Trump Treasury pick Bessent backs Fed independence, dollar, sanctions on Russian oil
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said on Thursday that the dollar should remain the world's reserve currency, the Federal Reserve should stay independent, and that he is ready to impose tougher sanctions on Russia's oil sector.
Russian Oil Products Trapped at Sea by US Sanctions, LSEG Data Shows
Nearly 500,000 metric tons of Russian oil products are trapped on tankers hit by U.S. sanctions, LSEG data showed on Wednesday. On Jan. 10, new Russia-related sanctions targeted more than 180 vessels and insurance companies,
US sanctions hit Russian oil fleet, $3.5B cargo stranded at sea
The sanctions imposed by the United States on January 10 against the Russian oil sector have halted about one-tenth of Russia's shadow fleet. The value of the oil it transports could exceed $3.5 billion.
US sanctions stall Russian oil fleet, $3.5B in limbo
Sanctions imposed by the United States on January 10 against the Russian oil sector have halted about one-tenth of Russia's shadow fleet, which transports oil worth up to $3.5 billion. The new sanctions may significantly disrupt Russian oil supplies,
500,000 tonnes of Russian oil products stuck at sea due to US sanctions, Reuters reports
LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) data released on Wednesday show that almost 500,000 metric tonnes of Russian oil products are stuck on tankers under US sanctions. Source: Reuters Details: On 10 January,
US Sanctions to Have 'Significant' Impact on Russian Oil
The latest US sanctions have the potential to significantly disrupt Russia's energy exports, the International Energy Agency said. "We're waiting to see how things will unfold before putting a number on it,
US sanctions against Russian oil halt billions at sea
Sanctions imposed by the United States on 10th January against the Russian oil sector have halted about one-tenth of Russia's shadow fleet. The value of the oil it transports could exceed £2.9 billion.
Russia says Western claims of Russian undersea cable sabotage aim to curb sea-borne Russian oil exports
Russia on Thursday accused NATO and the West of making "evidence-free" allegations against Moscow over ships purportedly ...
Russian missile attack forces Ukraine to shut down power grid
Ukrainian officials say Russia has launched a major ballistic and cruise missile attack on regions across Ukraine.
Poland’s Leader Suggests Russian Hand in Plot to Attack Western Cargo Planes
I can only confirm that Russia planned acts of air terror, not just against Poland but against airlines across the globe,” ...
NATO: Norwegian F-35s deployed after Russian aircraft entered Polish airspace
Two Norwegian F-35s stationed in Poland were deployed on Wednesday in response to a "massive number of airborne Russian ...
US Border Patrol reportedly captures Russian mercenary carrying drone, 2 passports and $4K
Texas border patrol agents arrested a Russian mercenary from Kazakhstan earlier this month, who admitted under questioning to ...
'Massive' Russian air attack follows record-breaking Ukrainian drone barrage
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned allies that the defense of his nation is a litmus test for broader Western ...
Poland to cut imports of Russian LPG by 80%, lobby says
Poland, the largest importer of Russian liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), is set to cut its purchases this year by around 80% ...
US encounters European skepticism in last-ditch push to seize $300B in Russian assets for Ukraine leverage
With just days left before handing over the keys to the US government, the Biden administration is making a last-ditch effort ...
Russian foreign minister praises Trump’s views on Ukraine conflict
Trump has reaffirmed his intention to broker peace in Ukraine, declaring earlier this month that “Putin wants to meet” and ...
Australian soldier ‘executed by Russian captors in Ukraine’
Australia has vowed to take the “strongest possible action” if it is confirmed that Russian forces have executed one of its ...
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Russian military attacked Kherson utility workers from drone
In Kherson, the Russian military dropped explosives from a drone on the car of public utilities that were working in the ...
Russian Officer Jailed for Accidentally Shooting Down Own Helicopter
A captain in Moscow's military mistakenly shot down a Russian Mi-8 helicopter in Crimea, according to a Russian newspaper.