Economic Policy

U.S. Cracks Down on Russia’s Oil Giants to Undermine Kremlin’s War Machine

By Economics Desk | October 23, 2025

The U.S. Treasury escalates pressure on Russia by sanctioning its top oil companies, striking at the Kremlin’s financial lifeline sustaining the war in Ukraine.

In a decisive move reflecting America First principles, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has slapped new sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies—Rosneft and Lukoil—aimed squarely at crippling Vladimir Putin's ability to fund his ongoing assault on Ukraine. Why Targeting Russia’s Energy Sector Matters for American Security The sanctions come as a direct rebuke to Moscow’s refusal to engage in any serious peace efforts. These state-controlled energy giants are not just commercial entities; they are lifelines fueling the Kremlin’s war machine, providing nearly half of Russia’s oil output and exporting millions of barrels daily. By expanding sanctions to include...

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