Which side can maintain domestic support as the war costs regular citizens could also determine the outcome in Ukraine.
Tag: Embargoes and Sanctions
Biden Bans Oil Imports From Russia, Warning Gas Prices Will Rise
Officials said President Biden had struggled for days over the move amid deep concerns about accelerating the already rapid rise in the price of gasoline.
How Russia’s War in Ukraine Complicates the Iran Nuclear Deal
With the world eager to wean itself from Russian oil after the invasion of Ukraine, negotiators appeared close to signing a revived nuclear pact with Iran and lifting sanctions. Then Moscow put up a hurdle.
Venezuela Could Be Fill-in for Russian Oil, But Critics Fear Aiding Maduro
U.S. officials are reportedly considering easing sanctions on Venezuelan crude as oil prices have skyrocketed.
A 459-Foot Mystery in a Tuscan Port: Is It a Russian’s Superyacht?
As European authorities go after the luxury assets of oligarchs close to Vladimir Putin, a superyacht cloaked in secrecy has come under investigation.
Biden Officials Weigh Russian Oil Ban as Gas Prices Soar
Global stocks dipped on Monday as U.S. officials discussed an oil cutoff, and gas prices hit a national average above $4, up more than 10 percent in a week.
What We Know About Brittney Griner’s Detention in Russia
The W.N.B.A. star was stopped at an airport outside Moscow and accused of carrying hashish oil in her luggage. She is expected to remain in custody through her trial.
US Officials Travel to Venezuela, a Russia Ally, as the West Isolates Putin
The trip is the highest-level visit by American officials to Caracas in years, driven by a desire to separate Russia from its remaining Latin American allies.
How the West Marshaled a Stunning Show of Unity Against Russia
In a few frantic days, the West threw out the playbook it used for decades against the Kremlin and isolated Russia with unparalleled sanctions and penalties.
With Sanctions, U.S. and Europe Aim to Punish Putin and Fuel Russian Unrest
The Biden administration and European officials are crushing the Russian economy and stirring mass anxiety to pressure President Vladimir V. Putin to end his war in Ukraine.