Trump, Russia and Sanctions

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 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.
US announces fresh wave of sanctions on Russia ahead of Trump's return to White House
The US has announced fresh sanctions on Russia ahead of Donald Trump's return to the White House. Several individuals have been targeted as well as a China-based entity and a bank in Kyrgyzstan, according to a post on the US Treasury website.
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Biden’s overdue sanctions on Russian oil are a slap at Trump
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White House: New US sanctions will force Russia into a tough decision
The new US sanctions on Russia's energy sector will significantly reduce its income. John Kirby, the coordinator for strategic communications at the National Security Council states, they will also force Moscow to make a "tough choice,
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,
U.S. Reveals Once-Secret Support for Ukraine’s Drone Industry
The development of a new generation of drones has revolutionized how wars are fought, according to U.S. officials.
7 takeaways from a jam-packed day of confirmation hearings for Trump's nominees
Pam Bondi was pressed about the 2020 election and Trump's influence over the Justice Department, while Marco Rubio struck a ...
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 ...
Biden Aides Warned Putin as Russia’s Shadow War Threatened Air Disaster
The White House scrambled to get a message to President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia last year after U.S. intelligence agencies said a Russian military unit was preparing to send explosive packages on ...
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 ...
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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 ...
No convictions for breaching sanctions on Russia
They include bans on exporting weapons technology, facilitating the illegal trade of Russian oil and generally assisting ...