US sanctions 13 Iran-Belarus-China entities supplying Iran’s IRGC. That’s three of four “Axis of Upheaval” states
The same Iran-Belarus-China network is the operational ecosystem supplying Russia's drone war on Ukraine.
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US sanctions relief for Russian oil shipments appears to end with no renewal issued
The waiver was introduced during global energy disruptions linked to the Iran conflict, allowing Russian oil to be delivered as part of a temporary effort to stabilize supply.
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.
In the same week, Russia fired 1,550 drones and 1,260 bombs at Ukraine — sanctions relief let it sell more oil to pay for them, Kyiv says
Zelenskyy is calling for shadow fleet tankers to be stopped in European waters, not escorted through.
Serbia’s Vučić says Russian-owned Serbian refinery to fire up again mid-month
Serbia’s president confirmed the sanctioned NIS plant will begin producing oil derivatives by late January.
Ukraine tracks 1100+ tankers in Russia’s shadow fleet — most already sanctioned, intelligence reveals
Despite widespread sanctions, over 50 new tankers joined Russia’s shadow fleet in the past six months alone.
Ukraine hits two Russian ships linked to Iran arms route in the Caspian Sea, says SOF
Ukraine’s special forces and the Black Spark movement reportedly cooperated to hit ships used for military purposes.
Lawsuits say Intel and AMD turned blind eye to Russia’s missile use of their chips
Filed in Texas, the suits claim “willful ignorance” allowed US semiconductors into Russian and Iranian weapons.
Russia quietly ships gas to China despite international sanctions, Bloomberg says (MAP)
The Valera LNG tanker loaded in October and arrived in Beihai on "Monday."
Chinese refiner backs away from Russian oil amid sanctions fallout, Reuters says
One of inland China’s top oil buyers is sourcing non-Russian oil for winter deliveries.
Zelenskyy vows to block Russian oil to Hungary — Hungary’s MOL says it can already go 80% non-Russian
Hungary’s top refiner made the claim just hours before Prime Minister Viktor Orban met with US President Donald Trump to seek sanctions relief.
Bulgaria prepares to nationalize Lukoil refinery as US sanctions hit Russian oil
Draft legislation would give state manager power to sell assets and freeze proceeds as Lukoil scrambles to offload international holdings.
Orbán says Hungary will seek exemption from US sanctions that hit Russian giants Rosneft and Lukoil
The Hungarian Prime Minister claims his pipeline‑dependent country deserves a US exemption, citing Germany’s earlier waiver.
Lukoil to sell international assets days after US sanctions hit Russia’s oil giants
Lukoil's fire sale marks the first major Russian retreat from international energy markets since Trump sanctioned Moscow's oil giants last week.
Reuters: Trump could unleash new sanctions on Russia’s economy, but waits to see if Europe dares move first
The White House weighs penalties on banking and oil exports even as it tests allies’ resolve, officials told Reuters.
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.
Russian envoy returns to Washington for more talks after Trump sanctions Moscow – CNN
Dmitriev's second Washington visit since the 2022 invasion comes as Chinese and Indian refineries slash Russian oil purchases under the new US restrictions.
Trap Aggressor: West ignores Crimean factory supplying Russia’s aviation industry despite decade-old sanctions
The Crimean Fiolent plant keeps building components for Russian jets like the SJ-100 and Tu-214, while only the US has sanctioned it since 2014.
China’s state oil firms halt Russian oil purchases following US sanctions – Reuters
Move follows India's plans to slash imports as sanctions threaten Russia's energy revenues from largest buyers.
Trump sanctioned Russia over “frustration with Vladimir Putin” – White House
Press secretary says Trump frustrated with Putin's lack of action "moving the ball forward towards peace."