EU targets Russian crude anew with far broader sanctions plan

The European Commission on Friday proposed a sweeping ban on any services that support Russia's seaborne crude oil exports, going far beyond previous piecemeal EU sanctions in its effort to stunt Moscow's key source of income for its war on Ukraine.

Treasury's Bessent Says Further Russian Sanctions Depend on Peace Talks

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies before a House Financial Services Committee hearing about the annual report of the Financial Stability Oversight Council, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 4, 2026. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

As global sports ease sanctions on Russia and Belarus, attention turns to Olympics

One of the most talked-about moments at the Olympics came from Ukrainian skeleton racer Vladyslav Heraskevych. After his race in Beijing in 2022, just days before Russia launched its full-scale invasion,

Why are Russia and Belarus banned from 2026 Winter Olympics? Explaining sanctions, neutral athlete eligibility

Some individual athletes from the banned countries will be permitted to participate in the Milano Cortina Winter Games

Russia’s Time as a Sporting Pariah May Be Coming to an End

In Milan this week, Olympics officials signaled a willingness to ease years of restrictions imposed on the country over its state-backed doping program and invasion of Ukraine.

As West goes after Russia’s oil fleet, Moscow fears for its war funding

New European measures to crack down on Russia’s shadow fleet could severely hurt its economy at a time when it is looking increasingly vulnerable.

Trump says India will stop buying Russian oil. Shadow fleet vessels are still unloading sanctioned crude at its ports

President Trump says India will stop buying sanctioned Russian oil as part of trade deal, but data shows shadow fleet vessels unloading the crude at its ports.