Russia sanctions2 days agoUK armed forces helped US seizure of tanker, says MoDVenezuelan-linked Marinera was stopped by the US Coast Guard as it travelled through waters between Iceland and Scotland.2 days ago8 Nov 2025Hungarian PM 'got what he wanted' in talks with TrumpDonald Trump has exempted Hungary from sanctions over its continued purchases of Russian oil and gas for one year, a White House official has confirmed to BBC News.8 Nov 202523 Oct 2025Trump says Putin talks 'don't go anywhere' as he imposes new sanctions The US has announced new sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia's two largest oil companies, over continued fighting in Ukraine.23 Oct 202523 Oct 2025What's the significance of US sanctions on Russian oil?The new measures target Moscow's ability to fund its war machine, the US Treasury said.23 Oct 20256 Aug 2025On Ukraine's front line, twisted wreckage shows sanctions haven't yet stopped RussiaIn Kharkiv, investigators gather evidence of Russian attacks - and how it has dodged sanctions.6 Aug 202518 Jul 2025UK sanctions Russian spies for malicious activityThree Russian intelligence units and 18 officers have been sanctioned, the Foreign Office says.18 Jul 202523 Jun 2025Russia's economy is down but not outThe country's economy has been surprisingly resilient but there are underlying problems.23 Jun 202521 Jun 2025Rosenberg: Russian government clearly nervous as country faces economic challengesRussian minister Maxim Reshetnikov has warned that the country's economy was teetering "on the brink of recession".21 Jun 202529 May 2025How the West is helping Russia to fund its war on UkraineData shows that Russian fossil fuel revenues are three times higher than aid allocated to Ukraine.29 May 2025...