Moscow to host World Weightlifting Championships
The 2030 World Weightlifting Championships will be held in Moscow, the press service of the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) announced.
anti-Russian sanctions
US Treasury extends license for negotiations on Lukoil's foreign assets
The US Department of the Treasury has once again extended a license that exempts negotiations concerning the sale of Lukoil's foreign assets from US sanctions.
Trump reveals when he may tighten sanctions on Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump said he would be ready to tighten unilateral sanctions against Russia "at any moment" if Washington and Moscow fail to reach an agreement on Ukraine.
Rubio explains why sanctions on Russian diesel fuel removed
U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the removal of sanctions on Russian diesel fuel as the move benefits Washington, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
Trump explains his refusal to tighten sanctions on Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that he could tighten sanctions on Russia whenever he chooses to do so.
Dmitriev calls Trumps decision on sanctions against Russia historic
U.S. President Donald Trump's suspension of the law of the deceased Senator Lindsey Graham (recognized in Russia as a terrorist and extremist) is a historic moment, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund Kirill Dmitriev said.
Trump orders not to apply sanctions against Russia
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a decree according to which he will not impose several sanctions based on the law on tightening restrictions against Russia.
Russia and US effectively resolve diesel supplies issues - Novak
All issues related to freight, insurance, and the supply of diesel to the U.S. have effectively been resolved, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said on the sidelines of Russian Energy Week.
Russian tankers could be exempted from US sanctions
According to media reports, the US administration is examining options to reduce diesel prices, including the removal of sanctions on Russian and Iranian tankers on condition that the vessels are sold to other operators.
US may ease sanctions on vessels-transporting Russian oil
The United States is looking at easing sanctions against vessels that have been used to ship oil from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela, Reuters reported, citing a U.S. official.
EU approved 22nd package of anti-Russian sanctions
The European Union approved the 22nd package of anti-Russian sanctions, including about 1,600 companies and individuals said to be associated with the Russian defense industry into the black list, EU diplomacy chief Kaja Kallas said.
EU Council extends sanctions against 3,000 people and entities linked to Russia
They will remain in effect until September 2029
Russia's trading partners reject US 'sanctions from hell' - Peskov
The U.S. law imposing sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas exports, which the press has described as "hellish sanctions," does not contribute to reviving bilateral relations or furthering the Ukrainian settlement, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
License for sale of Lukoil's foreign assets extended
The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has extended to October 22 the license authorizing negotiations and the entry into conditional agreements with Lukoil regarding the sale of Lukoil International GmbH, which holds the oil company's foreign assets, or any controlled entity.
Trump signs bill expanding anti-Russia sanctions 'from hell'
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a congressional bill designed to expand sanctions against Russia, the White House said in a statement released on Friday.
Beijing opposes Washington's anti-Russian sanctions
Beijing does not support restrictive measures adopted without UN Security Council approval, the Chinese Embassy in the US said, commenting on reports of "hellish" sanctions against Russia.
Kremlin comments on new US sanctions against Russia
Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov commented on the approval by the U.S. House of Representatives of a bill imposing restrictions on Russian oil and gas exports and their possible impact on the Ukrainian settlement.
US House approves bill on anti-Russia 'sanctions from hell'
The House of Representatives of the U.S. Congress has passed the bill to toughen anti-Russian sanctions previously approved by the U.S. Senate. The Republican-majority House voted 262 to 159 in favor of the bill. The …
Rome could resume Russian gas imports after Ukraine conflict ends
Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Matteo Salvini believes that returning to Russian gas purchases will be possible once the conflict in Ukraine is over.
US House committee advances new Russia sanctions bill
The U.S. House Rules Committee advanced a bill tightening sanctions against Russia and sent it to the full House of Representatives during a vote streamed on its website.
