US considers easing sanctions against Russia, Trump confirms
US considers easing sanctions against Russia, Trump confirms

Moscow and Washington have expressed a commitment to advancing the Black Sea Initiative as part of efforts to address the ongoing Ukraine conflict. However, according to the Kremlin, the deal will only come into effect once the US lifts a range of sanctions that have been hindering Russias trade...

French regulator orders ban on 2 Russian TV channels
French regulator orders ban on 2 Russian TV channels

The French telecommunications regulator, Arcom, has instructed local satellite operator Eutelsat to cease broadcasting two Russian channelsSTS and Channel 5. The decision stems from EU sanctions imposed in 2014 on the channels parent company, National Media Group (NMG), following Crimeas...

Oil prices rise on supply concerns, Fed rate cut expectations
Oil prices rise on supply concerns, Fed rate cut expectations

Oil prices climbed on Friday, set for a fourth consecutive weekly gain, fueled by concerns over tightening supply due to U.S. sanctions on Russian oil producers and signals from a Federal Reserve official hinting at potential interest rate cuts, reports Reuters. Brent crude futures rose by 13...