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Russia Claims "Strong Immunity" Against US Oil Sanctions Amid Stalled Peace Talks
Oct 23, 2025 04:59 pm CST
Russia has declared immunity to new US sanctions on its major oil companies, asserting the measures are counterproductive to diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict. The sanctions were imposed after President Trump expressed disappointment with stalled peace negotiations, following the collapse of plans for a summit with Putin in Budapest.
Russia Maintains Position as Top Global Oil Producer Despite Western Pressure, Putin Asserts
Oct 17, 2025 01:42 am CST
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia continues to be among the world's leading oil producers despite facing what he calls "unfair competition." Speaking at a Moscow energy conference, Putin highlighted Russia's 10% share of global production with an expected 510 million tonnes by year-end, while addressing Western pressure on trading partners and criticizing European nations for harming their own economies by reducing Russian energy purchases.