Nick Wadhams
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U.S. Weighs Easing Limits on Chevron Contacts With Venezuela
The Biden administration is debating whether to ease some sanctions on Venezuela to let Chevron Corp. speak directly with President Nicolas Maduro’s government, as the U.S. looks for ways to jump-start stalled talks with the political opposition, people familiar with the matter said. → Read More
China Damps U.S. Concern on Russian Sanctions by Drilling Into Their Details
Chinese companies and government officials are rushing to find out how to comply with U.S. sanctions on Russia, easing concerns in the Biden administration that Beijing will help Vladimir Putin evade them. → Read More
Russia Is Now the World's Most-Sanctioned Nation
Russia has vaulted past Iran and North Korea to become the world’s most-sanctioned nation in the span of just 10 days following President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. → Read More
White House Weighs Ban on Russian Oil Imports as Congress Fumes
(Bloomberg) -- The Biden administration is weighing a ban on U.S. imports of Russian crude oil as Congress races toward passing such a restriction to punish ... → Read More
White House considering ban on Russian oil imports to US
Russia accounted for about 8 percent of 2021 oil imports, though those shipments have also been trending lower in recent months. → Read More
White House Weighs Ban on Russian Oil Imports as Congress Fumes
The Biden administration is weighing a ban on U.S. imports of Russian crude oil as Congress races toward passing such a restriction to punish the Kremlin for its invasion of Ukraine. → Read More
U.S. Readies New Sanctions on Russian Oligarchs and Families
President Joe Biden is poised to impose sanctions on a number of Russian oligarchs and their families on Thursday, as the U.S. and its allies seek to exert further pressure on the wealthy businessmen around President Vladimir Putin in response to the invasion of Ukraine. → Read More
Biden’s Tough Sanctions Create Worry That Putin Lacks an Exit
The crackdown on Russia’s economy could have consequences that last decades. → Read More
Biden to Confront Economic Doubts, Ukraine War in State of Union
President Joe Biden built his five-decade political career around his foreign policy expertise and deft touch with everyday Americans, qualities that polls show many voters now doubt. → Read More
US puts banning Russia from SWIFT global system back in play
The US is seriously considering whether to seek Russia’s expulsion from the SWIFT financial messaging system over the Ukraine invasion as allies in Europe warm to the idea of imposing a penalty that seemed unlikely just days ago, according to people familiar with the matter. → Read More
U.S. Puts Banning Russia From SWIFT Global System Back in Play
The U.S. is seriously considering whether to seek Russia’s expulsion from the SWIFT financial messaging system over the Ukraine invasion as allies in Europe warm to the idea of imposing a penalty that seemed unlikely just days ago, according to people familiar with the matter. → Read More
U.S. to Sanction Putin, Joining U.K. and EU in a Symbolic Step
The U.S. joined the European Union and the U.K. in sanctioning Russian President Vladimir Putin and his foreign minister over the invasion of Ukraine, in a move that’s laden with symbolism but isn’t likely to hurt their wallets. → Read More
Biden’s Own Aides Feared His Sanctions Wouldnt Stop Putin
More than a dozen current and former U.S. officials say they’re deeply dubious of whether sanctions can effectively deter Putin. → Read More
U.S. Weighs Pulling Diplomats’ Family Members Out of Ukraine
The U.S. is weighing whether to evacuate family members of diplomats stationed in Ukraine as Russia masses more than 100,000 troops on its borders, according to people familiar with the matter. → Read More
Biden Says It’s ‘Not Time to Give Up’ on Reviving Iran Accord
President Joe Biden said “it’s not time to give up” on reviving the accord restraining Iran’s nuclear program as talks between world powers drag on in Vienna. → Read More
Biden Says It’s ‘Uncertain’ Whether China Tariffs Will Be Lifted
President Joe Biden said that he’s not ready to lift tariffs his predecessor imposed on Chinese imports, despite calls from U.S. businesses to relieve the duties. → Read More
Biden Says It’s ‘Uncertain’ Whether China Tariffs Will Be Lifted
(Bloomberg) -- President Joe Biden said that he’s not ready to lift tariffs his predecessor imposed on Chinese imports, despite calls from U.S. businesses to relieve the duties. U.S. → Read More
U.S. Hits an Old Germany Problem as It Tries to Squeeze Russia
Diplomatic ties between Berlin and Moscow are raising some concern in Washington. But Cold War history shows that’s always been the case. → Read More
U.S.-Russia Talks End With No Signal on What Putin Will Do Next
The U.S. said Russia must decide if it’s interested in resolving a standoff over Ukraine or is seeking a pretext to invade, as a second round of talks over the crisis concluded without a clear path forward. → Read More
Europe Frets About Economic Hit If Russia Is Sanctioned Heavily
Concern among some big European nations about economic fallout raises the risk of a split with the U.S. on how strongly to hit Russia with fresh sanctions if it invades Ukraine, according to people familiar with the matter. → Read More