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Energy
Ending Russian Oil, Gas Imports Could Lead US to Join EU Sanctions Against Russia
Trump’s energy secretary said that an end to EU imports of Russian oil and gas may help convince the US to sanction Russia more “aggressively”.
Sept. 9, 2025
US
EU Sanctions Envoy to Hold US Talks After Trump Russia Threats
An EU official said that O’Sullivan – who has spearheaded the bloc’s global outreach on stopping Moscow’s evasion of sanctions – will hold meetings Monday and Tuesday.
Sept. 8, 2025
Sanctions
‘Enough Is Enough!’ – Call for Action Rings out in Washington as Trump Signals Readiness for Russia Sanctions
US lawmakers from both sides of the aisle condemn Sunday’s terror attack that killed a mother and child, demanding immediate action to “cut off Putin’s war chest.”
Sept. 7, 2025
War in Ukraine
Has the Trump Light Switch Finally Turned On?
Trump’s attempts to push Putin toward peace are proving to be a farce. It seems the US President is now beginning to fully realize that his only viable option is to arm Ukraine.
Sept. 4, 2025
Putin
Washington Weighs New Sanctions After Putin’s ‘Despicable’ Attacks
US Treasury Secretary said the Trump administration would review possible actions “very closely” in response to Putins’ having “done the opposite of following through on what he indicated.”
Sept. 2, 2025
War in Ukraine
‘Moral Clarity Needed’: Republican Lawmaker Demands Action as Another Trump Deadline Passes
As peace talks stall and fighting intensifies, a prominent US Congressmember tells the Kyiv Post that military and economic pressure are the only way to an “honorable” end to the war.
Sept. 2, 2025
Russia
EU Must ‘Explore All Avenues’ on Using Russian Assets: Kallas
But Belgium so far remains firmly against doing more to tap the assets, fearing that it could end up being held liable for any losses.
Aug. 31, 2025
Putin
France, Germany Up Pressure on Putin Over Ukraine-Russia Talks
Trump moved to restore dialogue with Moscow, but diplomatic efforts to end the conflict sparked by Russia’s February 2022 invasion of its neighbor appear to have lost momentum.
Aug. 30, 2025
India
India Will Not ‘Bow Down,’ Trade Minister Says After US Tariffs
The US was India’s top export destination in 2024, with shipments worth $87.3 billion, but analysts have cautioned that a 50% duty is akin to a trade embargo and is likely to harm smaller firms.
Aug. 30, 2025
Sanctions
US Postpones Sanctions Against Serbian Oil Firm Again
Majority-owned by Russian energy giant Gazprom, the company has successfully negotiated six extensions to avoid a broad package of sanctions originally due to take effect in February.
Aug. 27, 2025
India
US Tariffs on Indian Goods Double to 50% Over Russian Oil Purchases
The United States was India’s top export destination in 2024, with shipments worth $87.3 billion.
Aug. 27, 2025
US
‘Serious Tactical Error’ – Trump’s Failed Sanctions Gambit Puts Peace at Risk, Veteran Diplomats Warn
Atlantic Council analysts explain, “pressure, not goodwill” is what’s going to drive Putin to deal seriously, given that Russia has shown “no flexibility since the deadline for sanctions lapsed”.
Aug. 21, 2025
UK
UK Joins US in Targeting Kyrgyz Finances Linked to Russia
The UK has sanctioned financial systems and crypto networks in Central Asia’s Kyrgyzstan, citing their role in facilitating sanction-busting transactions for Moscow.
Aug. 20, 2025
Trump
‘Baton Dropped’ – Trump Admin ‘Abruptly Halted’ Russia Sanctions, Weakened Ukraine, Senators Say
A damning report from the Senate minority claims that, after three years of pressure, the number of new sanctions and export controls “dropped to zero” in the first six months of Trump in 2025.
Aug. 18, 2025
Trump
‘Quite the Switcheroo’: Stark Increase in GOP Support for Ukraine
A large majority of Republicans believe that Ukraine and Europe should get a seat at the table in negotiations and support more sanctions on Russia.
Aug. 16, 2025
Energy
China, India Top Russian Fossil Fuel Buyers in July – EU Remains Active
China and India, key partners of Russia, are buying vast amounts of fossil fuels from Russia, while the EU, a supporter of Ukraine, also continues to purchase Russian energy.
Aug. 15, 2025