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Treasury sanctions chief joined U.S. delegation for Moscow talks

The U.S. delegation that traveled to Moscow for talks with Russian officials included Gene Lang, acting head of the U.S. Treasury Department’s sanctions unit, Axios reported.

6 September, 05:14 PM

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. extends exemption for seaborne shipments of Russian oil

The U.S. Treasury Department Office of Foreign Assets Control has extended a limited exemption allowing certain seaborne shipments of Russian oil and petroleum products loaded as of April 17, issuing General License 134B while keeping sanctions in place.

18 April, 01:55 PM

U.S. lifts sanctions on vessel tied to Putin’s lover

The U.S. Treasury Department has removed without explanation sanctions on a Russian cargo vessel reportedly connected to Kremlin dictator Vladimir Putin’s inner circle and shadow shipments, the Important Stories outlet reported on March 31.

1 April, 09:37 AM

U.S. delays Lukoil asset sales to pressure Russia in Ukraine peace talks — report

The United States is slow walking the sale of international assets owned by Russian oil giant Lukoil to use the proceeds as leverage against Moscow in peace negotiations over Ukraine, Reuters reported on Feb. 26, citing people familiar with the matter.

27 February, 02:08 AM

Greek tankers carrying Russian oil spotted near St. Petersburg

Despite European Union sanctions aimed at curbing Russia’s oil trade, tankers registered in Greece have been spotted at a Russian port on the Baltic Sea coast, Finland’s Yle reported, citing data from the MarineTraffic tracking service on Dec. 13.

14 December 2025, 03:39 PM

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