Russia Warns of Kremlin Retaliation Against US for Its 'Idiotic' Sanctions
A Russian official issued a veiled threat to the United States on Thursday, pledging a response to America’s “idiotic” sanctions against Moscow.
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German Politicians Call for Sanctions Against Pro-Putin Schröder
Representatives of Germany’s various political parties are calling for sanctions on former Chancellor Gerhard Schröder for defending Russia and President Vladimir Putin.
White House: More Sanctions Against Russia Likely
The U.S. is likely to impose more economic sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine and “no one is safe from our sanctions,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said on Monday.
House GOP Asks If Hunter Biden Ties Spared Rich Russian From Sanctions
The GOP’s ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is asking why the wife of the former Moscow mayor is not being sanctioned amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “Elena Baturina, a Russian billionaire who paid…
Ex-US Ambassador to Poland: War Is About Energy Independence, Sanctions Won't Work
A former U.S. ambassador to Poland, Georgette Mosbacher, told Newsmax on Wednesday that the Russia-Ukraine war is about the lack of energy independence in Europe and Eastern Europe.
Biden Contradicts Psaki: Food Shortage Could Occur Due to Russia Sanctions
President Joe Biden warned on Thursday at the NATO summit in Brussels that a food shortage is imminent following the effect of sanctions levied against Russia coming into effect.
Trump: Russia Sanctions on Biden May Reveal Conflict of Interest
Russia’s sanctioning of President Joe Biden may reveal a “bad conflict of interest,” former President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday.
Rep. Guest to Newsmax: US Has Reached 'Maximum' in Russia Sanctions
The United States has “reached a maximum as far as sanctions” and there is “nothing more we can do at this point,” so President Joe Biden, with his warning of “severe consequences” in the event…
Iran Nuke Deal Stalls as Russia Demands Sanctions Relief for Itself
While Republicans have denounced Russia leading the talks with Iran for a new nuclear deal, it is being reported Russia’s demand for sanctions protections has put talks on the verge of collapse. Just days after…
McCaul: Russia Sanctions Necessary Even as They Squeeze US, 'Too Much at Stake'
Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, on Sunday asserted that economic sanctions – even if they hurt U.S. consumers – are necessary as Russia carries out its war against Ukraine because “there’s too much at stake.”
State Dept.: Russian Sanctions Should Not Affect Iran Deal
New U.S. sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine are not related to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and should not have any impact on a potential revival of that agreement, a U.S….
Treasury Sanctions 11 Russian Media Outlets
Eleven Russian government-operated media outlets and their leaders are being sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department for pushing false narratives and conspiracy theories to justify Russia’s attack on Ukraine.
Dems Press Treasury Over Concerns of Russia Evading Sanctions via Crypto
Senate Democrats are pressing the Treasury Department for information over concerns that Russia could evade recently imposed sanctions via cryptocurrency.
Psaki: Energy Sanctions Against Russia Not 'Off the Table'
President Joe Biden has not taken energy sanctions “off the table” as pressure mounts to cut Russian oil imports amid the country’s invasion of Ukraine under President Vladimir Putin, White House press secretary Jen Psaki…
Sen. John Thune to Newsmax: Biden's Sanctions 'Behind the Curve'
President Joe Biden’s administration is “behind the curve” when it comes to sanctioning and reacting to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., told Newsmax on Monday.