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Russia’s budget breaks as Trump’s trade war casts a long shadow

Falling oil prices are squeezing the already slowing economy of aggressor state Russia and threatening to cut its military budget, The Wall Street Journal reported on April 20, analyzing the indirect impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war despite no tariffs targeting Moscow.

20 April 2025, 05:40 PM

Biden’s exit strategy stalls as Türkiye’s largest refinery resumes Russian oil purchases

Türkiye’s top oil refiner, Tupras, resumed purchases of Russian Urals crude in April after halting imports earlier this year due to U.S. sanctions, Reuters reported on April 16, citing trade sources.

17 April 2025, 02:32 PM

Medvedev’s $100 million yacht changes name, sails to US

Universe, a 74‑meter-long yacht linked to former Russian president Dmitry Medvedev, has unexpectedly been renamed Casino Royale and left Russian territorial waters, The Moscow Times reported on April 14.

14 April 2025, 11:44 PM

Trump extends Biden-era Russia sanctions for one year

U.S. President Donald Trump extended Biden-era sanctions against Russia for one year, according to an executive order published on the Federal Register’s website on April 11.

12 April 2025, 08:34 PM

Russia reduces reliance on U.S. parts in Shahed drones, Ukraine’s intelligence says

Russia is working to minimize its use of components from countries that have imposed sanctions, particularly in the electronic warfare shielding of its Shahed drones, which has now largely shed dependence on U.S.-made parts, Ukraine’s HUR military intelligence agency reported on April 7, citing findings from the War&Sanctions monitoring platform.

7 April 2025, 01:02 PM

Indian tech found in Russian drones

Russia is increasingly relying on non-Western components in its weapons, with new Iranian-designed Shahed drones now featuring far fewer American parts and, for the first time, a component manufactured in India, Ukraine’s military intelligence agency (HUR) reported on April 7.

7 April 2025, 11:25 AM

US tariffs and sanctions alone are not enough to force Russia into peace - ISW

The US and the West cannot exert maximum pressure on Russia through economic tools alone, as Russia’s economic struggles are closely tied to its losses on the battlefield, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) wrote on April 2.

3 April 2025, 10:31 AM

US senators propose new sanctions on Russia for refusing Ukraine ceasefire

Fifty U.S. senators—led by Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT)—introduced a bill that would impose both primary and secondary sanctions on Russia if it refuses to negotiate a lasting peace in Ukraine or violates any peace agreement.

2 April 2025, 09:41 PM

U.S. Senate introduces bipartisan Russia sanctions bill to bolster peace efforts

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at escalating sanctions on Russia should the country continue to delay or refuse meaningful peace negotiations with Ukraine, The Washington Times and Reuters reported on April 1.

2 April 2025, 06:09 PM

Sanctions off, stakes high: Putin’s adviser lands in D.C. for secretive talks

The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on a top Russian negotiator, Kirill Dmitriev, so he could travel to Washington and meet with American businessman Steve Witkoff, CNN reported on April 1, citing sources familiar with the matter.

2 April 2025, 11:43 AM

White House eyes tightening Russia sanctions as Putin drags out talks — report

U.S. President Donald Trump now believes Russian dictator Vladimir Putin is deliberately stalling ceasefire negotiations, Fox News reported April 1, citing an informed source.

2 April 2025, 01:25 AM

Trump fumes at Putin, threatens 50% oil tariffs over Ukraine stalemate

U.S. President Donald Trump’s sharp new criticism of Russian dictator Vladimir Putin reflects his increasing frustration over the lack of progress on a ceasefire in Ukraine, Reuters reported on March 31.

31 March 2025, 05:10 PM

Black Sea truce, Kremlin gains

The ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States during talks in Saudi Arabia is expected to have limited impact on the war and instead may serve as a reward to Moscow, The Times reported on March 25.

26 March 2025, 12:44 PM

Germany seizes tanker from Russia’s shadow fleet

The German government has seized an oil tanker belonging to Russia’s covert “shadow fleet” — along with its valuable cargo — sending a strong message to Moscow, Der Spiegel reported on March 21.

22 March 2025, 07:15 AM

US urges EU involvement in Ukraine peace talks as Russia seeks sanctions relief

The United States wants the European Union to take part in peace talks on the war in Ukraine, warning that Russia is pushing for sanctions relief as part of any deal, Bloomberg reported on March 18, citing sources.

19 March 2025, 01:08 PM

Putin’s demands push ceasefire talks into dead end — WSJ

Trump, expecting a simple “yes” from Putin to secure a ceasefire in Ukraine, now faces a deadlock of his own making, as the Kremlin resists and tests his promise to pressure Russia, WSJ wrote on March 13.

14 March 2025, 12:44 PM

China’s oil giants retreat from Russian crude under U.S. pressure

U.S. sanctions are forcing China's state-owned companies to reduce or stop buying Russian oil, The Moscow Times reported on March 14.

14 March 2025, 11:31 AM

U.S. lets key Russia oil license expire, blocks sales

The US has not extended the General License that allows foreign companies to purchase energy resources, primarily oil, from Russia through sanctioned banks, Fox News White House correspondent Edward Lawrence reported on March 13, citing his own source.

14 March 2025, 09:26 AM

Russia assembling ‘wishlist’ for US sanction relief

Moscow is asking companies to identify which U.S. sanctions should be lifted during upcoming negotiations with Washington, Reuters reported on March 13, citing two Russian businessmen.

13 March 2025, 09:39 PM

Kremlin loses billions as Russia’s oil income plummets in February

Russia saw a significant decline in oil and petroleum product export earnings in February 2025, down $2.44 billion or 15.5% from January 2024 to $13.28 billion, and $2.61 billion less than February 2024, The Moscow Times reported on March 12.

13 March 2025, 03:13 PM

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