December 4, 06:30 AM • 44678 viewsDecember 4, 02:10 PM • 13492 viewsDecember 1, 08:53 AM • 75821 viewsScott Bessent, the newly appointed US Treasury Secretary, proposes to introduce universal tariffs on imports, starting at 2. 5%. The tariffs are planned to be gradually increased every month to allow businesses to adapt.
The US demands that India unload Russian oil tankers by February 27 and complete financial transactions by March 12. India, the largest buyer of Russian oil, is looking for new suppliers among OPEC countries, the United States, and others.
The 45th President of the United States, Donald Trump, has presented a list of 23 candidates for key positions in his future administration. The nominees include Marco Rubio for Secretary of State and Robert Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health.
Janet Yellen announced the launch of special measures to avoid breaching the US debt ceiling. The Ministry of Finance will suspend investments in pension funds and the health insurance fund for civil servants.
Vice President Han Zheng will represent China at Donald Trump's inauguration after an unusual invitation from Xi Jinping. This is the highest level of Chinese representation at a US presidential inauguration in recent years.
Scott Bessent, a candidate for the post of U. S. Treasury Secretary, has declared his readiness to support new sanctions against Russia. Special emphasis is planned to be placed on restrictions for Russian oil companies.
Chinese hackers gained access to more than 400 US Treasury Department computers through a vulnerability in BeyondTrust software. More than 3,000 unclassified files, including sanctions and intelligence documents, were stolen.
The United States imposed sanctions on 183 tankers transporting Russian oil to Asia. This will reduce oil supplies from Russia to China and India and force them to look for alternative suppliers.
The US and EU impose new sanctions on eight Venezuelan officials over the Maduro regime's repression. The US State Department increased the reward to $25 million for information leading to the arrest of the Venezuelan president.
The UK has imposed sanctions on Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegaz, which earn $23 billion a year. The sanctions are aimed at limiting Russia's revenues from energy sales.
The US imposed sanctions against major Russian oil companies, including Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegaz. More than 180 ships, dozens of oil traders and six high-ranking officials were also put on the sanctions list.
The USA is imposing sweeping sanctions against the Russian oil industry, including 180 vessels and leading companies. Against the backdrop of these restrictions, global oil prices have risen to their highest level since October.
The United States lifts some sanctions restrictions to support financial transactions with the new Syrian government. The easing applies to transactions with oil, gas and electricity, but does not apply to transactions with Iran.
The Biden administration plans to impose sanctions on tankers transporting Russian oil at more than $60 per barrel. The measures will also affect those involved in oil trading above the price ceiling.
Donald Trump has selected Morgan Ortagus, a former State Department spokeswoman, to serve as deputy special envoy for peace. She will join Steve Witkoff's team to work on the Gaza peace process and the agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Hackers affiliated with the Chinese government launched a cyberattack on the US Treasury Department through a software vulnerability. The goal was to obtain data on Chinese companies that could be subject to sanctions.
Cyber specialists of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine conducted a successful DDOS attack on Russian oil companies from December 30 to January 1. The attack disrupted the operation of payment systems at gas stations and Evotor smart terminals.
Beijing denies any involvement in the cyberattack on the US Treasury Department that took place in early December. Hackers gained access to unclassified documents through an external security provider.
Hackers linked to Chinese government agencies gained access to the US Treasury Department's systems in December. BeyondTrust discovered an access key leak that allowed the attackers to penetrate the Treasury's network.
The United States has provided Ukraine with $3. 4 billion in direct budget support, subject to reforms. The aid came at a critical time when Russian attacks on civilian infrastructure were intensifying.
U. S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Congress of the need for emergency measures starting January 14 due to the debt ceiling. Trump supported the abolition of the debt ceiling, although his supporters opposed it.
the Russian merchant ship Ursa Major sinks in the Mediterranean Sea after an engine explosion. 14 crew members were rescued, two went missing, the ship was transporting equipment for a nuclear reactor.
“Russian Railways cuts its investment program by 30% due to rising borrowing costs. Increased military cargo and sanctions create logistical problems in trade with China.
The USA allowed Turkey to make payments for gas through the sanctioned Gazprombank. A similar sanctions exemption was also granted to Hungary.
The US Treasury is considering additional sanctions against the russian “shadow fleet” and possible restrictions on Chinese banks. There are also discussions of lowering the price limit on russian oil below $60 per barrel.
The President of Serbia announced the upcoming US sanctions against NIS due to its russian ownership. Serbia is considering reducing Gazprom's share in the company below 50%.
EU and US companies continue to supply weapons to Russia through intermediary countries. Arms exports to Armenia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, and other countries have increased 2.5 times in three years, from where they end up in Russia.
The Russian Foreign Ministry calls the US decision to provide Ukraine with $20 billion from frozen Russian assets a “crime. ” Moscow said it was ready to seize Western assets in response.
The United States is allocating Україні 20 billion to Ukraine under the ERA mechanism, which will come from frozen Russian assets. Zelensky called this an important step to strengthen the defense capability and bring the aggressor to justice.
The US State Department is ready to use sanctions tools against the Georgian authorities. Matthew Miller announced the possibility of personal restrictions, but specific details have not yet been disclosed.
