Russia, oil and US sanctions

Russian Oil Delivery Takes Seven Times Longer After Sanctions
The delivery of a two-million-barrel cargo of Russian oil to China took seven times longer than it would have done prior to a round of US sanctions imposed on Moscow back in January.
Russia leans on cryptocurrencies for oil trade, sources say
Russia is using cryptocurrencies in its oil trade with China and India to skirt Western sanctions, according to four sources with direct knowledge of the matter.
US ramps up sanctions on Russia's oil, gas, banking sectors
The move to tighten access to US banking systems makes it harder for other countries to buy Russian oil, potentially driving prices up by as much as 5 US dollars per barrel. The tougher restrictions come as the Donald Trump administration is trying to convince Russia to agree to a proposed 30-day ceasefire to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Key Russia-China Oil Trade Back on Track as Sanctions Hit Dulled
Chinese buyers are back in the market for Russia’s ESPO crude, thanks to prices that have cooled as shippers and middlemen find workarounds to help blunt the impact of US sanctions.
Russia Side-Stepping Western Sanctions by Trading Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH) and USDT for Oil: Report
Citing “four sources with direct knowledge of the matter,” the new report claims that some Russian oil companies are using Bitcoin ( BTC ), Ethereum ( ETH) and USDT to ease the conversion of Indian rupees and Chinese yuan to Russian roubles.
Russia Uses Crypto to Bypass Sanctions in Oil Trade with China, India: Report
Russia has increasingly turned to cryptocurrencies to facilitate its oil trade with China and India, allowing it to bypass Western sanctions.
Russia Turns to Crypto to Bypass Western Sanctions in Oil Trade: Reuters
While fiat currencies remain the primary method, crypto is seen as a convenient and flexible tool for transactions.
Russia uses Bitcoin to dodge sanctions in oil trades with China and India
Russia is using cryptocurrencies to facilitate oil trades with China and India, helping Moscow dodge Western sanctions in its $192 billion oil trade, Reuters has revealed. The previously unreported practice involves Russian oil companies using bitcoin,
US tightens grip on Russian oil trade, sanctions bite
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has not extended the sanctions waiver that allowed transactions with Russian banks related to trading Russian energy carriers. The decision to terminate this loophole was made by Joe Biden's administration and it expired on Tuesday.
Russia uses crypto in Chinese and Indian oil trade
Russia is using cryptocurrencies in its oil trade with China and India to dodge Western sanctions, Reuters reports citing unnamed sources. As reported by bne IntelliNews, Russia passed legislation on crypto mining in August 2024,
Oil ends higher as tighter U.S. sanctions on Iran, Russia may disrupt global supplies
Oil futures finished higher on Friday, with news of tighter U.S. sanctions on Iran and Russia having the potential to disrupt ...
Exclusive: China state firms curb Russian oil imports on sanctions risks, sources say
Chinese state oil companies are shying away from Russian oil this month, with two importers halting purchases while two ...
If Trump Wants New Pressure on Moscow, Oil and Gas Is 'Only Thing Left'
The president's best option to pressure Putin is the one thing he might be least willing to do: put a much tighter squeeze on ...
Shale executives worry about likely peak oil in coming years despite 'drill baby drill' mantra
Crude futures rose to end a week of ups and downs inflicted by exchanges over tariffs as well as talks aimed at ending the ...
US Quietly Tightens Russia Sanctions as It Seeks Ceasefire
The US is tightening sanctions on Russia by restricting payments for energy even as it pursues peace negotiations with ...
EU drops 4 Russians from sanctions list in deal with Hungary to drop its sanctions veto
The EU Friday agreed to drop three Russian individuals from its sanctions list as the price for Hungary's Viktor Orban to ...
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Chinese state oil firms cut Russian crude purchases over sanctions fears, Reuters reports
China's state-owned oil companies are scaling back purchases of Russian crude due to concerns over U.S. sanctions, Reuters ...