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Trump suspends Russia sanctions for 60 days, drawing fire from both parties
MOSCOW, July 10 — The mechanics behind a proposed tariff on Russian oil are drawing sharp attention from…
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How Western Sanctions Have Affected Russia’s Economy, From 2022 to 2026
MOSCOW, July 10 — Russia’s economy has shown a mixed picture since the imposition of Western sanctions in…
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China-Russia Trade Has Surged Since the Ukraine Invasion, Data Show
BEIJING, July 10 — The mechanics of global sanctions are rarely a clean break. When Western capitals moved…
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Senate Passes Graham Russia Sanctions Bill 86-11, With Tariffs Aimed at Oil Revenue
WASHINGTON, July 10 — The mechanics of Senator Lindsey Graham’s influence on American foreign policy rest on a…
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Drones Hit Ust-Luga Terminal and Tuapse Refinery in January 2024 Strikes on Russian Energy
MOSCOW, July 10 — Against this backdrop of war and economic isolation, Russia’s vast petroleum infrastructure has become…
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McFaul: Putin believes time is on his side as Trump eases pressure on Russia
MOSCOW, July 9 — Against this backdrop of grinding trench warfare and diplomatic paralysis, Russian President Vladimir Putin…
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Russia Sanctions Since 2022: Impact and Effectiveness
BRUSSELS, July 9 — The shift is now undeniable. What began as a shock-and-awe financial blitz against Moscow…
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Vienna talks on reviving Iran nuclear deal adjourn as EU envoy warns of weeks, not months
VIENNA — The diplomatic dance between the United States and Iran, unfolding here since April 2021, has drawn…
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Iran Rejects Partial Sanctions Relief as Araghchi Leads Vienna Talks in 2021
TEHRAN, July 9 — Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs, Abbas Araghchi, is holding firm in Vienna…
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Iran Nuclear Talks in Vienna Pause After Six Rounds as Sanctions Dispute Persists
VIENNA, July 9 — The mechanics here are deceptively simple on paper, yet the machinery has been grinding…
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Ebrahim Raisi’s Hardline Record on Nuclear Talks, Missiles and Dissent
TEHRAN, July 9 — The record shows that Ebrahim Raisi, the eighth President of Iran, took office on…
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Trump Weighs Military Options in Iran as Pakistan Offers to Host Talks
WASHINGTON, July 8 — The United States is poised to reimpose sanctions on Iran that were lifted under…
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Ukraine Strikes 9 Shadow Fleet Tankers, 19 Hit in 72 Hours
KYIV, July 8 — Ukraine’s military has struck nine tankers belonging to Russia’s so-called shadow fleet in a…
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EU Sanctions Reach Almost 600 Russian Shadow Fleet Tankers, but Oil Still Flows
BRUSSELS, July 8 — Against this backdrop of grinding war in Ukraine, the transatlantic machinery of sanctions has…
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Ukrainian Strikes Hit 19 Russian Tankers in 72 Hours
KYIV, July 8 — Ukraine’s military reported that it struck nine tankers belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet in…
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Ukraine says its strikes have disabled over 51% of Russia’s oil refining capacity
KYIV, July 7 — The shift is clear: Ukraine’s campaign against Russian oil infrastructure has become a defining,…
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CENTCOM Chief Visits Strained USS Abraham Lincoln as Middle East Tensions Rise
WASHINGTON, July 7 — The United States is expected to increase naval patrols and consider additional military measures…
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Domestic Pressures Grow as War Strains Russia’s Fuel Supply
MOSCOW, July 3 — The shift is subtle but unmistakable. As Russia intensifies its military campaign against Ukraine,…
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Putin dismisses fuel shortages, vows no retreat in Ukraine
MOSCOW, July 3 — President Vladimir Putin is publicly brushing off the mounting fuel crisis inside Russia, insisting…
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Ukrainian Strikes Knock Out One-Third of Russia’s Refining Capacity
MOSCOW — The fuel pump is where the war in Ukraine now hits home for millions of Russians.…
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Russian drones hit Ukraine’s petrol stations while Ukrainian strikes leave Russia short of fuel
MOSCOW, July 1 — Video footage circulating on Russian social media channels shows arguments and fights breaking out…
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NATO and Ukraine Offer 250,000 Euro Prize for Ideas to Shut Down Russian Airfields
BRUSSELS — The alliance’s $250,000 prize for disabling Russian airfields did not emerge from a vacuum. It came…
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EU Proposes Entry Ban on Russian Soldiers in 21st Sanctions Package
BRUSSELS, September 15 — The European Union is preparing a broad new package of sanctions against Russia and…
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Treasury Imposes New Sanctions on Iranian Networks and Revenue Streams
The Treasury Department spent the week ending May 30, 2026, systematically tightening the financial screws on Iran. The…
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