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 ...

Zelenskyy discusses tougher sanctions pressure on Russia with new head of President's Office

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has met with Kyrylo Budanov, newly appointed Head of the Office of the President, to ...

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 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 ...

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.