The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his wife, son, and interior minister for alleged drug trafficking. This has strained relations between the two countries, despite a lack of evidence of Petro's involvement in drug trafficking.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy commented on the introduction of US sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil, stating that "better late than never. " He thanked partners for these measures, emphasizing that Ukraine had previously fought against Russian energy on its own. The US called on Moscow to immediately end the war against Ukraine.
The Pentagon has received an anonymous donation of $130 million to pay military personnel during the US government shutdown. However, the administration may not be able to make payments according to the law.
Oil prices rose by 7% over the week after the US imposed sanctions against Russian oil companies, raising fears of supply disruptions. Brent and WTI quotes increased, demonstrating a shift in market sentiment from anticipating a surplus to a deficit.
The leadership of the Netherlands and Romania believe that Lukoil will sell its plants located in the territories of these countries.
US President Donald Trump this week imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, using the surplus of oil on the global market to weaken Russia's war chest. This move was made possible by a significant drop in global oil prices, which allowed Washington to more aggressively target Russian oil.
US President Donald Trump chose a moderately tough option for sanctions against Russia, targeting the energy sector. This happened after Trump concluded that Putin was "leading him on" by continuing to strike Ukraine.
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that US President Donald Trump is putting equal pressure on Putin and Zelenskyy. Recent sanctions against Russian oil companies "Lukoil" and "Rosneft" were the result of Trump's meeting with the NATO Secretary General.
Donald Trump reacted to Vladimir Putin's statement about Russia's alleged imperviousness to American sanctions. The US President ironically noted that he was glad to hear about the dictator's 'confidence,' but preferred to see how Russia would cope with the restrictions.
Vladimir Putin stated that the new US sanctions are serious, but will not affect the Russian economy. He called them an attempt to exert pressure and an unfriendly act that does not strengthen Russian-American relations.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the results of his meeting with Donald Trump. The main achievements were sanctions against Russian energy and the absence of a meeting in Hungary without Kyiv's participation.
The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil, which led to a 3% increase in oil prices. Expert Oleh Pendzyn predicts price stabilization, despite a possible market deficit.
On October 22, the US Treasury Department imposed sanctions against Rosneft, Lukoil, and their subsidiaries. The US called on Moscow to immediately agree to end the war against Ukraine.
European leaders are considering using frozen Russian assets to provide loans to Ukraine that may not be repaid. This move is a response to the cessation of financial support from the US and Kyiv's growing needs.
The US opposes the EU's plan to use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine, citing risks to market stability. This move is a setback for the EU, which has been trying to persuade G7 countries to join its initiative.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent met with Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, reaffirming support for Ukraine's sovereignty. He stressed the importance of increasing pressure on Russia from European allies.
The US Treasury Department is considering a plan to mint new $1 coins featuring President Donald Trump. This will be part of the celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
The U. S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned five individuals and one entity for financing North Korea's weapons programs and supplying arms to the Burmese military regime. These measures block assets and prohibit transactions with sanctioned entities, disrupting funding channels and limiting military capabilities.
The United States of America is negotiating a $20 billion currency swap credit line for Argentina's central bank. This is aimed at stabilizing the country's financial system and also provides for the possibility of buying back Argentina's dollar bonds.
Two Republican US congressmen are proposing to issue 400,000 silver dollar coins featuring the image of deceased conservative activist Charlie Kirk. This potentially violates a century-old tradition of national currency, as an 1866 law prohibits depicting living people on American banknotes and coins.
The US is imposing sanctions on 34 companies from eight countries that supplied goods to Russia's military-industrial complex. This is another step in undermining the Kremlin's ability to sustain its war machine.
The US is urging G7 countries to impose high tariffs on India and China due to their continued purchases of Russian oil. The goal is to pressure Moscow and stop financing Russia's military actions in Ukraine.
US presidential representative John Cole announced the lifting of sanctions against Belavia during a meeting with Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka. The decision was made by Donald Trump and has already been approved by all key US agencies.
Vladyslav Vlasiuk, the Commissioner of the President of Ukraine, called for systemic sanctions pressure on Russia's shadow fleet. He emphasized the need to control oil transshipments at sea and restrict tankers' access to ports of third countries.
The U. S. Department of the Treasury imposed full blocking sanctions against a network of companies and maritime vessels involved in smuggling Iranian oil. This shadow network annually brought hundreds of millions of dollars to Iran.
Donald Trump is considering abandoning diplomatic efforts regarding Ukraine and Russia. The White House is frustrated by the lack of progress and the position of European leaders.
The US Department of the Treasury has extended until September 2026 the permit for the import of certain Russian diamonds, adopted in 2024. The license allows the import of diamonds that were physically outside the Russian Federation before import and were not exported from Russia after certain dates.
ExxonMobil is holding closed-door negotiations with Rosneft regarding the resumption of development of Sakhalin-1, subject to permission from the US and Russian governments. Negotiations intensified after Trump's inauguration, and the company received support from the US government.
The US Treasury Department has imposed new sanctions against Iran, targeting a network of companies and vessels transporting Iranian oil. The sanctions target Greek national Antonios Margaritis and his network, which facilitated illegal oil exports.
Indian state-owned oil refineries have resumed purchases of Russian Urals oil after a short break. This comes despite criticism from American officials and threats of sanctions.
