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Russia, Sanctions and Energy Sector

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New US Sanctions Take 'Sweeping Action' Against Russia's Energy Sector

The new sanctions target "Russia's key source of revenue" for funding its war against Ukraine, Treasury Secretary Yellen said.

US to impose sanctions on Russian oil fleet, document shows

The United States will impose some of the harshest sanctions yet on Russia's oil industry, according to a purported U.S. Treasury document circulating among traders in Europe and Asia that drove global oil prices 3% higher on Friday.

US Unveils Sweeping Sanctions Against Russia's Energy Sector

The United States announced widespread sanctions against Russia's energy sector Friday, designating more than 180 ships and two major oil companies just days before outgoing President Joe Biden leaves office.

US Raises Pressure on Venezuela’s Maduro

U.S. News & World Report · 7h

US Slaps New Sanctions on Venezuela Officials as Maduro Inaugurated

Maduro and his aides have always rejected sanctions by the U.S. and others, saying they are illegitimate measures that amount to an "economic war" designed to cripple Venezuela. H

Bloomberg on MSN · 7h

US Raises Pressure on Venezuela’s Maduro as He Starts New Term

The US on Friday ramped up pressure on Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro and his regime, including raising a reward for his arrest on narcotics charges and new sanctions on officials in response to his contested election and crackdown on opposition.

The Washington Post · 4h

Venezuela’s Maduro sworn in for third term

Despite vast allegations of election fraud, Venezuela’s President Nicolás Maduro started his third term on Jan. 10. Voting center receipts verified by The Washington Post showed opposition candidate Edmundo González beat Maduro.

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US, UK Unveil Widespread Sanctions Against Russia's Energy Sector

The United States and Britain on Friday announced sanctions against Russia's energy sector, including oil giant Gazprom Neft, ...

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Oil prices rally 3% as US hits Russian oil with tougher sanctions

Oil prices rallied nearly 3% to their highest in three months on Friday as traders braced for supply disruptions from the ...

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US and UK will target Russia’s energy sector with new sanctions as Biden prepares to leave office

Biden administration officials say the sanctions are being imposed now because they are not likely to add to inflation ...

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 ...

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Biden and Zelenskiy discuss US support for Ukraine, sanctions, air defenses

U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy discussed on Friday Washington's support for Ukraine, ...

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Chinese hackers breached US government office that assesses foreign investments for national security risks

Chinese hackers breached the US government office that reviews foreign investments for national security risks, two US ...

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US targets Venezuela oil company chief, others with sanctions

The United States issued new Venezuela-related sanctions on Friday, including measures targeting state oil company PDVSA ...

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US sanctions top Hungarian official for alleged corruption while in office

A senior Hungarian government official close to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was on Tuesday hit with U.S. sanctions for his ...

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Trump issues warning to Maduro as Venezuelan leader enters third term, US expands sanctions

President-elect Donald Trump issued a warning to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who entered his third term Friday, that ...

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