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Trump Weighs Russia Sanctions Relief for Prisoner Releases
Trump is reportedly considering lifting select Russia sanctions if Moscow releases political prisoners, a move that could reshape US-Russia ties but draws pushback from Kyiv and European allies.

Zelenskyy Names Putin 'Patient Zero' of War in UN Address
Ukraine's president told the UN General Assembly that Vladimir Putin originated the conflict and urged member states to sustain economic pressure on Moscow until Russia withdraws.

Russia Sanctions Law Threatens 100% Tariffs on Top Importers of Russian Energy
President Trump signed sweeping Russia sanctions legislation that threatens up to 100% tariffs on countries importing Russian energy, tightening the economic vice on Moscow's war funding.

Trump Signs Dual Sanctions Law Targeting Russia and Iran
President Trump signed legislation expanding economic pressure on Moscow and extending restrictions on Tehran, tightening the financial grip on two key U.S. adversaries simultaneously.

Trump Administration Adds Iran-Linked Penalties to Russia's VTB Bank
The U.S. Treasury layered Iran-related sanctions onto VTB, one of Russia's largest banks, citing financial ties between Moscow and Tehran on top of existing Ukraine-war penalties.

Blumenthal Urges House Vote on Russia Sanctions Amid Ukraine Crisis
Sen. Richard Blumenthal warned of a 'moment of extreme urgency' in Ukraine as he pressed the House to pass a Russia sanctions bill. A depot strike killed 38.

Zelensky Halts Black Sea Tanker Strikes After Vance Demand
Ukraine has stopped drone strikes on tankers using Russia's Black Sea oil ports after a direct demand from US Vice President JD Vance, the FT and Jerusalem Post reported Wednesday.

Congress Advances Russia-Iran Sanctions to Squeeze Putin's Oil Revenue
The Senate passed a sweeping Russia-Iran sanctions package 86-11. The House moved to advance it August 10 as oil markets brace for tighter supply.

Senate Advances Graham Bill for Harsher Sanctions on Russia and Iran
The Senate advanced the bipartisan Graham bill Tuesday night, targeting Russia and buyers of Russian and Iranian energy with penalties significantly beyond current U.S. sanctions.

Ukraine FM Warns Tehran as Zelensky Hails White House Summit
Ukrainian foreign minister delivered a direct warning to his Iranian counterpart against escalation and Russia support as Zelensky called the Trump session productive.

China Adds 14 EU Entities to Export Control List Over Russia Sanctions
China's Commerce Ministry blacklisted 14 European defense and technology firms Friday, hours after the EU added 14 Chinese companies to its twenty-first Russia sanctions package.