Mar 08 Shell says it will no longer purchase Russian oil and natural gas, shuts down Russian operations By Danica Kirka, Associated Press Shell says it will stop buying Russian oil and natural gas, and shut down service stations and other operations in the country amid international pressure for companies to sever ties over the invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Mar 04 Global trade suffers as Russia continues attacks on Ukraine By Joshua Goodman, Associated Press Sanctions on Russia are starting to wreak havoc on global trade, with potentially devastating consequences for energy and grain importers while also generating ripple effects across a world still struggling to overcome pandemic-induced supply chain disruptions. Continue reading
Feb 25 WATCH: U.S. respects ‘bravery’ and ‘heroism’ of Russians protesting war against Ukraine, says State Department By News Desk State Department spokesman Ned Price on Friday praised peaceful protests in Russia against that country's invasion of Ukraine, saying the U.S. "deeply" respected protesters. Continue reading
Apr 15 U.S. expels Russian diplomats, imposes new round of sanctions By Eric Tucker, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press The White House is announcing the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats and announcing a new round of sanctions against Russia. Continue reading
Mar 02 U.S. sets sanctions over Russia opposition leader’s poisoning By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The Biden administration announced sanctions of Russian officials and businesses Tuesday related to the poisoning and jailing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Continue reading
Feb 12 Russia says it’s ready for split if EU imposes new sanctions By Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Asked if Russia is heading toward a split with the European Union, Lavrov answered: "We proceed from the assumption that we are ready for that."… Continue reading
Aug 11 New U.S. sanctions could pitch Russia relations to new low By Susannah George, Vladimir Isachenkov, Associated Press Russia typically brushes off new U.S. sanctions. Not this time. Continue reading
Aug 09 Watch 5:20 What new U.S. sanctions for Skripal attack say to Russia The Trump administration on Wednesday announced new sanctions on Russia in response to Moscow’s use of a nerve agent on a former Russian double-agent and his daughter earlier this year in Britain. Russia has denied any involvement. William Brangham gets… Continue watching
Aug 08 U.S. to impose sanctions on Russia over nerve agent attack on former spy By Associated Press The United States will impose sanctions on Russia for its use of a nerve agent in an attempt to kill a former Russian spy and his daughter in Britain. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 5:18 New round of U.S. sanctions target Putin-connected oligarchs, officials By PBS News Hour The Trump administration announced new sanctions to punish Russia for "malign activity" around the world, targeting 24 Russian government officials and tycoons. John Yang speaks to special correspondent Ryan Chilcote about what makes the latest round different from previous actions… Continue watching