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UK, US sanctions force Russia's oil tankers to reflag, Bloomberg reports

A growing portion of Russia's oil tanker fleet is being forced to reflag as U.S. and U.K. sanctions intensify pressure on Moscow's shipping network, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 23. The removal of these flags disrupts Russia's oil export logistics, forcing tankers to re-register in less reputable jurisdictions and change ownership to avoid detection. The pressure […]

Ukraine

January 23, 2025

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US leadership essential in Ukraine peace efforts, Zelensky tells Bloomberg

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Jan. 22 that any effective peacekeeping force in Ukraine must include U.S. troops, emphasizing the critical role of the United States in deterring Russian aggression. Speaking with Bloomberg's Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Zelensky dismissed the idea that European allies could provide sufficient military support […]

Ukraine

January 22, 2025

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Trump advisers draft sanctions plan to pressure Moscow toward peace, Bloomberg reports

Advisers to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump are developing a comprehensive sanctions strategy aimed at facilitating a diplomatic resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 16, citing anonymous sources familiar with the discussions. This comes as Russia's fossil fuel industry continues to serve as a primary source of funding for its war against Ukraine. […]

Ukraine

January 16, 2025

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Putin to demand Ukraine never join NATO during talks with Trump, Bloomberg reports

Russia will demand that Ukraine cut its ties with NATO and become "a neutral state with a limited military" during talks with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 15, citing its sources. Trump has previously signaled that he is ready to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin "very quickly" following his inauguration, adding […]

Ukraine

January 15, 2025

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EU considering ban on Russian LNG, aluminum, Bloomberg reports

The European Union is considering a gradual ban on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) and new restrictions on Russian aluminum as part of its next round of sanctions, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 14, citing undisclosed officials. The EU has begun drafting its 16th round of sanctions against Russia in response to its full-scale invasion of […]

Ukraine

January 14, 2025

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European allies grow optimistic about Trump not abandoning Ukraine, Bloomberg reports

Kyiv's European partners are growing optimistic that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will not pressure Ukraine into accepting a painful peace deal, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 14, citing undisclosed European officials. Following closed-door talks with Trump's team, the officials see a rising chance that the new U.S. leadership will seek to help Ukraine negotiate from the […]

Ukraine

January 14, 2025

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Russian 'shadow fleet' tankers carrying 2 million barrels of crude idling off China’s coast, Bloomberg reports

Three tankers carrying over 2 million barrels of Russian crude oil are floating off China's coast after they were hit by fresh U.S. sanctions last week, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 13. The vessels are allegedly part of the so-called "shadow fleet," a group of tankers routinely used to evade sanctions targeting Russia's oil trade. This […]

Ukraine

January 13, 2025

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UK PM Starmer plans Ukraine visit to discuss peacekeeping mission, Bloomberg reports

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to visit Ukraine in the coming weeks to discuss the potential deployment of an international peacekeeping force, Bloomberg reported on Jan. 10, citing sources familiar with the matter. This would mark Starmer’s first visit to Ukraine since becoming prime minister. The trip comes as European nations ramp up […]

Ukraine

January 10, 2025

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Poland prepared to increase energy exports to Ukraine in place of Slovakia, Bloomberg reports

Poland has expressed willingness to increase electricity exports to Ukraine if Slovakia halts its supply, Bloomberg reported on Dec. 29, citing an unnamed Polish official. Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico threatened to stop electricity exports to Ukraine on Dec. 27, in response to Ukraine's decision to no longer transit Russian gas in 2025. Ukraine relies […]

Ukraine

December 29, 2024

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US officials believe Ukraine may be forced to retreat from Kursk Oblast in spring, Bloomberg reports

U.S. officials told Bloomberg on Dec. 27 that they believe Ukraine may only have a few months left in its incursion into Kursk Oblast until Ukraine's military is forced to retreat from the region or risk being encircled by Russian forces. Speaking on the condition of anonymity, two U.S. officials told Bloomberg that it was […]

Ukraine

December 27, 2024

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G7 discusses slashing Russian oil price cap, complete ban, Bloomberg reports

The G7 countries are considering tightening the price cap on Russian oil, Bloomberg reported on Dec. 19, citing its sources. The move comes as Russia's fossil fuel industry remains a primary source of funding for its war against Ukraine. Discussions reportedly include lowering the current $60-per-barrel cap to approximately $40 or even implementing a complete […]

Ukraine

December 19, 2024

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EU to impose first sanctions on Russian intelligence over disinformation campaigns, Bloomberg reports

The European Union is set to impose its first sanctions targeting Russia for disinformation and hybrid activities. The proposed measures target more than a dozen individuals and three entities, including Russian intelligence officers and media entrepreneurs, according to Bloomberg. The sanctions aim to counter destabilizing operations globally. In addition, the EU plans to sanction around […]

Ukraine

December 13, 2024

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