Elon Musk says Starlink will seek exemptions to sanctions on Iran
Starlink will seek exemptions from sanctions on Iran so that the internet service can be provided to the country, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said on Monday.
China to sanction chief executives at Boeing Defense and Raytheon for selling arms to Taiwan
The Chinese government is planning on sanctioning the chief executives at Boeing Defense and Raytheon for their roles in selling arms to Taiwan, which China sees as a threat.
Russia, China continue energy cooperation despite sanctions
Russia and China are expected to continue their energy cooperation despite international sanctions that not only target Moscow but entities that work with it amid its war in Ukraine.
Russia blames Western sanctions for pipeline shutdown, while Ukraine accuses the Kremlin of energy 'blackmail'
Russia claimed Monday that Western sanctions have prevented Gazprom from doing necessary maintenance on Nord Stream 1, which carries natural gas to Germany.
Russia's Gazprom slashes natural gas flow to Germany
Gazprom further reduced natural gas flows through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to Germany on Monday as Europe scrambles for alternative energy supplies.
EU plans another hit on Moscow revenue, goes after Russian gold: report
European Union looks to hit Russia's gold industry in its latest round of sanctions in an attempt to hit Moscow financially amid its war in Ukraine.
Seized superyacht owned by Russian oligarch arrives in Hawaii flying American flag
A massive luxury superyacht linked to Russian oligarch Suleiman Kerimov sailed into Hawaii's Honolulu Harbor flying an American flag on Thursday.
EU nears Russia oil sanctions agreement, with carve-out for pipelines
A new proposed agreement for sanctions against Russian oil could draw more countries in by allowing an exception for pipelines, but it may be too weak for some.
Russia could default on debt payments after US doesn't extend license to pay bondholders
Russia may default on international debt for the first time since the Bolshevik Revolution after the U.S. chose not to extend its license to Russia to pay bondholders.
Putin issues decree to hit 'unfriendly' nations with export blocks in potential blow to global economy
Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a retaliatory decree Tuesday to hit “unfriendly” states with export blocks in a move that could further hinder the global market.
Yellen flexes muscle in Russia fight, warns nation against flouting sanctions
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Wednesday warned of major consequences for countries that undermine the sanctions that the U.S. and its Western allies have imposed on Russia over the war in Ukraine war.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine could be stopped with a 'real embargo' of oil: former Putin economic adviser
If Western countries implemented a "real embargo" on Russian oil and gas, then Putin's invasion of Ukraine could come to a halt in just a couple of months, a former chief economic adviser to Putin told the BBC.
Biden administration to impose new Russia sanctions banning all new investment in Russia
President Biden's administration is set to announce a slew of sanctions against Russia on Wednesday as the country's invasion of Ukraine continues.
Russian steel giant on brink of debt default as sanctions hammer Moscow
A major Russian steel company is on the verge of default after Citigroup froze its debt payment.
US unveils fresh sanctions on Russia targeting defense companies, hundreds of lawmakers
The United States on Thursday announced a raft of new financial sanctions on Russian lawmakers and defense companies, further ratcheting up financial pressure on Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine.
Lawmakers, Yellen mull freezing Russian gold reserves
A bipartisan group of senators is working with the Treasury Department to prevent Russia from liquidating its giant stash of gold, potentially blocking one of the Kremlin's last methods for circumventing punishing financial sanctions.
Russia may have avoided historic, $117M debt default for now
Russia appears to have averted a historic debt default after claiming on Friday that it fulfilled a critical interest rate payment on two dollar-denominated bonds.
Koch to continue running 2 glass facilities in Russia
Koch Industries is planning to continue running two glass manufacturing facilities in Russia, saying it doesn't want to hand over the plants to the Russian government.
Russia claims it made a critical bond payment to avoid $117M debt default
Russia claimed on Thursday that it had fulfilled a critical interest rate payment on two dollar-denominated bonds, potentially avoiding a historic debt default.
Russia on verge of $150B debt default as sanctions cripple economy
Russia spirals closer to a historic debt default that could ripple throughout the global economy after the U.S. and its European allies hit the Kremlin with a slew of crippling financial sanctions.

















