#Sanctions

Russia Goes After Ukraine With Distant Strikes and New Tactics

Assaults on Ukraine have been intensifying even as President Trump has threatened new sanctions on Moscow, and now is preparing to meet with Russia’s leader....

09/08/2025 10:49 New York Times

Lifting sanctions on Putin for Trump meeting is a massive victory for Moscow

The location of Alaska is unexpected....

09/08/2025 09:20 Skynews

Can Russia’s Economy Withstand Trump’s Threats to Impose Sanctions?

The Russian economy was slowing even before President Trump’s latest threats. But the Kremlin has enough money to keep fighting in Ukraine....

08/08/2025 09:47 New York Times

Trump's deadline for Putin to agree to Ukraine ceasefire arrives

Donald Trump has rowed back on an earlier claim that he will only meet with Vladimir Putin if Volodymyr Zelenskyy is also at the summit - as a US deadline for Moscow to avoid further sanctions arrives....

08/08/2025 02:27 Skynews

Trump and Putin to Meet in ‘Coming Days,’ Kremlin Aide Confirms

A summit between President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin would come as the United States has urged Russia to agree to a cease-fire in Ukraine or face new sanctions....

07/08/2025 12:52 New York Times

With Sanctions Looming, Trump’s Envoy to Russia Meets With Putin

The envoy, Steve Witkoff, passed along “signals” from President Trump, according to an aide to President Vladimir V. Putin. Mr. Witkoff was making his fifth visit to Russia this year....

06/08/2025 19:13 New York Times

Donald Trump says ‘everyone agrees this war must come to a close’ after Witkoff meets Putin – as it happened

US president says ‘great progress was made’ as White House official says secondary sanctions on Russia still expected to be implemented on FridayWe are getting first pictures from inside the Kremlin showing Russia’s Putin welcoming Witkoff for their talks.Earlier today, Witkoff also went for a...

06/08/2025 17:46 The Guardian

World awaits Trump’s next move as Russia ceasefire deadline approaches

US president has been unusually reticent about plans to punish Russia if it does not agree to end Ukraine warEurope live – latest updatesAfter taking six months to conclude that Vladimir Putin may not be a kindred transactional authoritarian leader but an ideological nationalist seeking the return...

06/08/2025 14:53 The Guardian

Trump envoy to visit Moscow this week before deadline for ending Ukraine war

Steve Witkoff to travel to Moscow before US president’s Friday deadline after which new sanctions could be imposedDonald Trump’s special envoy is expected in Moscow days before the US president’s deadline on Friday for Russia to make progress on ending the war in Ukraine or face increased US s...

04/08/2025 16:58 The Guardian

US special envoy Steve Witkoff expected to visit Moscow on Wednesday – as it happened

Witkoff expected to visit Russia as latest deadline set by Donald Trump exires on Friday, requiring Putin to agree to a ceasefire or face sanctionsUS special envoy Steve Witkoff’s visit to Moscow is now expected to take place on Wednesday, Tass news agency reported citing sources.The latest deadli...

04/08/2025 15:34 The Guardian

Trump’s Envoy Is Expected to Visit Russia as U.S. Pushes for Peace Deal in Ukraine

President Trump has given an ultimatum to President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia to end the war in Ukraine or face U.S. sanctions....

04/08/2025 15:07 New York Times

India to still buy oil from Russia despite Trump threats, say officials

No pause on Russian imports by Indian oil firms who base decisions on ‘price, grade of crude, logistics and economic factors’Indian oil refineries will continue to buy oil from Russia, officials have said, before threatened US sanctions next week against Moscow’s trading partners over the war...

02/08/2025 12:48 The Guardian

Zelenskyy calls for direct talks with Putin after Russian president says he backs peace negotiations – as it happened

Ukrainian leader says talks should go ahead if Putin’s remarks are ‘signals of a genuine willingness to end the war’Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy responded to Putin’s comments, repeating that Ukraine is ready for talks at the leaders’ level “at any time.”“We have heard the...

01/08/2025 16:17 The Guardian

Trump Sharpens Sanctions Threat on Russia, While Admitting It May Not Work

“We’re going to put sanctions,” the president said, even before a deadline he had given Russia this week to engage in cease-fire negotiations had passed....

01/08/2025 03:29 New York Times

Russian Missile and Drone Attack Pummels Kyiv, Killing at Least 7

The assault, which killed at least 11 people in the Ukrainian capital, came soon after President Trump threatened new sanctions against Moscow if the bloodshed didn’t let up....

31/07/2025 15:53 New York Times

Tsunami warnings across Pacific as first waves hit Hawaii after earthquake off Russia | First Thing

Powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake triggers tsunami alerts in US and Japan. Plus, eight profound reasons to be hopeful for the futureDon’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up hereGood morning.One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded triggered a series of tsunami warnings and evacua...

30/07/2025 12:05 The Guardian

‘Action, not slogans’: Albanese dismisses pressure from Labor MPs to toughen Israel stance

The prime minister resists demands for more sanctions as clamour grows to follow UK and France in recognising PalestineFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese has criticised calls for further actions against Is...

30/07/2025 11:37 The Guardian

Wednesday briefing: Facing the reality of Gaza’s ‘unfolding’ famine

In today’s newsletter: As Keir Starmer announces caveated plans to recognise the Palestinian state, and UN-backed experts say the ‘worst-case scenario’ is under way, is opening the borders to allow aid in the only hope?Good morning. Humanitarians are running out of words to describe the horror...

30/07/2025 05:45 The Guardian

Overnight strikes on Ukraine kill 25 as Trump sets Russia new truce deadline

Missile attack on prison in frontline region of Zaporizhzhia kills 16 as Kyiv hopes for US action against MoscowRussia launched one of its deadliest night assaults on Ukraine for months in the early hours of Tuesday, the day after Donald Trump said he was setting a new deadline of “10 or 12 days...

29/07/2025 18:19 The Guardian

Abramovich business associate Eugene Shvidler fails to overturn UK sanctions

Supreme court dismisses appeal by Russian-born tycoon, in test case of sanctions regimeBusiness live – latest updatesA business associate of the oligarch Roman Abramovich has failed to overturn sanctions imposed on him after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, after a supreme court judgment seen as a...

29/07/2025 09:41 The Guardian

‘Beyond comprehension’ for Israel to claim there is no starvation crisis in Gaza, Australia PM says

Greens mount parliamentary push for Labor to level further sanctions on members of Israeli governmentFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAnthony Albanese says it is “beyond comprehension” that Israel’s prime minister,...

29/07/2025 07:04 The Guardian

Trump Gives Russia Less Than Two Weeks to End Its War in Ukraine

President Trump said he had decided to shorten a 50-day deadline he had given Russia to end the conflict or face punishing new sanctions....

28/07/2025 18:18 New York Times

Iran Says It Could Exit Nuclear Treaty if Europe Reimposes Sanctions

The warning from Iran’s deputy foreign minister came days before he is set to travel to Istanbul for nuclear talks with European counterparts....

23/07/2025 22:21 New York Times

Deferring to Trump, Senate Pulls Back on New Russia Sanctions

Republican leaders said they were ready to vote as soon as this month on punishing penalties against Moscow but have paused after President Trump threatened to act unilaterally within weeks....

23/07/2025 20:40 New York Times

Lammy ‘sickened’ by Israel’s targeting of starving Palestinians and threatens fresh sanctions

Foreign secretary says he deeply regrets that UK does not have power to end war and claims its arms are not used in GazaUK politics live – latest updatesThe UK foreign secretary has said he is “appalled, sickened” by the “grotesque” targeting of starving Palestinians seeking food by the Is...

22/07/2025 08:50 The Guardian

Lammy announces exposure of 18 Russian spies after UK cyber-attacks

Foreign secretary says two agents were involved in planting spyware on a device used by poisoning victim Yulia SkripalThe UK has exposed 18 Russian spies and their units responsible for cyber-attacks in Britain and hacking one of the victims of the Salisbury poisonings, David Lammy, the foreign secr...

18/07/2025 16:44 The Guardian

EU accused of ‘cruel and unlawful betrayal’ of Palestinians over failure to confront Israel

Stinging rebuke from Amnesty International follows EU ministers declining to endorse any sanctions over Gaza warMiddle East crisis – live updatesEurope live – latest updatesThe EU has been accused of a “cruel and unlawful betrayal” of Palestinians and European values after failing to take ac...

16/07/2025 09:06 The Guardian

Slovakia blocks EU move to impose new sanctions package on Russia – as it happened

EU foreign policy chief says ‘ball is in Slovakia’s court’ after leader Robert Fico blocked ‘imbecile’ proposal to ban Russian gas imports from 2028. This live blog is closedFrench foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot told reporters that he hoped the new language from the US and more sanctio...

15/07/2025 16:55 The Guardian

Trump does deal with Nato allies to arm Ukraine and warns Russia of severe sanctions

US president says he will supply Kyiv with billions of dollars of military equipment paid for by European alliesKyiv hails US weapons deal as Moscow dismisses Trump’s sanctions threatDonald Trump said he has sealed an agreement with Nato allies that will lead to large-scale arms deliveries to Ukra...

15/07/2025 15:51 The Guardian

First Thing: Trump does deal with Nato allies to arm Ukraine and warns Russia of severe sanctions

Deal involves Nato countries buying US weapons destined for Ukraine, in big shift in president’s approach to the war. Plus, a first glimpse of HBO’s Harry Potter TV seriesGood morning.Donald Trump said he had sealed an agreement with Nato allies that would lead to large-scale arms deliveries to...

15/07/2025 15:28 The Guardian

BREAKING NEWS

16/08 11:37 - After Trump-Putin Alaska Summit, Europeans Worry Trump Will Pressure Zelensky 16/08 11:30 - Trump drops ceasefire demand for Ukraine war after summit with Putin 16/08 11:21 - Putin-Trump summit: Russia ‘cannot have veto’ on Ukraine’s EU and Nato membership, say European leaders – live 16/08 11:21 - Red carpets and flypasts: In Alaska, an indicted war criminal was feted like a king 16/08 11:17 - ‘Feeding a narcissist:’ Ukraine reflects on Trump-Putin summit 16/08 11:17 - ‘Feeding a narcissist:’ Ukraine reflects on Trump-Putin summit 16/08 11:00 - Middle East crisis live: 25 reported killed in Gaza as UN warns one in five Gaza City children malnourished – updates 16/08 10:44 - Russia jubilant after Putin leaves Trump summit without making concessions 16/08 10:38 - Trump-Zelensky call ‘wasn’t easy’ – Axios 16/08 10:26 - Ukraine kills civilians trying to cross into Russia – senior diplomat 16/08 09:44 - Zelenskyy to meet Trump on Monday after Putin summit briefing 16/08 09:38 - 'Putin sat upright - but Trump was crumpled': Body language expert unpacks the summit 16/08 09:17 - Zelensky to meet Trump after US-Russia summit: What to expect? 16/08 09:16 - Trump pushes peace over ceasefire after Putin meeting 16/08 09:00 - Facial recognition cameras too racially biased to use at Notting Hill carnival, say campaigners 16/08 09:00 - Trump-Putin summit ends with no ceasefire deal 16/08 09:00 - Trump-Putin summit ends with no ceasefire deal 16/08 09:00 - In China’s tough economy, secondhand luxury is very much in fashion 16/08 09:00 - How a little-known coup leader became a Pan-African hero 16/08 08:56 - “Expectations were low and nothing came out” of Trump-Putin talks 16/08 08:56 - “Expectations were low and nothing came out” of Trump-Putin talks 16/08 08:26 - Zelensky says he will meet US president in Washington 16/08 08:23 - Alaska summit: Putin managed 'to get out of the international isolation' 16/08 07:46 - Trump-Putin summit: What could Europe and Ukraine’s next moves be? 16/08 07:45 - Putin wriggles off the hook yet again, Trump is the clear loser, and Ukrainians are furious 16/08 06:47 - Trump, Putin end joint press conference without taking questions 16/08 05:50 - Trump-Putin talks: In Ukraine, 'nobody was expecting much from this summit' 16/08 05:49 - Trump produced a made-for-TV summit - but Putin seemed to be pulling the strings 16/08 05:46 - What are the key takeaways from the Trump-Putin summit? 16/08 05:45 - Trump-Putin summit ends without a deal 16/08 05:09 - ‘No deal’ at Trump-Putin meeting: Key takeaways from Alaska summit 16/08 05:09 - ‘No deal’ at Trump-Putin meeting: Key takeaways from Alaska summit 16/08 05:06 - Red carpet welcome but no Ukraine deal: key takeaways from the Trump-Putin summit 16/08 05:01 - Five key takeaways after the Alaska summit 16/08 04:59 - Putin criticised by Ukraine’s ambassador to Australia after inconclusive meeting with Trump 16/08 04:50 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,269 16/08 04:50 - Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,269 16/08 04:34 - Trump praises ‘warm’ meeting with Putin 16/08 04:06 - Trump, Putin end short summit without ceasefire deal in Ukraine 16/08 04:06 - Trump, Putin end short summit without ceasefire deal in Ukraine 16/08 03:36 - At Trump’s Summit, No Deal on Ukraine, and No Consequence for Putin 16/08 03:19 - Zelensky should ‘make a deal’ – Trump 16/08 03:01 - Pomp and flattery – but no Ukraine ceasefire – as Trump-Putin talks end without a deal 16/08 02:46 - Trump and Putin Put on a Show in Summit, but No Ukraine Deal Emerges 16/08 02:31 - Trump Welcomes Putin With B-2 Bomber Flyover and Red Carpet 16/08 02:13 - 6 Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Putin 16/08 02:10 - In pictures: Trump-Putin summit ends without a deal but with plenty of standout moments 16/08 01:54 - Putin Probably Bought Himself More Time for His War in Ukraine 16/08 01:50 - No ceasefire, no deal: What summit means for Trump, Putin and Ukraine 16/08 01:48 - No deal, and no answers, after brief Trump-Putin talks on Ukraine in Alaska 16/08 01:19 - ‘We didn’t get there’ says Trump, after Putin Ukraine meeting falls short 16/08 01:19 - ‘We didn’t get there’ says Trump, after Putin Ukraine meeting falls short 16/08 00:47 - 'Neither leader went into any detail': Trump-Putin remarks leave media in the dark 16/08 00:37 - How the summit unfolded... in under 2 minutes 16/08 00:12 - 'Next time in Moscow?' - Putin invites Trump to Russia with rare use of English 16/08 00:11 - REPLAY: Trump and Putin give joint press conference after Ukraine talks, take no questions 16/08 00:09 - Trump says Xi told him China will not invade Taiwan while he is in office 15/08 23:56 - Two Decades of Putin Playing the West 15/08 23:06 - The 104-year-old WW2 veteran who moved the Queen to tears 15/08 22:59 - The Papers: 'Ukraine's fate in their hands' and 'Praying for peace' 15/08 22:06 - Democrats introduce joint resolution to end Trump’s ‘lawless’ DC takeover 15/08 22:01 - Putin and Trump share presidential limo to Alaska summit venue 15/08 21:41 - UK rights watchdog warns against ‘heavy-handed’ policing of Gaza protests 15/08 21:22 - Trump and Putin Meet in Alaska 15/08 21:13 - Why Alaska? Why now? What to know about the Trump-Putin meeting 15/08 21:10 - Key takeaways from Alaska summit from Sky News correspondents 15/08 21:10 - The moment Putin has craved - a red carpet for a man with blood on his hands 15/08 21:01 - King hails veterans' courage and sacrifice on VJ Day 15/08 20:56 - Masaoki Sen, a Kamikaze Volunteer and Japan Tea Ceremony Grandmaster, Dies 15/08 20:44 - Trump, Putin skip questions ahead of Alaska joint press conference 15/08 20:44 - Trump, Putin skip questions ahead of Alaska joint press conference 15/08 20:44 - Handshakes and a shared limo: Our correspondents on the moment the presidents met 15/08 20:31 - Trump and Putin's no-deal summit was different to what we expected - here's why 15/08 20:28 - 'We haven't quite got there': No deal reached to end war in Ukraine, Trump says 15/08 20:13 - Warm greeting belies Ukraine bloodshed as Trump brings Putin in from the cold 15/08 19:57 - News24 | Trump and Putin hold high-stakes Alaska summit to end Ukraine War 15/08 19:48 - Watch: The moment Trump and Putin meet on the red carpet 15/08 19:39 - Trump greets Putin in Alaska for Russia-Ukraine talks 15/08 19:39 - Trump greets Putin in Alaska for Russia-Ukraine talks 15/08 19:35 - REPLAY: The warm handshake between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin 15/08 19:16 - WATCH Trump greet Putin as he arrives in Alaska 15/08 19:08 - WATCH Putin land in Anchorage for historic US visit 15/08 18:43 - Tropical storm turns into Hurricane Erin as it approaches Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands 15/08 18:09 - Guardian Australia wins Kennedy awards for outstanding digital innovation, photography and columnist 15/08 18:04 - Public warned to keep away from injured dolphin filmed with Dorset swimmers 15/08 18:00 - 🔴 Trump-Putin Ukraine peace summit live: Follow FRANCE 24’s special coverage 15/08 17:57 - Trump says he wants to see a ceasefire and ‘won’t be happy if it’s not today’ – as it happened 15/08 17:48 - Trump is targeting sanctuary cities to settle political scores and potentially arrest his opponents 15/08 17:28 - Queen appears emotional after 'off script' comments about King 15/08 17:19 - Russia gains in east before Trump-Putin summit, Ukraine says holding off 15/08 17:19 - Russia gains in east before Trump-Putin summit, Ukraine says holding off 15/08 16:52 - Why is Trump meeting Putin in Alaska? 15/08 16:52 - Why is Trump meeting Putin in Alaska? 15/08 16:49 - King Charles leads 80th VJ Day commemoration in UK 15/08 16:25 - How Trump-Putin Summit Signals Return to Imperial Thinking 15/08 15:56 - How Trump’s Meeting With Putin Could Unfold, as Trump Seeks Cease-Fire in Ukraine 15/08 15:18 - Trump and Putin set to meet without President Zelensky present 15/08 15:08 - The EU throws an epic tantrum as Trump meets with Putin 15/08 15:03 - Ukraine scrambles to roll back Russian eastern advance as summit takes place 15/08 15:00 - Bioethanol layoffs to start next week after rescue ruled out