US, EU sanction Russian energy; Putin downplays hit, Trump says “We’ll see”
Coordinated action targets Russia’s Rosneft, Lukoil, and LNG, hindering its capacity to continue bankrolling the war.
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Putin escapes US sanctions despite leaving Alaska talks without peace deal on Ukraine
After days of speculation, the Trump-Putin summit closes without signatures, only vague promises of progress, while Russia bombardments continue.
Thousands of lives are at stake this week as Washington holds key to peace, says Zelenskyy’s top aide
Head of the Ukrainian Presidential Office Andrii Yermak argued that decisive US action, targeting Russia’s energy and financial arteries, can bring Vladimir Putin’s war to an end.
Kremlin concentrates 23% of its assaults in Ukraine on Sumy front to sell its victory and dodge US sanctions
Out of 695,000 Russian soldiers currently deployed in Ukraine, 52,000 are concentrated on the Sumy axis.
Britain announces 100 new sanctions targeting Russian military supply chains
British Foreign Minister David Lammy called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to "a full, unconditional ceasefire" while announcing new sanctions.
Forbes: Russia adds 15 new billionaires in 2025, despite sanctions
Forbes USA reports a record-breaking 3,028 billionaires worldwide in 2025, including 15 new Russian entrants despite ongoing international sanctions.
CNN: Russian negotiator Dmitriev may visit Washington this week
The US government has lifted sanctions against Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev to enable talks in Washington with Trump officials on ending the Ukraine war.
Bessent reveals if U.S. is ready to connect Russia back to SWIFT
U.S. Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent discusses the future of sanctions
Bloomberg: US considers new Russia oil sanctions to weaken Putin ahead of Trump presidency
The White House is weighing new sanctions targeting Moscow's vital oil trade, despite longstanding concerns about global energy market disruption.