Russia’s Crude Output in December Made Deep Plunge Amid US Sanctions

Russia’s crude oil production plunged by the most in 18 months in December, pincered by western sanctions that are causing ...

Inside the sea war to contain ‘dark fleet’ vessels — and what the US seizure signals to Russia

U.S. seizure of Russian tanker marks rare escalation in sanctions enforcement against "dark fleet," but experts say move ...
National Law Review

US Sanctions Targeting Russia’s Oil Giants Heighten Biz Risks

On Oct. 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control sanctioned Rosneft Oil Co.

Russia and Iran are increasingly turning to crypto—especially stablecoins—to avoid sanctions, report finds

Illegal activity in the crypto sector is nothing new but, in recent months, it is nation-states that account for a growing ...

US seized Russia-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela over 'sanctions violation'

U.S. forces boarded a Venezuela-linked oil tanker sailing under a Russian flag that had evaded a U.S. blockade, officials ...

Russia sends ships to protect oil tanker being pursued by US forces

Russia standoff was unfolding in the Atlantic after Russia sent naval assets to the aid of a tanker being pursued by the U.S.
Kyiv Independent on MSN

Trump's Ukraine defense commitment hinges on belief Russia won't invade again

U.S. President Donald Trump has signalled readiness to commit to future defense of Ukraine, but only because he believes ...