Russia, European Union

Trump’s Russia sanctions might be what finally works
Just one week into his presidency, U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at his approach to U.S. sanctions on Russia. First, Trump is no stranger to using sanctions and other coercive economic tools.
EU renews Russia sanctions after Hungarian delay
The European Union renewed on Monday its wide-ranging sanctions on Russia over the war in Ukraine, after Hungary stopped holding up the move in return for a declaration on energy security.
EU Sanctions Three Russian Officers for Estonian Government Hack
The Council of the European Union sanctioned three Russian officers believed responsible for the theft of thousands of confidential documents from several government ministries in Estonia.
Hungary Drops Opposition to EU Sanctions After Energy Assurances
The EU has renewed sanctions against Russia despite Hungary's initial objections, following assurances on energy-related issues and amidst Belarus election controversy.
Trump's sanctions could force Russia's Putin to negotiating table, some experts say
Does the new US administration have sufficient economic leverage over Russia to force it to make peace, or at least talk about peace?
Trump's stance sways Hungary on EU sanctions against Russia
Sikorski believes that Budapest changed its mind after Trump called Russian dictator Vladimir Putin as an aggressor and threatened Moscow with sanctions if it did not engage in peace talks. It was the new US president's first clear position on Russia's war against Ukraine.
EU sanctions 3 Russian military hackers for attacking Estonia
The European Union on Monday sanctioned three officers of a Russian military intelligence unit accused of being behind a ...
Exclusive-Russian Oil Refining Rises as US Sanctions Target Crude Exports - Sources
Traders say for the time being the price cap imposed on products that trade at a premium to crude, principally diesel - which ...
Asia Grabs Europe’s Oil After Russia Sanctions Redraw Trading
Millions of barrels of oil that would normally be preserve of oil refineries in Europe are instead heading to Asia as US ...
After agreement on gas intake, Hungary signs off on EU renewal of sanctions on Russia
The European Union will moved forward with a renewal on Russian sanctions after a deal was struck with Hungary, according to ...
China Is Quietly Taking Over Russia's Tech Market
Once a global leader in cryptocurrency mining, China banned the activity in 2021, citing financial and environmental concerns ...
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Russia Tests Sanctions with Oil Shipments to India
Despite the latest round of sanctions by the US Treasury, Russia has managed to keep its four-week rolling average oil ...
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US steps up Russia sanctions, placing threat of more sanctions on businesses partnering with Russia
The U.S. Treasury Department is expanding the web of sanctions on companies and institutions supporting Russia’s war efforts ...
Russian oil freight rates soar on sanctions-driven tanker shortage
Freight rates for Russian ESPO Blend oil loading from the Far Eastern port of Kozmino have jumped fivefold amid a lack of ...
Russia's Advances in Ukraine Fall to Six-Month Low
Russian gains in Ukraine have been slowed by personnel shortages, suggesting Moscow may not be able to sustain the war.