
US sanctions stance hardens at G20, signaling prolonged pressure on Russia
A reported warning from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to Russia at the G20 points to no sanctions relief before the war in Ukraine ends.

A reported warning from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to Russia at the G20 points to no sanctions relief before the war in Ukraine ends.

US President Trump announces an unprecedented economic war on Iran, threatening severe sanctions on countries supporting Tehran amid escalating regional tensions.

US forces disabled the steering of a Panama-flagged cargo ship trying to breach the Iran blockade in the Gulf of Oman, reinforcing control over the Strait of Hormuz.

Germany defends the International Criminal Court amid a US campaign to limit its jurisdiction, with the EU rejecting claims that the ICC threatens US sovereignty.

The US has extended the temporary license for Serbia’s NIS to operate under sanctions, allowing ongoing crude processing while ownership shifts from Gazprom to MOL Group.

US Treasury’s OFAC extends MOL’s deadline to June 16 to finalize acquisition of Gazprom’s stake in Serbia’s oil refiner NIS amid sanctions-induced disruptions.

The US Treasury has let expire its temporary waiver on sanctions for Russian oil shipments, ending a brief regulatory easing amid high energy prices.

President Trump announced positive US-Iran negotiations, nearing a deal to end conflict and initiate further talks on nuclear issues and sanctions.