French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has called on Europe and the United States to prepare for a sweeping escalation in economic pressure against Russia, declaring that it is time to “suffocate the Russian economy once and for all.”
The Trump administration on Monday, May 12, imposed new sanctions on three top Iranian scientists and a state-linked firm for their direct involvement in advancing Iran’s nuclear weapons capabilities.
The European Union (EU), led by France, is finalizing a 17th round of sanctions targeting Russia, reinforcing growing transatlantic unity aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.
President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to the global community: halt all purchases of Iranian oil and petrochemical products or face immediate secondary sanctions.
The Trump administration has opted not to renew a key waiver allowing Russian banks to conduct energy-related transactions, further tightening sanctions on Russia. The decision, reported by CBS News on Thursday, follows the expiration of a 60-day waiver implemented during the Biden administration that permitted sanctioned Russian banks to process oil and gas payments through European financial institutions.
The Trump administration is exploring the possibility of easing sanctions on Russia as part of broader efforts to improve diplomatic relations and facilitate an end to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
President Donald Trump has announced a series of sanctions against Colombia following its refusal to accept deportation flights from the United States.
President Donald Trump signed several pro-Israel executive orders immediately after his inauguration, fulfilling promises to strengthen U.S.-Israel relations. These actions were part of a larger series of orders aimed at reshaping U.S. foreign and domestic policy. Several of the Israel-related actions closely followed recommendations outlined in The Agenda: What Trump Should Do in His First 100 Days.
