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US hits Russian oil with toughest sanctions yet in bid to give Ukraine, Trump leverage

By Timothy Gardner, Daphne Psaledakis, Nidhi Verma and Dmitry Zhdannikov WASHINGTON/NEW DELHI/LONDON (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden's administration imposed its broadest package of sanctions so far targeting Russia's oil and gas revenues on Friday,

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US to impose sanctions on Russian oil fleet, document shows

The United States will impose some of the harshest sanctions yet on Russia's oil industry, according to a purported U.S. Treasury document circulating among traders in Europe and Asia that drove global oil prices 3% higher on Friday.

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Sweeping new U.S. sanctions target Russia's oil production and exports

The U.S. Departments of Treasury and State Friday applied new sanctions on Russia's oil production and exports. Sanctioned were oil companies, 183 ships, dozens of oil traders, insurance companies and energy officials.

Maduro, Venezuela and rejected sanctions

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US slaps new sanctions on Venezuela officials as Maduro inaugurated

The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on eight Venezuelan officials and increased to $25 million the reward it is offering for the arrest of President Nicolas Maduro on the day of his inauguration to a third term following a disputed election last year.

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US Raises Pressure on Venezuela’s Maduro as He Starts New Term

The US on Friday ramped up pressure on Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro and his regime, including raising a reward for his arrest on narcotics charges and new sanctions on officials in response to his contested election and crackdown on opposition.

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Venezuela latest: Nicolás Maduro takes office as global backlash and sanctions mount

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was sworn in for a third six-year term after a reelection widely viewed as illegitimate and as his administration grows increasingly brazen in cracking down on its

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New US Sanctions Take 'Sweeping Action' Against Russia's Energy Sector

The new sanctions target "Russia's key source of revenue" for funding its war against Ukraine, Treasury Secretary Yellen said ...

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US and UK will target Russia’s energy sector with new sanctions as Biden prepares to leave office

Biden administration officials say the sanctions are being imposed now because they are not likely to add to inflation ...

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Chinese hackers breached US government office that assesses foreign investments for national security risks

Chinese hackers breached the US government office that reviews foreign investments for national security risks, two US ...

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Lame Duck Biden Imposes New Russian Sanctions Now That Energy Prices, Ukraine War Escalation Won’t Hurt Dems

The Biden administration announced major sanctions against the Russian energy sector on Friday, escalating tensions with ...

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US sanctions top Hungarian official for alleged corruption while in office

A senior Hungarian government official close to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was on Tuesday hit with U.S. sanctions for his ...

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US sanctions top Hungary minister over 'corruption'

The United States announced sanctions against the head of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's cabinet on Tuesday for his ...

US Unveils Sweeping Sanctions Against Russia's Energy Sector

The United States announced widespread sanctions against Russia's energy sector Friday, designating more than 180 ships and two major oil companies just days before outgoing President Joe Biden leaves ...

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Trump issues warning to Maduro as Venezuelan leader enters third term, US expands sanctions

President-elect Donald Trump issued a warning to Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who entered his third term Friday, that ...

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