Keywords: Sanctions


Sanctioned Russian Oil Tanker heads to Cuba as Trump downplays concerns

A Russian oil tanker under international sanctions is expected to arrive in Cuba, carrying a significant shipment of crude oil as the island faces a deepening energy crisis. The vessel is reportedly transporting hundreds of thousands of barrels and is heading toward a major Cuban port. Cuba, home to......

United States eases restrictions to boost investment in Venezuelan minerals

The United States has taken new steps to ease certain sanctions on Venezuela, aiming to encourage foreign investment in the country’s vast mineral resources, particularly gold. The decision reflects a broader shift in Washington’s policy toward reopening key sectors of the Venezuelan economy. According......

Zelenskiy calls on allies to maintain pressure on Russia ahead of US talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged international partners on Sunday to continue applying sanctions pressure on Russia, ahead of a second day of discussions between Ukrainian and U.S. delegations aimed at exploring ways to end the four-year conflict. The war began after Russia launched a full-scale......

Asian refiners turn to Iranian oil after temporary U.S. sanctions waiver

Oil refiners across Asia are reassessing their supply strategies following a temporary decision by the United States to ease restrictions on Iranian crude exports. The move comes amid concerns over tightening global energy supplies and rising market volatility. In India, several refiners are preparing......

Russian oil tankers rerouted from China to India after US sanctions waiver

Several tankers carrying Russian crude originally bound for China have changed course mid-voyage and are now heading to India, as Indian refiners take advantage of a temporary US sanctions waiver to secure discounted supplies amid a global energy crisis. The Aframax tanker Aqua Titan, loaded with Urals......

US waives sanctions on deals involving Venezuela’s PDVSA

The United States government has issued a new general license that waives certain sanctions on transactions involving Venezuela’s state‑owned oil company, Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A. (PDVSA), according to the U.S. Treasury Department. This move marks a significant shift in Washington's......

Russian oil revenues surge after US sanctions waiver boosts exports

Russia’s oil revenues recorded a sharp weekly increase after a temporary US sanctions waiver and rising global prices linked to tensions with Iran triggered a rapid market reversal, easing months of pressure on Moscow’s energy income. Seaborne oil export revenues rose by about 890 million......

Cubans call for dialogue with the United States amid rising tensions

As tensions escalate between Cuba and the United States, many Cubans are expressing a clear preference for dialogue over confrontation. Recent developments, including stricter economic pressure and an ongoing energy crisis, have intensified the debate on the island’s future and its relationship......

Ukraine War: Slovakia supports sanctions on Russia as Belgium calls for negotiations

The war in Ukraine continues to reshape political positions across Europe as governments debate how to respond to the prolonged conflict with Russia. Since the launch of Russia’s large-scale invasion of Ukraine on 24 February 2022, the war has triggered sweeping sanctions, military aid packages......