Putin, Trump and Russia
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Days after canceling a planned summit with Putin, citing a lack of progress toward ending the war in Ukraine, Trump took a major step by effectively blacklisting Rosneft and Lukoil.
Trump's sanctions come as the EU agreed to impose new measures targeting Moscow's oil and gas revenues, which together are likely to maintain economic pressure on Russia despite Trump's faltering peace push and an escalation of the Kremlin's offensive in Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin is responding to the news the U.S. is imposing sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies, calling the move an 'unfriendly act'. The Morning Joe panel discusses.
President Donald Trump’s sanctions against two of Russia’s largest oil companies come as the European Union passes its 19th package targeting the energy sector.
The European Union has imposed more economic sanctions on Russia. The new penalties announced on Thursday add to measures by U.S.
The US has announced new sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia's two largest oil companies, over continued fighting in Ukraine.
President Vladimir V. Putin warned of an overwhelming response if the Trump administration arms Kyiv with powerful missiles it seeks.
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