Sanctions on Russia

EU determined not to return to Russian gas despite power outages

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The European Union (EU) rejects the possibility of returning to Russian gas despite facing the risk of power outages.

Oil prices explode: Russia benefits greatly, the West falls into a difficult position

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The Iran war disrupts the global energy market, and Russia - the target of Western sanctions - benefits the most thanks to the booming oil prices.

EU considers seizing Russian oil tankers as the most effective measure

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The European Union (EU) welcomes the member states' arrest of the Russian oil tanker.

Mr. Trump will restore sanctions on Russian oil when the market stabilizes

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Mr. Trump affirmed that sanctions targeting Russian oil will be re-imposed as soon as world oil prices cool down after the conflict in the Middle East.

Russian oil prices jump from $40 to $100, sanctions mechanism loses its effectiveness

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Iran's war pushes Russian oil prices to soar and shakes the sanctions mechanism that the West has imposed on Moscow for many years.

US makes unexpected move with Russian oil

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The US Treasury Department has just announced exemptions from sanctions for Russian oil blocks unloaded before March 12, 2026, to remove logistical obstacles.

G7 decides to maintain sanctions against Russia despite skyrocketing oil prices

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G7 leaders agreed to maintain sanctions against Russia, despite serious disruptions in energy supplies due to the Middle East conflict.

Russian shadow oil fleet may be eased by US sanctions

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As the US considers easing some restrictions on Russian oil, the Russian oil-carrying shadow fleet may be revealed.

Russia - US exchange views on easing sanctions as Middle East crisis pushes oil prices soaring

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Moscow and Washington are discussing the possibility of easing sanctions on Russian oil.

US unexpectedly to exempt Russia's oil and gas facility from indefinite sanctions

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The US is said to be preparing to waive indefinite sanctions against units of Russian oil and gas corporation Rosneft in Germany.

EU faces risk of being sued by Kyrgyzstan over sanctions against Russia

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Kyrgyzstan declares readiness to bring the EU to court if it is subject to secondary sanctions related to allegations of re-exporting goods to Russia.

President Trump wants to lift sanctions against Russia

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President Trump expects to ease sanctions against Russia as a key condition in a peace agreement to soon end the conflict in Ukraine.

Russian businesses circulate 8 billion USD through UK "tax havens

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Transparency International released a report showing that Russian businesses have used British islands to maintain vital trade routes.

Hungary blocks Russia sanctions package, forces Ukraine to re-supply oil

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Hungary announced it would blockade the EU's 20th package of sanctions against Russia until Ukraine resumes crude oil supplies.

90 billion USD of Russian oil flows through a network of 48 mystery companies

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A network of 48 "disguised" companies participating in Russian oil exports with a total value of over 90 billion USD has just been discovered.