Sanctions on Russia
Two European countries request EU to suspend sanctions on Russian oil and gas
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Hungary and Slovakia simultaneously requested the European Union (EU) to suspend sanctions on Russian oil and gas, to avoid an economic collapse scenario.
Sweden forced to release oil tanker departing from Russia due to insufficient evidence
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The oil tanker Flora 1, originally departing from Russia, was released by Sweden because no evidence of violation was found.
US considers reviving Russian LNG equipment sanctioned in Alaska
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A new US LNG project in Alaska is considering using equipment "stuck" due to sanctions against Russia.
Russia signals to the US: Either ease sanctions, or deplete fertilizer
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A leading economist has just warned that Russia has sent strong signals to the US and the West after suspending the issuance of fertilizer export licenses.
Russian oil finds a way out as the US stirs to ease sanctions
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that Washington can flexibly adjust sanctions on Russian oil depending on market developments.
US President continues to extend sanctions against Russia
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US President Donald Trump has just decided to extend some sanctions against Russia for another year based on allegations related to the election process.
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.