US tightens grip on Russian oil trade, sanctions bite

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has not extended the sanctions waiver that allowed transactions with Russian banks related to trading Russian energy carriers. The decision to ... Read More

Trump administration toughens sanctions on Russian oil, gas and banking sectors

The stiffer restrictions come as the Trump administration is trying to convince Russia to accept terms of a proposed 30-day ceasefire. Read More

As Trump threatens possible sanctions on Russia, the fine print matters

NBC News reported: After weeks of distancing the U.S. from Ukraine ... week that he believes the Biden administration imposed “weak sanctions” on Russia’s energy sector, and it’s possible ... Read More

Trump Administration Considers Sanctions Relief for Russia

following the latest U.S. sanctions on Russian oil trade, which were imposed in the final days of the Biden Administration. The January 10 sanctions, the most aggressive sanctions on Russia’s ... Read More

Trump says he is weighing big sanctions, tariffs on Russia to end Ukraine war

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday he is "strongly considering" imposing sweeping sanctions, including ones on banking, and tariffs on Russia until a ceasefire and peace agreement is reached ... Read More

US Imposes More Sanctions on Iranian Oil Trade After Trump Calls to Drive Exports 'To Zero'

US Imposes More Sanctions ... An October 2024 U.S. Energy Information Administration report estimates that Iran brought in $253 billion in oil revenues during both Joe Biden and Trump's ... Read More

US Sanctions Strand Iran, Russia Oil on Tankers, Driving up Crude Costs

US Sanctions Strand Iran, Russia Oil on Tankers ... The amount of Russian and Iranian oil held on ships has hit multi-month highs as harsher U.S. sanctions reduced the number of buyers, leaving ... Read More