New anti-Russian sanctions agreed upon - source
EU member states' permanent representatives have approved a new package of sanctions targeting Russia, according to media reports citing sources.
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U.S. extends license for operations with sanctioned Lukoil
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has extended the license that authorizes negotiations and entry into contingent contracts with Russian oil company Lukoil for the sale of Lukoil International GmbH (LIG) or any companies it controls until February 28.
EU may present new package of sanctions against Russia by February 24
The European Union may announce the next package of sanctions against Russia by February 24, the Euractiv portal reported, citing an unnamed diplomat.
Russia to increase oil production to 3.8 bln barrels per year
Russia's annual oil production will increase in the medium term to 540 million tons per year, or 3.8 billion barrels per year, or 10.35 million barrels per day, Russia's Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.
U.S. Treasury prevents bank from purchasing LUKOIL assets
The U.S. Treasury has rejected an offer from the U.S. investment bank Xtellus Partners to buy foreign assets of Russian oil major Lukoil, Reuters reported, citing sources.
Hungary and Slovakia to jointly challenge EU ban on Russian energy
Hungary and Slovakia are preparing a joint lawsuit to the EU's planned ban on imports of Russian gas and oil, citing threats to their national energy security.
EU FMs to approve new package of anti-Russia sanctions
EU foreign ministers will discuss new sanctions against Russia, including blacklisting 40 tankers allegedly carrying Russian oil, the European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas said.
U.S. Treasury authorizes transactions for sale of Lukoil's foreign assets
Washington has issued a license for transactions for the sale of Lukoil's foreign assets until January 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) reported.
EU agrees on sanctions against Russian oil tankers
The EU representatives for the first time since the start of the special military operation agreed upon a block of sanctions outside the main sanction packages, a source in the diplomatic community in Brussels said.
TurkStream pipeline operator relocates to Hungary
The TurkStream gas pipeline operator will transfer its headquarters from the Netherlands to Hungary, Hungary's Foreign Affairs and Trade Minister Peter Szijjarto said.
U.S. backs Iraq plan to move Lukoil West Qurna-2 to American firm
The U.S. government is backing Iraq's plan to transfer Lukoil PJSC's stake in the West Qurna 2 oil field to a U.S. company.
UAE company interested in acquiring Lukoil's foreign assets
Abu Dhabi-based investment fund International Holding Company (IHC) has expressed interest in acquiring Lukoil’s foreign assets.
U.S. expands list of sanctions against Russia
The United States has imposed sanctions against five Russian citizens and seven companies allegedly associated with them under the pretext of combating cybercrime, according to relevant data on the website of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).
Trump to sign sanctions bill against Russia under certain conditions - report
U.S. President Donald Trump is willing to sign a bill tightening sanctions against Russia as long as he retains ultimate decision-making authority over any such measures, Reuters reported citing a senior White House official.
Trump threatens Russia's partners with sanctions
U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed the readiness to support a Congress bill imposing sanctions on countries doing business with Russia. …
U.S. removes anti-Russia sanctions on Karachaganak
The United States has decided to exempt the Karachaganak field development project, the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) and Tengizchevroil from sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil, according to General License No. 124B released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
Lukoil asks Washington to extend sanctions waiver
Russia's second-largest energy company Lukoil has filed for an extension to the U.S. Treasury's deadline which prohibits transactions with the Russian …
Russia-Turkey trade and economic ties developing steadily - MFA
Russia and Turkey have not yet resolved all issues related to mutual settlements affected by sanctions, Russia's charge d'affaires ad interim in Turkey Alexey Ivanov said on the sidelines of the 16th Asian Conference of the Valdai …
EU eyes more tariffs on imports from Russia
Seven EU countries have issued a joint call to impose tariffs on more Russian products, Politico reported.
EU stops issuing multiple-entry Schengen visas to Russians - report
The European Union has stopped issuing multiple-entry Schengen tourist visas to Russian citizens in most cases, Politico reported, citing European officials.
