US sanctions

U.S. Treasury Secretary met bilaterally with Anton Siluanov on the sidelines ​of a G20 finance leaders meeting in Asheville, ​North Carolina

Ministers were surprised and dismayed to see Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov sitting at the G20 table in Asheville, Carolina

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signalled the U.S. would target "fearful nations" that practice "appeasement" by engaging with Iran's economy and financial system

The statements came a day after Washington announced sanctions on Tomoto Akane, a Japanese judge who has served as ICC president since 2024

President Aleksandar Vučić expressed optimism that the deal under which MOL would acquire the combined 56% stake held by Russiawould be finalised soon

A long-stalled Russia sanctions bill gains momentum as senators honour Graham while Trump signals a harder line on Moscow

The State Department's latest letter signals that the legal barriers preventing Turkey's return to the F-35 programme remain firmly in place

Analysts note that any final decision on F-35 sales would require navigating complex legal hurdles, including potential waivers or new legislation

Negotiations are reportedly ongoing with multiple interested parties, including Carlyle, Exxon Mobil and Chevron

PM Rumen Radev had linked any further extension of their deployment to the removal of U.S. visa requirements for Bulgarians – a deal that did not materialise

It appears that Serbia’s strongman wants both parliamentary and presidential elections to be held this year, on the same day – but he may change his mind

Iran receives substantial economic breathing room and sanctions relief without making irreversible nuclear concessions upfront