US Imposes New Sanctions on Russia’s Two Largest Oil Firms - As Violence Continues
As-salamu alaykum. Washington announced new sanctions Wednesday targeting Russia’s two biggest oil companies and many of their subsidiaries, after officials criticized Moscow’s refusal to stop what they called a senseless war. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the measures were aimed at companies that fund the Kremlin’s military actions and warned further steps could follow if needed. He urged allies to adopt similar measures.
The announcement came amid heavy attacks across Ukraine. Russian drones and missiles struck multiple cities and towns, killing civilians including a woman and her two young daughters when a home caught fire near Kyiv. At least six people were reported killed in the strikes and dozens wounded, including children. Kyiv appeared to be a main target, with hospitals, residential buildings and energy infrastructure hit; one kindergarten in Kharkiv was struck while children were present, though officials said no children were physically harmed there.
Ukrainian authorities said Russia launched hundreds of strike and decoy drones plus missiles, and reported strikes inside Russia on facilities tied to military production. The attacks caused power outages and fires, and rescuers pulled people from burning apartment blocks.
Peace efforts remain stalled. Leaders have debated proposals for negotiations and ceasefires, but progress is limited. The US president has pushed for talks but said meetings must be meaningful; Ukraine’s president called proposals that freeze lines of conflict a potential compromise. International discussions on more sanctions and support are expected at upcoming summits in Brussels and London.
Military aid and weapons deliveries continue to be coordinated among NATO and other partners, with Ukraine seeking longer-range capabilities as the conflict grinds on. Meanwhile, Russian leadership ordered strategic force drills, and both sides keep relying on long-range strikes.
May Allah protect civilians and grant relief to those suffering. Please keep the victims and their families in your duas.
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