Russia, US sanctions

Oil hits more than 3-month high as US sanctions hit Russia exports
Oil prices hit their highest level in more than three months on Monday's open, extending their rally on expectations that wider U.S. sanctions will affect Russian crude supplies to the world's top and third largest importers China and India.
Tougher U.S. Sanctions to Curb Russian Oil Supply to China and India
The U.S. Treasury on Friday imposed sanctions on Russian oil producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, as well as 183 vessels that have shipped Russian oil, targeting the revenues Moscow has used to fund its war with Ukraine.
India to Rely on Middle Eastern Oil Amid Tougher US Sanctions on Russia
India's oil import strategy is set for a major overhaul as the latest US sanctions on Russian producers and vessels threaten to disrupt supply lines. With nearly 36% of India's total oil imports coming from Russia last year,
US to impose sanctions on Russian oil fleet and traders, document shows
The United States will impose some of the harshest sanctions yet on Russia's oil industry, according to a purported U.S. Treasury document circulating among traders in Europe and Asia that drove global oil prices 3% higher on Friday.
US tightens grip: New sanctions squeeze Russian oil trade
The White House has announced new sanctions against Russian oil companies, which are expected to cost Russia billions of dollars per month. The restrictions target Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, as well as 183 ships involved in oil exports.
New U.S. sanctions target Russian oil firms and shadow fleet
The White House has announced new sanctions against Russian oil companies, aimed at causing Russia losses of billions of dollars monthly. The restrictions include Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegaz, as well as 183 ships associated with oil exports.

Syria, Germany and sanctions

Biden admin imposes harsh sanctions on Russian oil industry to cut off funding for Ukraine war effort
The Biden administration on Friday targeted Russia’s energy sector, including its oil industry, with some of its harshest ...
Germany's top diplomat calls for 'smart approach' to sanctions at start of Riyadh meeting on Syria
Germany’s foreign minister says sanctions against Syrian officials responsible for war crimes must remain in place but called ...
Hungary plans talks with allies to combat higher oil prices after new US sanctions on Russia
Hungary plans to hold talks with regional allies to counter the impact of higher oil prices resulting from a new round of US ...
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Lame Duck Biden Imposes New Russian Sanctions Now That Energy Prices, Ukraine War Escalation Won’t Hurt Dems
The Biden administration announced major sanctions against the Russian energy sector on Friday, escalating tensions with ...
Biden administration sanctions Russia’s oil giants and tanker fleet
The White House, now unconcerned about the effect on gas prices and inflation, blacklisted two of Russia’s biggest oil ...
Zambia's SEC sanctions Standard Chartered over China property bond mis-selling, source says
Zambia's Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has sanctioned Standard Chartered for mis-selling a Chinese property ...
EU ministers will consider easing sanctions on Syria at a meeting later in January
Germany’s foreign minister says sanctions against Syrian officials responsible for war crimes must remain in place but called ...
Saudi Arabia presses EU diplomats to lift sanctions on Syria after Assad’s fall
But Germany's foreign minister said sanctions against “Assad’s henchmen who committed serious crimes” must remain in place.