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.

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

President Joe Biden's administration says it's expanding sanctions against Russia's critically important energy sector over its war in Ukraine

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

President Joe Biden is expected to unveil new sanctions targeting Russia's economy this week, according to a U.S. official, as part of measures to bolster Kyiv's war effort against Moscow before Donald Trump takes office.

In its final days, the Biden administration is again cracking down on Russia over its war with Ukraine, targeting the country’s production and exports of oil. The U.S. Treasury Department unveiled new sweeping sanctions on Russia’s energy sector Friday in an effort to reduce Moscow’s revenue from oil that has continued to be shipped by

The United States and Britain on Friday announced sanctions against Russia's energy sector, including oil giant Gazprom Neft, just days before outgoing President Joe Biden leaves office.- Strong economy influenced timing - Friday's announcement comes just 10 days before US President Biden is due to step down,