow is the biggest winner of the war in the Middle East, The Washington Post wrote on March 13, commenting on President Donald Trump’s administration decision to temporarily lift sanctions on some Russian oil shipments in an attempt to calm global markets after crude prices surged following the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran.

13 March, 10:47 AM

Washington eases sanctions on Russian oil at sea

The United States has issued a limited license allowing countries to purchase a portion of Russian oil and petroleum products that are already at sea, CNN reported on March 12.

13 March, 08:18 AM

Trump to lift some oil sanctions

U.S. President Donald Trump said that his administration would temporarily ease some oil-related sanctions in an effort to reduce fuel prices, CNN reported late on March 9.

10 March, 08:48 AM

U.S. poised to lift sanctions on Russian oil

The Trump administration is considering easing sanctions on Russian oil to help blunt the price shock caused by the U.S.–Israeli operation against Iran, Reuters reported on March 9, citing three people familiar with White House plans.

10 March, 02:22 AM

U.S. may lift sanctions on Russian oil as global prices surge

Washington is considering lifting sanctions on some Russian oil to increase supply as the U.S.–Israeli operation in Iran has paralyzed civilian shipping in the region, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on March 6, as reported by Reuters.

7 March, 01:02 AM

Most of Cuba plunged into blackout amid strict U.S. oil embargo

Most of Cuba, including Havana, has been plunged into darkness following severe U.S. oil restrictions, Reuters wrote on March 4.

5 March, 10:16 AM

U.S. will eventually lift Russia sanctions, Putin’s envoy says

Kremlin special representative Kirill Dmitriev, responsible for negotiations with Washington on the Russo–Ukrainian war, said the United States will “eventually” lift sanctions out of its own interest.

19 February, 10:41 PM

Zelenskyy urges sweeping Western sanctions on Russia’s energy, nuclear power, elites

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged allies to implement sanctions against to the entire Russian energy sector, including nuclear power and Rosatom, in his Feb. 16 Telegram post.

16 February, 12:43 PM

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