Syria, UN and Western sanctions

Tanker rates extend rally on sanctions, demand to load Mideast oil, products
Oil shipping rates extended their rally on expectations of a tightening in global tanker supply from wider U.S. sanctions on ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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 ...
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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) ...
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 ...
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 ...