US sanctions top Russian oil companies
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President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday that a planned meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin wasn't currently scheduled.
"Now is the time to stop the killing and for an immediate ceasefire," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said. "Given President Putin’s refusal to end this senseless war, Treasury is sanctioning Russia’s two largest oil companies that fund the Kremlin’s war machine.
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US reportedly readies new sanctions as Russia stalls on Ukraine peace talksThe sanctions could be imposed if Russian President Vladimir Putin shows no interest in meaningful negotiations and continues to delay ending Russia's war in Ukraine, Reuters reported.
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The US has imposed fresh sanctions on two of Russia’s largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, further aiming at Kremlin’s energy revenues.
Spot premiums in crude markets jumped on Thursday on expectations that U.S. sanctions on top Russian producers will spur China and India's demand for supplies from the Middle East, Africa and South America,
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Putin labeled the sanctions an "unfriendly act" that hampers improving relations between the US and Russia., World News, Times Now