russia news - Search News

Russia, Japan

The New York Times · 1h

U.S. Imposes New Sanctions to Squeeze Russia’s Energy Sector

The Biden administration is cracking down on the Russian “shadow fleet” and taking steps to curb oil and gas production.

The Washington Post · 11h

Japan imposes new sanctions on Russia

Japan on Friday approved additional sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine, including freezing the assets of dozens of individuals and groups and banning exports to dozens of organizations i

Japan's new sanctions are 'significant blow to Russia’s military-industrial complex,' Zelensky says

The new measures targeted individuals and entities from Russia, China, the United Arab Emirates, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Thailand, Turkey, and North Korea.

Daily Wrap on MSN · 11h

Japan tightens sanctions on Russia, targets banks and exports

Japan has announced new sanctions against 11 individuals, 3 banks, and 29 companies from Russia. The sanctions also encompass export restrictions for 22 Russian organisations and 335 products. These measures are scheduled to be implemented on 23rd January.

Regtechtimes on MSN · 11h

Japan Expands Sanctions Amid North Korea-Russia Military Cooperation

Japan announced a significant expansion of sanctions against Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine. This move is part of an international effort to increase pressure on Russia and stop the ongoing conflict.

Kyodo News on MSN · 13h

Japan expands sanctions target list over Russian invasion of Ukraine

Japan on Friday added 11 people and 32 organizations in Russia, as well as a North Korean individual and a Georgian bank, to its list of sanctions over the Russian war in Ukraine. The government also said it has decided to ban exports to an additional 53 organizations,

Russia, Western sanctions and Shadow fleet

The Washington Post on MSN · 3h

Biden administration sanctions Russia’s oil giants and tanker fleet

The White House, now unconcerned about the effect on gas prices and inflation, blacklisted two of Russia’s biggest oil producers and nearly 200 tanker ships.

Seattle Times · 2h

Shadow fleet of tankers keeps Russia’s oil money flowing despite Western sanctions

The Group of Seven democracies have sought to crimp Russia’s oil export earnings that help fund the war against Ukraine.

Russia's Ghost Fleet In Focus As West Sanctions Key Oil Sector

Russia's shadow, or ghost, fleet was back in focus Friday after the country was hit by Western sanctions on its key oil sector.

Russia, Moldova

CNN on MSN · 6h

A Russia-backed sliver of Moldova is fast running out of energy. Here’s what to know

In the capital of Transnistria, a Kremlin-backed microstate sandwiched between Moldova and Ukraine, the festive New Year’s lights have gone dark ahead of schedule. This separatist sliver of Moldova will run out of energy in three weeks,

The Associated Press on MSN · 7h

Moldovans grapple with outages as energy crisis grips pro-Russia region

Every time planned electrical outages are imposed on his village in southern Moldova, 73-year-old retiree Vasili Donici passes the time by solving crosswords and puzzles in a room he illuminates using a small gas lamp.

Intellinews on MSN · 1d

BALKAN BLOG: Giving free energy to Transnistria could thwart Russia’s plans for Moldova

By Iulian Ernst in Bucharest Moldova will certainly not provide free gas to separatist Transnistria region, government spokesperson Daniel Voda said on January 8 at one of the press conferences held daily since Gazprom cut gas supplies on January 1.

Ukraine, Russia and Zaporizhzhia

Reuters on MSN · 2h

Russia accuses Ukraine of striking supermarket in Donetsk

Russia accused Ukraine on Friday of carrying out a missile strike on a supermarket in the Russian-controlled city of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine. There were conflicting reports about casualties: local officials said up to four people had been wounded,

Associated Press · 1d

Ukraine president says deadly Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia ‘absolutely deliberate’

Ukraine president says deadly Russian strike on Zaporizhzhia ‘absolutely deliberate’ Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

Zaporizhzhia Hit: Russian Missile Attack Claims 13 Lives in Ukraine

A Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia claimed at least 13 civilian lives and injured around 30 others.

Trump, Russia and Greenland

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

Kremlin, on Trump Remarks on Greenland and Canada, Says Russia Has Arctic Interests

A polar bear family group, consisting of an adult female and two cubs, crosses glacier ice in Southeast Greenland in this handout photograph taken in September 2016. NASA OMG/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo MOSCOW (Reuters) - The Kremlin on Thursday said that Russia had strategic national interests in the Arctic when asked to comment on U.

BBC on MSN · 1d

Russia keeping close eye on Trump's claim to Greenland

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Russia is closely monitoring the situation, after US President-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out military action to take Greenland from Denmark. Peskov said the Arctic was in Russia's "sphere of national and strategic interests and it is interested in peace and stability there".

Trump’s push to control Greenland echoes US purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867

Talk of a takeover of Greenland may seem fanciful. But it wouldn’t be the first time the U.S. was able to procure a piece of the Arctic. The U.S. bought Alaska from Russia in 1867. To mark the 150th anniversary of the sale in 2017,

18mon MSN

Protesters say Fico dragging Slovakia to Russia in Ukraine gas dispute

Thousands of protesters in the Slovak capital held banners and chanted slogans on Friday accusing Prime Minister Robert Fico ...

2hon MSN

U.S. Unveils New Sanctions Against Russia’s Energy Sector before Biden Departs

Washington now has freer hand in restricting Russian oil amid predictions of a global glut.

3hon MSN

Oil jumps 4%, Brent breaks $80 as traders worry about tougher Russia sanctions

Oil prices jumped more than 4% on Friday, with global benchmark Brent breaking $80 per barrel for the first time since ...

6h

Russia won't cancel Navalny's 'terrorist' status even though he's dead, widow says

Russia's financial watchdog has rejected a request to remove late opposition leader Alexei Navalny from its list of ...

1don MSN

Russia is feeling the full impact of sanctions and the strain could force an end to the war this year, think tank says

After three years of war, strict sanctions, and dwindling oil prices, the odds are stacked against the Kremlin in 2025, a ...

Results that may be inaccessible to you are currently showing.

Hide inaccessible results