Latest US Sanctions on Russian Oil Are a Big Deal

Trump Team Readies Oil Sanctions Plan for Russia Deal, Iran Squeeze
Advisers to President-elect Donald Trump are crafting a wide-ranging sanctions strategy to facilitate a Russia-Ukraine diplomatic accord in the coming months while at the same time squeezing Iran and Venezuela,
Trump Team Readies Oil Sanctions Plan for Russia Deal
Advisers to President-elect Donald Trump are crafting a wide-ranging sanctions strategy to facilitate a Russia-Ukraine diplomatic accord in the coming months.
Donald Trump’s Treasury pick stresses need for tougher sanctions on Russian oil
The comments on Thursday by Donald Trump’s nominee to be Treasury secretary pushed up oil prices, as traders considered the prospect of tighter global crude supply. The new administration is also expected to target Iranian and Venezuelan oil with tougher sanctions as Trump seeks to increase economic pressure on the US’s adversaries.
Iran, Russia Enter Into Trump Crosshairs for New Oil Sanctions
The oil revenues of Iran, Russia and Venezuela have come into the crosshairs of President-elect Donald Trump, who is preparing a wide-ranging sanctions package that could have dramatic effects on energy markets.
Trump team developing tougher sanctions on Russian oil — report
The overarching goal is to compel Russia to negotiate a peace deal with Ukraine. If Moscow signals willingness to agree to a ceasefire, the developing strategy envisages easing restrictions on Russian trade.
Trump team devises dual sanctions strategy on Russia and oil
Bloomberg reports that Donald Trump's advisers are formulating a sanctions strategy to broker an agreement between Russia and Ukraine and increase pressure on Iran and Venezuela. The agency notes that two scenarios have been crafted.
Trump's team prepares oil sanctions plan to increase pressure on Russia and Iran, Bloomberg says
Advisers to President-elect Donald Trump are developing a wide-ranging sanctions strategy to help facilitate a diplomatic agreement between Russia and Ukraine in the coming months while simultaneously putting pressure on Iran and Venezuela.
The Longest Airline Routes Out Of Russia Have One Thing In Common
Russia's longest flights are to the tropical beaches of Venezuela, Bali, and Cuba (destinations free from Western sanctions).
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Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro sworn in for third presidential term as opposition decries ‘coup’
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Venezuela detains 3 Ukrainians, accuses them of 'terror' plot
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Rubio warns of growing Iranian influence in Venezuela, drone threats in hemisphere
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US sanctions on Venezuela: Debate continues over oil export permits
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John Bolton's Advice to Rubio on Venezuela: 'Don't Let Maduro Think He Won'
As Nicolás Maduro is inaugurated for a controversial third term, Bolton urges the incoming administration to isolate the ...
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Russia with plans for military bases in Nicaragua, Cuba and Venezuela
The list includes Vietnam, Cuba, Venezuela, Nicaragua, the Seychelles, Singapore and several other countries Shoigu in remarks carried by Russian news agencies also revealed that the military was ...
Venezuela Releases Detained Free-speech Advocate
The head of a leading Venezuelan human rights group was released from detention Thursday, his NGO said, after nine days in ...
Venezuela condemns new US and European sanctions
Venezuela on Saturday condemned new sanctions that the U.S., Britain, and the European Union imposed the previous day, when ...
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The Trump Team’s Dilemma: How To Handle Venezuela’s Dictator Maduro
Dismantling this regime will require strategic sanctions and diplomatic pressure,' a former Venezuelan intelligence official ...