Russia, Donald Trump

Treasury nominee calls for stronger Russia sanctions and Fed independence at confirmation panel
U.S. Treasury nominee Scott Bessent on Thursday faced sharp questions from both Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the future of an IRS tax filing system that Republicans have called to be cut.
Trump Treasury Nominee Scott Bessent: More Sanctions Could Bring Russia "To The Table" On Ukraine
Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's nominee for Treasury Secretary, said during a confirmation hearing Thursday that he is "perplexed" that the Biden administration did not impose more sanctions and tariffs on Russia's economy.
Trump Team Readies Oil Sanctions Plan for Russia Deal, Iran Squeeze
Advisers to President-elect Donald Trump are crafting a wide-ranging sanctions strategy to facilitate a Russia-Ukraine diplomatic accord in the coming months while at the same time squeezing Iran and Venezuela,
Trump Treasury pick Bessent backs Fed independence, dollar, sanctions on Russian oil
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said on Thursday that the dollar should remain the world's reserve currency, the Federal Reserve should stay independent, and that he is ready to impose tougher sanctions on Russia's oil sector.
Trump Team Readies Oil Sanctions Plan for Russia Deal
Advisers to President-elect Donald Trump are crafting a wide-ranging sanctions strategy to facilitate a Russia-Ukraine diplomatic accord in the coming months.
Donald Trump’s Treasury pick stresses need for tougher sanctions on Russian oil
The comments on Thursday by Donald Trump’s nominee to be Treasury secretary pushed up oil prices, as traders considered the prospect of tighter global crude supply. The new administration is also expected to target Iranian and Venezuelan oil with tougher sanctions as Trump seeks to increase economic pressure on the US’s adversaries.
Trump's Treasury pick Bessent calls for stronger sanctions on Russia over Ukraine war
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, said he "100%" supports raising sanctions on Russian oil producers if the future president requests doing so.
Trump team devises dual sanctions strategy on Russia and oil
Bloomberg reports that Donald Trump's advisers are formulating a sanctions strategy to broker an agreement between Russia and Ukraine and increase pressure on Iran and Venezuela. The agency notes that two scenarios have been crafted.
US announces ‘Trump-proof’ sanctions against Russia
Under measures announced by the US Treasury on Wednesday, around 100 entities from the finance, energy and defence sectors are to be relisted under an unusual sanctions law which requires that Congress be given 30 days to consider any delistings.
Trump’s Secretary of State nominee floats lifting Russia sanctions to secure peace
Rubio emphasized that the goal of President-elect Donald Trump and his administration is to ensure that “the killing stops.” “It’s very hard to reach an agreement or a deal that starts with a ceasefire and ends with a peace agreement if both sides don’t have certain leverage,

US Issues Fresh Round of Sanctions Against Russia

US steps up Russia sanctions, placing threat of more sanctions on businesses partnering with Russia
The U.S. Treasury Department is expanding the web of sanctions on companies and institutions supporting Russia’s war efforts ...
Bessent open to increasing sanctions on Russia
Treasury Secretary-nominee Scott Bessent told senators Thursday that he would be “100 percent on board” with increasing ...
Oil retreats slightly after boost from US crude draw, Russia sanctions
Oil prices fell back slightly on Thursday, a day after settling at multi-month highs on U.S. President Joe Biden's latest ...
Hungary Says EU Should Talk to Trump Before Russia Sanctions Renewal Decision
BRUSSELS (Reuters) - Hungary has not yet decided whether to support the rollover of European Union sanctions on Russia due at the end of this month and believes the EU should decide on the matter only ...