Russia, Trump

No convictions for breaching sanctions on Russia
A law was introduced four years ago to allow the UK to convict those breaching the sanctions. However, in a letter to MPs, the NCA's director-general pointed to the complexity of
How Trump could use sanctions in negotiations with Russia
In the run-up to his departure from the White House, President Joe Biden has slapped a number of major new sanctions on Russia’s financial systems and energy sector. The U.S. originally threatened Russia with “the mother of all sanctions” as Moscow prepared to invade Ukraine in February 2022.
Biden Hardens Russia Sanctions Against Possible Trump Reversal
The Biden administration took action Wednesday to make it harder for President-elect Donald Trump to lift some sanctions on Russia, in a parting shot days before the new team takes over.
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 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,
Global diesel prices spike as US hits Russia with new sanctions
Global diesel prices and refining margins spiked following the latest round of U.S. sanctions on Russia's oil trade on ...
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 ...
Trump's Treasury Pick Bessent Calls for Stronger Sanctions on Russia Over Ukraine War
Scott Bessent, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of treasury, speaks as he testifies during a ...
Trump Team Readies Oil Sanctions Plan for Russia Deal, Iran Squeeze
Advisers to President-elect Donald Trump are crafting a wide-ranging sanctions strategy to facilitate a Russia-Ukraine ...
Trump Treasury Nominee Scott Bessent: More Sanctions Could Bring Russia "To The Table" On Ukraine
Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary, said during a confirmation hearing Thursday that he is ...
Treasury nominee calls for stronger Russia sanctions and Fed independence at confirmation panel
Scott Bessent to say at his confirmation hearing that Donald Trump has opportunity to unleash “new economic golden age.” ...
Bessent open to increasing sanctions on Russia
Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent told senators Thursday he would be “100 percent on board” with increasing sanctions ...
Oil retreats slightly after boost from US crude draw, Russia sanctions
Oil prices fell back slightly on Thursday, a day after settling at multi-month highs on U.S. President Joe Biden's latest ...
Oil Freight Traders Pile In as Russia Sanctions Push Rates Up
Oil-freight derivatives trading surged to the highest in at least a decade as the Biden administration’s sanctions on Russia ...