
US tells Russia sanctions relief will wait until war in Ukraine ends
Bessent reportedly told Siluanov that U.S. sanctions pressure on Russia will not ease before the war in Ukraine ends.

Bessent reportedly told Siluanov that U.S. sanctions pressure on Russia will not ease before the war in Ukraine ends.

The U.S. has removed Syria from its terrorism sponsorship list after nearly 50 years, signaling new economic opportunities and shifting geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East.

The US ended its temporary easing of sanctions on Russian oil, a move that had bolstered Russia's revenues amid global energy price volatility and geopolitical tensions.

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Beijing to discuss key issues including Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing trade disputes, signaling a potential recalibration of Sino-American relations.

The US will not extend sanctions exemptions allowing purchases of Russian and Iranian oil products at sea, tightening energy restrictions amid geopolitical tensions and economic consequences.

The US has extended its temporary waiver on sanctions against Russian oil exports until May 16, 2024, amid rising energy prices and complex geopolitical factors affecting global markets.