US hits Russian oil with toughest sanctions yet in bid to give Ukraine, Trump leverage
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration imposed its broadest package of sanctions so far targeting Russia's oil and gas revenues on Friday, in an effort to give Kyiv and Donald Trump's incoming team leverage to reach a deal for peace in Ukraine.
Joe Biden set to push new Russia sanctions before Donald Trump era begins
Joe Biden is expected to unveil new sanctions targeting Russia's economy as part of measures to bolster Kyiv's war effort before Donald Trump takes office.
Biden Set to Push New Russia Sanctions Before Trump Era Begins
The steps come as the Biden administration was also readying $500 million in new military aid for Ukraine on Thursday that was set to include air defense missiles, air-to-ground munitions and support equipment for F-16 fighter jets, a U.S. official who declined to be named said.
Biden administration sanctions Russia’s oil giants and tanker fleet
The White House, now unconcerned about the effect on gas prices and inflation, blacklisted two of Russia’s biggest oil producers and nearly 200 tanker ships.
Biden Administration Fires Parting-Shot Sanctions at Russia’s Energy Sector
Washington now has freer hand in restricting Russian oil amid predictions of a global glut.
Biden Levies New Sanctions Against Russian Energy Sector, but It's up to Trump Whether to Keep Them
President Joe Biden's administration says it's expanding sanctions against Russia's critically important energy sector over its war in Ukraine
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, just days before outgoing President Joe Biden leaves office.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday praised the United States for introducing the sanctions.
Biden levies new sanctions against Russia, Trump will decide whether to keep them
President Joe Biden's administration announced Friday that it's expanding sanctions against Russia's critically important energy sector, unveiling a new effort to inflict pain on Moscow for its grindi
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