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Trump's sanctions on Russian energy are a massive step toward peace
The sanctions, levied against Russia's two largest energy companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, are a sign that the White House is ready to start dealing out hefty punishments to Moscow.
China, India curb Russian oil purchases after Trump sanctions Rosneft, Lukoil
The Asian nations are the world's most prolific purchasers of Russian oil — together accounting for a whopping 85% of Moscow's exports in August, according to the Center for Research...
EU joins Trump with more sanctions on Russia as Ukraine war rages on
The European Union joined the US in heaping more economic sanctions on Russia Thursday -- adding to President Trump's latest punitive measures to choke off the revenue that's funding Moscow’s...
US sanctions Russia's 2 biggest oil firms after Trump-Putin summit scrapped
"I believe that the president is disappointed," Bessent said of Trump's reaction to the scrapped talks, which had been scheduled to take place in Budapest, Hungary.
With Putin digging in, it's time for Trump to send Kyiv some Tomahawks
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made no bones about it in his call with Secretary of State Marco Rubio: Moscow’s not interested in any peace that doesn’t amount to Kyiv’s...
Saving lives in Ukraine requires Trump to play his strong cards
Trump must now use economic and military leverage to stop the bloodshed in Ukraine — just as he did this month in the Middle East.
Trump should box Putin in BEFORE any Budapest showdown
Our president holds all the cards here; the Russian would be a fool to make him play them all.
Thune says 'time's right' for Russia sanctions bill as Trump asks Bessent to pitch Europe on China tariffs
WASHINGTON — Senate Majority Leader John Thune said Thursday that he is ready to vote on a bill sanctioning buyers of Russian oil -- one day after Treasury Secretary Scott...
Istanbul's Grand Bazaar is propping up Venezuela, Russia's economy as a shocking $250M money-laundering operation
Called "the world's first shopping mall," Istanbul's Grand Bazaar entrances millions of visitors annually with its myriad displays of exotic jewels and spices, elaborate carpets for sale and constant hustle....
Virginia Dems fuel violence, Obamacare fraud exposed and other commentary
The Democratic Party in Virginia “has grown comfortable excusing, rationalizing and even promoting political violence and murder,” fumes Mark Peake at Fox News.
UN sets arms embargo, other sanctions again on Iran over nuclear program
Britain, France and Germany initiated the return of sanctions on Iran at the U.N. Security Council over accusations it had violated a 2015 deal that aimed to stop it developing a nuclear bomb.
Europeans announce fresh sanctions on Russian economy, trade in latest push to end Ukraine war
“It’s time to turn off the tap. I now call on member states to quickly endorse these new sanctions. We want Russia to leave the battlefield and come to the...
Don't wait for NATO, President Trump: Hit Russia & Co. with 'severe' sanctions NOW
President Donald Trump says he's ready to do "major" sanction on Russia and its trading partners to squeeze Vladimir Putin to end the war.
Speaker Johnson calls for 'overdue' sanctions against Russia: 'I am anxious to do it'
House Speaker Mike Johnson threw his weight behind efforts to tighten the screws on Russia's economy with another round of sanctions, calling it "overdue," but caveated that he wants to...
EDITORIAL: Putin's Poland gambit should finally trigger 'bone crushing' sanctions — and Europe must have Trump's back
In a blatant bid to spark Western fears of World War Three, Russia just sent nearly two dozen drones deep into Poland — a gambit that demands the toughest practical...
Ukraine willing to freeze frontlines — if security guarantees are strong enough: US NATO ambassador
Ukraine is ready to freeze the frontlines with Russia — if European and American allies can help provide tough security guarantees, US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said Monday.
EU and US sanction officials discuss options after Trump threatens to punish Russia for massive attack on Ukraine
Europe's top sanctions envoy is meeting with US officials on Monday to discuss economic options against Moscow after President Trump threatened to punish Russia over the largest-ever air attack on...
Trump ready to punish Putin, Russia after latest deadly assault on Ukraine
President Trump on Sunday declared he is ready to move ahead with a new round of sanctions against Russia after it pummeled Ukraine with its largest air strike since the...
US wants Europe to stop buying Russian oil, join proposed sanctions: WH official
Europe spent more money importing Russian oil last year than it did on financial aid for Ukraine, which was estimated to be roughly $21.7 billion, figures show.
European nations to use 'snapback' sanctions to isolate Iran over nuclear program
France, Germany and the United Kingdom started a process Thursday to reimpose United Nations sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program.