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U.S. issues sanctions to combat Russian sanctions-evasion scheme
The Treasury Department on Wednesday announced sanctions connected with Russian secret payment channels created to skirt U.S. restrictions and a Kyrgyzstan financial institution that supports the Krem
US issues new Russia-related sanctions, Treasury website shows
The United States issued new Russia-related sanctions on Wednesday targeting multiple individuals, a China-based entity and a bank in Kyrgyzstan, according to a notice posted on the U.S. Department of Treasury website.
US issues fresh round of sanctions against Russia ahead of Trump return to White House
The United States on Wednesday imposed hundreds of sanctions targeting Russia in an action that seeks to increase pressure on Moscow in
U.S. steps up Russia sanctions, threatening more sanctions on businesses partnering with Russia
Separately, the Keremet Bank in Kyrgyzstan is being sanctioned for coordinating with Russian officials and a U.S. bank to evade sanctions.
IEA says new US sanctions could significantly disrupt Russian supply
The latest round of U.S. sanctions against Russia could significantly disrupt the country's oil supply chains, the International Energy Agency said in a monthly report on Wednesday, potentially tightening the global market.
US imposes new sanctions on Russia
The US Treasury Department announced new sanctions against Russia. The list includes, among others, the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant and the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation of the Russian Federation,
Oil rises on US crude draw, Russia sanctions; Gaza ceasefire deal caps gains
Oil prices rose more than 2% on Wednesday, supported by a large draw in U.S. crude stockpiles and potential supply ...
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 ...
Biden Administration Hardens Russia Sanctions Before Departing
The Biden administration took action Wednesday to make it harder for President-elect Donald Trump to lift some sanctions on ...
US Hits Russia's Defense Industry With New Sanctions
The United States sanctioned more than 150 companies and individuals Wednesday for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine, raising the pressure on Moscow days before President Joe Biden steps down.
UN human rights chief calls for lifting Western sanctions on Syria as country rebuilds after Assad
The United Nations human rights chief has called for the lifting of Western sanctions imposed on Syria over its yearslong ...
Kremlin says EU sanctions on Russian aluminium would risk destabilising a 'fragile' global market
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that European Union sanctions on imports of Russian primary aluminium would risk destabilising ...
Oil Edges Higher Amid Uncertainty About Effect of U.S. Sanctions
Oil prices were edging up as traders await more clarity on the effect of U.S. sanctions on Russia. Brent crude was up 0.4% at ...
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Letter to the European Commission regarding US Sanctions on the ICC
We are writing to urge swift action from the European Commission to defend and protect the International Criminal Court (ICC) ...
Tanker rates extend rise on sanctions, strong demand to load Mideast oil
Oil shipping rates continued their rally Wednesday on expectations of a tightening in global tanker supply from the latest ...