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Trump May Discuss Russia’s Circumvention of US Sanctions at C5+1 Summit
Today, Trump is meeting with the heads of five Central Asian nations under the influence of China and Russia. A Ukrainian diplomat tells Kyiv Post whether this meeting could be helpful for Ukraine.
Nov. 6, 2025
Russia
Russia’s Crude Shipments Fall as Global Buyers Step Back After US Sanctions
India, China and Turkey sweep up some 95% of Russia’s seaborne crude exports, so any significant or long-term pull-back in their purchases could devastate Moscow’s economy.
Nov. 4, 2025
Turkey
Russia’s Oil Buyers Retreat as Sanctions Bite
Moscow’s crude oil exports are under growing pressure as major importers in China and Turkey reduce purchases following the latest round of Western sanctions.
Nov. 3, 2025
Russia
Western Oil Companies See Profit Boost From Russian Strikes and Sanctions
Drone attacks on Russian refineries and export terminals since July have cut daily petroleum product shipments by 500,000 barrels in September from this year’s peak.
Nov. 3, 2025
Europe
OPINION: How Putin Overplayed His Hand and Sank Lukoil
Putin’s courtiers have been feeding him half-truths for years. Any idea of compromise is treachery to the Russian dictator – unless he says so himself
Nov. 1, 2025
Energy
Bulgaria Restricts Petroleum Exports After US Sanctions Russian Gas Giants
Lukoil, which announced plans to sell its international assets earlier this week, owns Bulgaria’s largest refinery.
Oct. 31, 2025
Energy
Ukraine to Seek EU Tariffs on Remaining Russian Imports
In the wake of the US and Europe’s latest sanctions on Russia, Kyiv is seeking to close the gap.
Oct. 31, 2025
Russia
Fresh Canadian Firearms Spotted With Russian Troops; Ottawa Says Probe Underway
While some rifles are likely captured as war trophies from Ukrainian troops, some have been shown with their tags still attached as sanction efforts come under renewed scrutiny.
Oct. 31, 2025
Energy
Russia Faces Sharp Drop in Fuel Exports Amid Sanctions, Refinery Outages
President Zelensky warned on Monday that Moscow’s oil industry would “pay even more” for the war, hinting at future attacks as US sanctions began to bite, Bloomberg reports.
Oct. 31, 2025
Russia
Trump-Xi Talks Could Shift Course of Ukraine War, But Quick Breakthrough Unlikely – Kyiv
Ukraine’s advisor to the head of the Presidential Office told Kyiv Post that Russia relies on China for its war – and the US has the ability to pressure Moscow through Beijing.
Oct. 29, 2025
Washington
Trump Has ‘Many More’ Cards to Play on Russia, US NATO Envoy Says
In an interview with Bloomberg, Matthew Whitaker, the US permanent representative to NATO, said that Donald Trump “holds all the cards” when it comes to Russia.
Oct. 28, 2025
Germany
US Exempts Rosneft Germany From Russia Sanctions, Berlin Confirms
The clarification followed days of uncertainty in Berlin after US President Donald Trump’s administration unveiled sweeping sanctions on Russian oil majors.
Oct. 28, 2025
Economy
Lukoil to Sell Foreign Assets After US Sanctions Hit Russian Oil Giants
It came after Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the sanctions imposed by the US were “serious” but would “not significantly impact” Russia’s economy.
Oct. 28, 2025
Ukraine
Starmer Says Ukraine in ‘Better Place’ After US Sanctions on Russian Oil
The comments came as the British premier traveled to Ankara on Monday to sign a deal worth up to £8bn to supply Turkey with 20 Typhoon fighter jets, in what he described as “a win for NATO security.”
Oct. 27, 2025
Europe
Hungary’s Orban to Talk Energy With Trump After US Sanctions on Russian Oil
Following renewed pressure from the Trump administration and the EU via sanctions and a phase-out of Russian oil, Budapest is now forced to look for alternative supplies.
Oct. 27, 2025
US
US Imposes Tough Sanctions on Russian Oil Industry – Reaction in Europe
Europe’s media discuss whether this could force Putin to back down on Ukraine.
Oct. 26, 2025