U.S. sanctions

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

US eyes easing Russia sanctions — report

The United States is now drafting a plan to ease financial restrictions on Russia, as U.S. President Donald Trump remains committed to mending relations with Moscow, Reuters reported on March 3, citing a U.S. official and another individual familiar with the matter.

3 March 2025, 10:38 PM

US extended Russia sanctions for another year

The U.S. government has extended the sanctions against Russia for another year, as announced in a document published on the U.S. Federal Register website on Feb. 27.

28 February 2025, 01:23 AM

Kremlin hopes for return of Western business amid US rapprochement

Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has instructed his government to prepare for the possible return of Western companies to the Russian market as relations with the United States are warming considerably, the Financial Times reported on Feb. 21.

22 February 2025, 01:22 AM

Rubio: U.S. sanctions on Russia to stay unless Moscow changes course

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio sought to reassure nervous European allies that the United States is not planning a dramatic reset in relations with the Kremlin, The New York Times reported on Feb. 20, citing sources familiar with the matter.

21 February 2025, 12:58 PM

At Riyadh talks, Russia asked US to unfreeze assets and ease sanctions

During the Feb. 18 meeting between U.S. and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia, the Kremlin requested the United States unfreeze state assets and ease sanctions, independent Russian outlet Moscow Time reported on Feb. 19, citing a diplomatic source familiar with the meeting.

19 February 2025, 09:43 PM

Rubio: No sanctions relief for Russia without real peace

The White House will not lift sanctions against Russia until there is a peaceful solution to end the war in Ukraine, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said in a phone call with European leaders, Bloomberg reported on Feb. 18.

19 February 2025, 07:37 AM

Ukraine takes out 10% of Russia’s oil refining

Russia may reduce oil production in the coming months due to U.S. sanctions and Ukrainian drone attacks targeting its oil refineries, Reuters reported on Feb. 13.

13 February 2025, 11:38 PM

US sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil lead to floating storage surge

The volume of Russian and Iranian oil stored on tankers has reached a multi-month high as stricter U.S. sanctions have reduced the number of buyers and available tankers for shipments, Reuters reported on Feb. 12.

12 February 2025, 07:37 PM

Trump hits ICC prosecutor with sanctions after Putin arrest warrant

International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Karim Khan, who issued an arrest warrant for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, has been sanctioned by U.S. President Donald Trump, Reuters reported, citing two sources familiar with the matter.

8 February 2025, 03:11 PM

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