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U. S. officials are urging companies to accept discounted Russian diesel fuel. Businesses fear sanctions and reputational damage.
The first tanker carrying 40,000 tonnes of Russian diesel fuel is reportedly set to depart for the United States on October 22. Congress is attempting to block the deal.
Gregory Meeks introduced a bipartisan bill against imports of Russian diesel. The initiative also tightens sanctions against Russia's energy sector.
The U. S. budget deficit increased by 12% to reach $1.99 trillion. Interest payments on the debt exceeded $1 trillion for the first time.
The U. S. Treasury Department allowed transactions involving Lukoil’s assets abroad until April 24, 2027. Sanctions against the company remain in effect.
The US may allow sanctioned tankers to transport non-sanctioned oil under special permits. The ban on Russian and Iranian oil will remain in place.
Laura Loomer criticized the U. S. agreements with Russia on diesel fuel supplies, stating that they risk financing Iran. Her position divided MAGA.
The Trump administration is considering unfreezing assets, a deal regarding "Lukoil," and easing sanctions on fertilizers. moscow has not confirmed its agreement.
Riga considers the agreement on the supply of Russian diesel fuel a contradictory signal and calls on Washington to strengthen sanctions against moscow. Zelenskyy called the decision unworthy and weak.
Senators criticized the authorization to purchase Russian diesel fuel worldwide for six months. They said it was funding Russia’s aggression.
The US Treasury Department issued a temporary license to supply Russian diesel fuel to the global market. It will remain valid until April 7, 2027.
Scott Bessent will not travel to the IMF and World Bank meetings in Bangkok due to domestic affairs. The U.S. delegation will be led by his deputies.
The administration of Donald Trump imposed sanctions on the ICC, accusing it of persecuting Americans. The court said it would continue its work.
Trump's envoys will meet with Ukrainian representatives on October 9 in Miami. Allies, NATO, and the EU will join the negotiations.
Representatives of the US, Ukraine and European partners will meet in Miami on October 9. They will discuss security guarantees, reconstruction and the war.
The United States and Russia are discussing the possible sale of Lukoil’s international assets worth billions of dollars as part of negotiations to end the war. No final decision has been made, and the transfer of the assets would require OFAC approval.
Washington blocked the assets of the A7 system, through which Russia conducted international payments. The network claimed a total transaction volume of more than $90 billion.
Kyiv is asking Washington to impose sanctions against participants in Russia's "Rassvet" satellite network. Ukraine also needs 300 Patriot missiles by winter.
The United States has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies from China, Hong Kong, and Pakistan for assisting Iran in procuring weapons.
Bitcoin fell 2. 3% to $82,568 amid macroeconomic uncertainty. At the same time, Bitcoin ETFs attracted a record $2.4 billion over the week.
The crypto market capitalization rose to $3 trillion following a Bitcoin rally. Open interest in futures has almost reached $160 billion.
Baghdad will suspend flights by sanctioned Iranian airlines from Tuesday. The US is threatening countries that violate the restrictions with being cut off from the dollar system.
The United States is negotiating the purchase of Belarusian potash fertilizers at a price lower than Canada's. The volume and timing of the deal have not been determined.
The United States is preparing sanctions against the entire International Criminal Court. The decision could be made as early as this week.
H. R. 5334 codifies some sanctions against Russia in federal law. Full repeal requires peace and a procedure in Congress.
The U. S. Treasury is studying $5,000 payments to adults if Republicans win the election. The program could cost $1.3 trillion.
Delcy Rodríguez plans to attend the UN General Assembly in New York. Trump and Rubio have allowed for talks with her amid a rapprochement between the US and Venezuela.
The United States imposed sanctions on VTB for helping Iran circumvent restrictions. The bank facilitated the transfer of frozen assets and settlements in rubles and rials.
American representatives met with Putin and Zelenskyy in Moscow and Kyiv. Witkoff reported progress and possible new trilateral talks.
Zelenskyy announced the third round of negotiations involving the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany.