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West works to deepen Russia sanctions after Putin escalates threats to Ukraine

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Lorne Cook, Associated Press

How do American leaders and their allies intend to respond if President Vladimir Putin seeks to escalate his way out of a bad situation on Ukraine’s battlefields, and makes good on renewed threats of annexing territory or even using nuclear weapons?…

Oklahoma has only slightly increased oil and gas production during the Ukraine war. Here's why

By Adam Kemp

President Joe Biden has been calling on U.S. oil and gas companies to drill more. In Oklahoma, one of the nation's most productive oil regions, producers say there are hurdles to meet that demand, even though they want the president…

How tough sanctions against Russia could permanently reshape the global economy

By Paul Solman, Diane Lincoln Estes

The rise of oil prices since Russia invaded Ukraine five weeks ago is one key part of the larger economic fallout from the war and from the tough sanctions the U.S. and many other countries have imposed on Russia in…

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Burning through gas money? Here are some ways to help you save on fuel

By Tom Krisher, Associated Press

Fueled largely by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, gas prices worldwide have skyrocketed.

What will a U.S. ban on Russian oil accomplish?

By Cathy Bussewitz, Matthew Daly, Associated Press

With Russia intensifying its war on Ukraine, killing civilians and triggering a mass refugee crisis, President Joe Biden announced a U.S. ban on imported Russian oil.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.