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Eu deadlocked on sweeping Russia sanctions package

European Union governments are struggling to seal agreement on a landmark twentieth package of sanctions against Russia, with a far‑reaching ban on maritime services for Russian oil tankers at the heart of the dispute as the anniversary of Moscow’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine approaches......

Zelenskyy says peace documents with Trump team nearly ready

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced on January 13 that negotiations with the Trump administration have reached a critical stage, with key documents on security guarantees and reconstruction "practically ready" for signing. This development comes as G7 leaders prepare to meet Trump......

Finland and Sweden push for tougher EU sanctions on Russia

Finland and Sweden's foreign ministers presented a joint proposal on Monday to intensify economic sanctions against Russia at the annual Rikskonferensen security conference in Sälen, Sweden. They urged measures to squeeze Moscow's war economy harder, regardless of any potential ceasefire......

Russian ruble stablecoin A7A5 surges despite sanctions

A ruble-pegged stablecoin tied to sanctioned entities posted remarkable growth in 2025, adding roughly $89.5 billion to its circulating supply and outpacing major dollar-backed stablecoins even as Western sanctions intensified. Known as A7A5, the cryptocurrency launched in early January 2025 by a firm......

Us and Ukraine continue refining peace plan as oil prices hold steady amid market uncertainty

The United States and Ukraine are advancing efforts to finalize an updated peace framework following intense negotiations in Geneva. The talks aim to revise a previously proposed 28-point plan that has drawn criticism for appearing overly favorable to Russia, with key issues including Ukrainian territorial......

US announces sweeping sanctions against Russia's 2 largest oil firms

The United States has launched its most comprehensive economic measures against Russia, targeting its two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, as efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine remain stagnant. The sanctions, announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on October 21, 2025, represent a......

EU and US coordinate new Russia sanctions as peace efforts falter

The European Union and the United States are stepping up their coordination on sanctions against Russia amid stalled peace efforts in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US Vice President JD Vance recently held a phone call to discuss maintaining a unified......