Bipartisan senators reach deal on stalled Russian sanctions bill

Bipartisan senators welcome deal with Trump on stalled Russia sanctions bill  

A bipartisan group of senators announced Friday they reached an agreement with the White House on language for a Russia sanctions bill stalled in Congress for more than a year. “We are proud to announce that we have reached an agreement with the Trump Administration to move our updated Russia sanctions legislation forward, Sens. Lindsey...

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— A group of U.S. senators has announced that they have reached an agreement with the administration of President Donald Trump on a new bill imposing sanctions on Russia, which would give the head of state the authority to introduce restrictions on the purchase of Russian energy resources.The spirit of Anchorage, no other way.@Intelslava

US Senators Reach Deal With Trump on Bill Targeting Buyers of Russian Energy

Republican and Democratic senators said they had agreed with Trump on updated legislation allowing tariffs and sanctions against countries purchasing Russian energy. The bill is expected to be unveiled soon.

US senators to advance bill on Russia energy sanctions that could impact India

Four US Senators reached an agreement to advance sanctions on countries buying Russian energy, potentially impacting India and others.

Trump OKs new tariffs on Russian oil in bid to end Ukraine war

The Trump administration will support a draft bill that would impose heavy financial penalties on purchasers of Russian oil, adding to economic pressure on Moscow, all in an effort to bring Russia’s four-year war on Ukraine to a close, sources told CBS News. Senators Graham and Blumenthal told CBS News that the Trump White House []...Click to read more

Press review: US-Iran truce strains and EU struggles on new Russia sanctions

Top stories from the Russian press on Wednesday, July 1st

Trump Backs Bill to Punish Russian Oil Buyers, Putting India in Washington’s Crosshairs

The Trump administration said it will back a bipartisan Senate bill imposing heavy tariffs on buyers of Russian oil, naming India and China as Moscow's largest clients. The measure, championed by Sen. Lindsey Graham after his Kyiv visit, is designed to squeeze Kremlin war financing.

EU weighs scaled-back visa ban on former Russian military personnel, with Italy and France opposing stricter restrictions

EU member states are negotiating a scaled-back visa ban on Russian military personnel after Italy and France objected to the original proposal, Euronews reports. Under the revised measure, restrictions would apply only to short-term visas and only to those who took direct part in the war in Ukraine.

With US sanctions temporarily lifted, is Iranian crude back on the menu?

The US-Iran deal waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales, but Washington will need further steps to meaningfully shift global crude trade and ensure clearer visibility into Iranian oil transactions. The post With US sanctions temporarily lifted, is Iranian crude back on the menu? appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Without Patriarch Kirill: EU's 21st Russia sanctions package may be approved on 13 July

The European Union's 21st Russia sanctions package could be approved on Monday 13 July, during a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels.

General Staff says Ukraine knocked out 42% of Russia’s refining and cost industry $13.5 billion since August 2025

Ukraine's long-range sanctions have reached refineries 1,100 km inside Russia and pushed fuel rationing into Moscow.

US Authorizes Iranian Oil Sales in Major Shift on Sanctions

WASHINGTON, Jun 23: The United States on Monday announced a broad sanctions waiver for Iran’s energy sector, authorizing the sale and transport of Iranian oil, allowing payments to...

Baku, Washington expand strategic agenda beyond energy

Azerbaijan’s Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov highlighted the continued development of the Azerbaijan–U.S. strategic partnership following a meeting with a delegation led by U.S. Senator Steve Daines.

Kazakhstan, Georgia sign package of strategic agreements in Astana

Kazakhstan, Georgia sign package of strategic agreements in Astana

Lavrov says Russia won't bend again on Ukraine, cites talks with Trump in Alaska

According to Lavrov, Putin agreed to proposals put forward by the United States during the Alaska meeting and reached an understanding with Trump on how the fighting in Ukraine could be brought to an end and how broader discussions could proceed afterwards. Lavrov said Russia remained committed to those agreements and would not support alternative interim arrangements or bend to ultimatums.

Iran and U.S. Settle Deal for Oil Exports and Hormuz Transit

Iranian Parliament Speaker Muhammad Bagher Ghalibaf announced on Monday a bilateral agreement with the United States, brokered in Switzerland and mediated by Islamabad, securing the phased release of 12 billion in frozen Iranian assets and a 60-day U.S. sanctions waiver on crude oil exports, in exchange for Tehran’s commitment to ensure open transit through the []

U.S. lifts sanctions on Iranian oil

News Updates From CLG CLG News Jun 23, 2026 All links and summaries are here. U.S. lifts sanctions on Iranian oil | 22 June 2026 | The U.S. has issued a temporary sanctions waiver for Iran’s oil sector, authorizing the production, sale, delivery, and import of Iranian crude [] The post U.S. lifts sanctions on Iranian oil first appeared on Attack the System.

A rewarded regime and an unfinished fight

Critics in both major U.S. parties insist that any sanctions relief for Iran run through Congress and that a final deal carry real enforcement, no expiration dates and the removal of Iran’s uranium.

Russia welcomes US-Iran ceasefire but says lasting peace will take time

Kremlin foreign policy aide Yury Ushakov says Russia's proposals on Iranian enriched uranium remain on table

Russian Foreign Ministry: Europe views negotiations with Russia as cover for new escalation

Russian Foreign Ministry: Europe views negotiations with Russia as cover for new escalation

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Russian President Putin acknowledges fuel supply problems | DW News

Russian President Vladimir Putin has acknowledged a "deficit" in fuel supplies, with shortages and long queues reported at petrol stations across the country. The situation follows a wave of Ukrainian drone strikes targeting oil refineries and energy infrastructure, which analysts say has disrupted production and forced authorities to impose export curbs and rationing measures in several regions. #dwnews #ukrainewar #putin For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv hits 12 Russian oil tankers as Putin grapples with nationwide fuel shortages

Kyiv has amped up its attacks on Russian tankers in recent days

Limited potential for Indian refiners to buy Iranian crude post sanctions reprieve

Payment concerns, temporary lifting of sanctions among issues that will curb purchase of Iranian crude oil, says sources

Trump Says US Will Lift Sanctions on Turkey

President Donald Trump told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan that he would lift sanctions. In 2020, Trump imposed sanctions on Turkey because Ankara agreed to buy an advanced Russian missile defense system. “We’re going to be taking the sanctions off,” Trump said in a meeting with Erdoğan on Tuesday. “It’s time to do that. We []

What US sanctions relief on Iranian oil means for global energy market

New York [US], June 23, (ANI): The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil and petrochemical exports, a move that will allow Tehran to transact with international trading partners freely and even receive payments in dollars. 'Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and a major reconstruction development plan launched for Iran,' Iranian forei

NATO summit: Trump lifts sanctions on Turkey, renews Greenland push

NATO summit: Trump lifts sanctions on Turkey, renews Greenland push

U.S. sanctions struggle to curb Iran, Russia, North Korea evasion tactics - WSJ

U.S. sanctions struggle to curb Iran, Russia, North Korea evasion tactics - WSJ

Trump says US will lift CAATSA sanctions on Turkey, consider F-35 sale

The US president has announced that sanctions on Turkey over its purchase of Russian missile batteries will be lifted.