Russia, sanctions

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, seeking to increase pressure on Moscow in the Biden administration's final days and protect some sanctions previously imposed.
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 announces ‘Trump-proof’ sanctions against Russia
Under measures announced by the US Treasury on Wednesday, around 100 entities from the finance, energy and defence sectors are to be relisted under an unusual sanctions law which requires that Congress be given 30 days to consider any delistings.
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 imposes more sanctions on Russia
The outgoing US government has announced additional sanctions on Russia shortly before the end of President Joe Biden's term. The measures are directed against around 250 individuals and entities associated with the Russian defence industry,

Iran, Trump and Russia

Joe Biden Trump-Proofs Russia Sanctions in Parting Shot
In his final week in the White House, the president has made it much more difficult for his successor to undo Russian ...
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‘Make Russia Small Again’: Ukraine on edge as Trump heads to White House
Inspired by Trump’s “Make America Great Again” motto, an illuminated “Make Russia Small Again” sign shines above a display of ...
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White House believes Ukraine and Russia not ready for talks
John Kirby, National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the White House, believes that neither ...
Biden aides warned Putin as Russia’s shadow war threatened air disaster
The White House cautioned Vladimir Putin last year after U.S. intelligence found that Russia was preparing to send explosive ...
White House says Biden leaving Ukraine in strongest position possible
Michael Carpenter, director for Europe at the National Security Council, spoke with VOA, defending the administration’s ...
US encounters European skepticism in last-ditch push to seize $300B in Russian assets for Ukraine leverage
With just days left before handing over the keys to the US government, the Biden administration is making a last-ditch effort ...
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Lame Duck Biden Imposes New Russian Sanctions Now That Energy Prices, Ukraine War Escalation Won’t Hurt Dems
The Biden administration announced major sanctions against the Russian energy sector on Friday, escalating tensions with ...
Russian GRU Offered $200K 'Bounties' for Every Dead American: Report
The GRU reportedly paid the militant group $200,000 for each killed coalition soldier and smaller amounts for Afghan troops.
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End of Russian gas transit via Ukraine one of Moscow's 'most costly defeats,' White House says
Ukraine's move will deprive Russia of about $6.5 billion in annual revenue from gas sales to Europe, according to U.S.
Analysis-Biden's Late Moves on China, Russia, AI May Mostly Boost Trump
In less than a week, the Biden White House has sanctioned Russian oil producers and ships, restricted semiconductor chip ...