Trump extended the ban on Russian ships docking in US ports — keeping a Biden-era measure alive through spring 2027
The White House cited Russia's policies as constituting a continuing disturbance to US international relations.
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Politico: Fico is first in line for Orbán’s disruptor crown — but Brussels has four more leaders to worry about
Fico threatened to veto Ukraine's €90 billion loan. Babiš demanded a carveout. Meloni told leaders she understood Orbán. Radev called Ukraine doomed. Janša is the only one who supports Kyiv — and he may not even form a government.
Another Russian national off the US sanctions list — this time a former finance minister who ran Russia’s third-largest bank
ikhail Zadornov, sanctioned in 2022 for heading Otkritie Bank, successfully petitioned OFAC for removal. The US Treasury insists it reflects no broader policy change, but the delisting follows similar moves in late March.
US eases Russia oil sanctions for 30 days to stabilize energy markets
The US Treasury has authorized a 30-day window for countries to purchase an estimated 124 million barrels of Russian oil currently stranded aboard tankers worldwide, citing market disruption caused by the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran.
“I felt disgusted”: Ukrainian chess champion on FIDE welcoming Russia back while missiles still fall
Chess joins just five other sports—out of 108—to ease sanctions on Russia. Ukrainian, English, and Norwegian federations are taking FIDE to court.
US seizes Russian tanker in Atlantic after Moscow’s submarine fails to save it
Kremlin demands "humane treatment" for crew after weekslong high-seas chase
Graham unveils 500% tariff threat to countries buying Russian oil
"This stuff works," Graham says—India already cut purchases.
Ukrainian strike shatters plant making specialized drills, exposing hidden Western roots of Russia’s Sukhoi fighter jet production
A new RUSI report details a crumbling supply chain
Zelenskyy demands tougher sanctions as Russia’s oil revenues plunge 27%
Ukraine proposes targeting energy profiteers and child abductors in 20th EU package
EU moves to end multiple-entry Schengen visas for Russians, penalizing Moscow for its war in Ukraine
New EU visa policies amid an “increasingly complex geopolitical landscape.”
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.
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.