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The article focuses on the proposal by U.S. Treasury officials of new actions targeting aging oil tankers that are helping deliver Russian oil to buyers around the world in defiance of Western sanctions imposed in 2022. Cited are how Russia has found ways around efforts by the U.S. and its allies to limit how much it earns from selling oil abroad, and the worry by economic advisers that the proposal would increase oil prices and affect the reelection campaign of U.S. President Joe Biden.

The article details the Biden administration's introduction of new financial sanctions aimed at disrupting China's increasing technological support to Russia, crucial for its military modernization efforts amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict, as U.S. President Joe Biden prepares for G7 discussions.

The article focuses on top finance officials from the world's advanced economies gathering in Stresa, Italy, to discuss using Russia's frozen central bank assets to aid Ukraine and addressing concerns about China's dumping of cheap exports into their markets.

The article focuses on the Biden administration's announcement of nearly 300 new sanctions on international suppliers of military equipment technology, particularly targeting Chinese entities accused of aiding Russia in restocking its arsenal during the war in Ukraine.

The article focuses on the U.S. imposing extensive sanctions on Russia, targeting its financial sector and military-industrial complex, as part of a broad effort to weaken the Kremlin's war capabilities in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

The article focuses on the plans of the U.S. President Joe Biden's administration to impose "major sanctions" on Russia in response to the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. Topics discussed include the administration's assertion of Russian responsibility for Navalny's death, the timing of the sanctions amid ongoing tensions with Russia over Ukraine, and the effectiveness of previous sanctions imposed by the U.S. and its allies.

The article focuses on the Biden administration's announcement to penalize banks and financial services firms aiding Russia in evading sanctions on military technology, as efforts to curb Russia's access to prohibited supplies have proven unsuccessful in its war against Ukraine.

The article reports on the decision of the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden to block Russia from paying U.S. bondholders as part of sanctions for its invasion of Ukraine. Topics discussed are economic impact of a Russian default, total amount of Russian debt obligation in interest payments for a dollar-denominated bond that will mature in 2026, and effect of a Russian default on borrowing costs for ordinary Russians and foreign investors.

The article reports on the scheduled meeting of the finance ministers of the Group of 7 countries in Bonn, Germany in May 2022, in which they will discuss the economic impacts of isolating and sanctioning Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. According to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen, high food and energy prices are creating a stagflationary effect to the global economy. Also cited are the policies adopted by central banks worldwide to address high inflation.

The article reports on the possible default by Russia on its foreign debt payment amidst the sanctions imposed by the U.S. and its allies as punishment for its invasion of Ukraine. The sanctions froze around 50% of Russia's 640 billion dollars in foreign currency reserves. Also cited is the issue of who will decide whether Russia is in default in the anticipated legal challenges between Russia and major investors around the world.

The article reports on the warning issued by Russia that it could pay in rubles as its sovereign debts are becoming due and it is increasingly being isolated from the global financial markets. According to International Monetary Fund's Kristalina Georgieva, Russia's international currency reserves were frozen by sanctions. Also cited is the warning by credit agencies that Russia may experience a possible sovereign debt default.

The article reports on a warning issued by the administration of U.S. President Joseph Biden on February 23, 2022 about its plan to impose additional measures to prevent Russia from accessing advanced technology needed by its economy and military in case of further aggression toward Ukraine. The administration is planning to impose additional sanctions on the Nord Stream 2 natural gas pipeline. It cites the possible use of the foreign direct product rule by the U.S. government.

The article reports on the effort by allies of Ukraine in the European Union (EU) to deprive Russia of billions of dollars in oil revenue by imposing a cap on the price paid of its crude oil while averting a shortage of fuel.

The article reports on the visit of U.S. Treasury Secretary and economic diplomat Janet L. Yellen in New Delhi, India where she delivered a message hoping for the Indian economy to limit its reliance on China and Russia.

The article discusses U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin's explanation about why American President Donald Trump's administration lifted the sanctions that were in place on Russian oligarch Oleg V. Deripaska, and it mentions skepticism by various Democrats such as Nancy Pelosi.

The article offers information on a public list to be released by U.S. president Donald Trump's administration on the oligarchs of Russia and how this may be easier for U.S. to target Russia in terms of sanctions.

The article reports on the move by the Group of 7 nations to agree to cap the price of Russian crude oil at 60 dollars per barrel as a show of support on Ukraine as it battles the Russian invasion. The proposal was negotiated by European Union diplomats and was also supported by Australia. Also cited are the objectives of the price cap as explained by European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen.

The article reports on the three urgent summits held by U.S. President Joe Biden with leaders of the European Union, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and Group of Seven industrialized countries to show united opposition against Russian President Vladimir V. Putin's invasion of Ukraine. Topics include the Russian sanctions and Ukrainian refugee aid promised by the allies and their military aid to the forces of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The article reports that U.S. President Joe Biden has strengthened his warning to Russia on January 20, 2022 saying that any incursion by Russia in Ukraine would be taken as an invasion. Topics covered include concerns over public signs of division between the U.S. and Europe on the issue of the alleged buildup of Russian troops across Ukraine, and how top European and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) officials addressed questions of division.

The article reports on the economic sanctions announced by U.S. President Joe Biden against Russian President Vladimir V. Putin for invading Ukraine. The sanctions are intended to isolate major banks and some oligarchs in Russia from the global financial system. Also cited are the prohibition of the export of essential U.S. technology to Russia and the aim of Biden to make Putin an international outcast.

The article reports on the potential default by Russia in paying its sovereign bonds and other international debt as the sanctions imposed by Western countries prevented its efforts to pay its foreign investors. The grace period given to Russia to pay interest payments for its debts expired on June 26, 2022. Also cited is the possible move to ask the Credit Derivatives Determinations Committee to decide whether to pay out securities linked to defaults.

The article reports on the struggle of Russia in the West region over the war in Ukraine as it expands military recruitment to older citizens and cuts gas supplies to Finland in retaliation for Sweden's application to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Topics discussed are economic impact of the war in Ukraine on Russia, consolidation of Russian battalion tactical groups due to lack of reserve troops, and the lack of support of NATO to Ukraine to combat the Russian invasion.

The article reports on the actions taken by U.S. President Joe Biden to further isolate Russia from the worldwide trading system, including the stripping of Russia's normal trade relations. The steps are in response to Russian President Vladimir V. Putin's invasion of Ukraine. The actions, which Biden jointly announced with Group of Seven countries, would impose higher tariffs on Russian goods and prevent Russia from taking loans from multilateral institutions like the World Bank.

The article discusses that Russia has rejoined an agreement allowing the shipment of Ukrainian grain through the Black Sea, one of the few areas of cooperation amid the war in Ukraine, easing uncertainty over the fate of a deal seen as crucial to preventing famine in other parts of the world.

The article reports on the move by U.S. agencies like the Departments of Homeland Security, Treasury, and Defense in December 2020 to assess the damages caused by computer hacks by Russian premier intelligence agencies on their operations. The attacks were detected by private cybersecurity firm FireEye. Also mentioned is the attackers' use of SolarWinds' Orion software in their assault.