US sanctions targeting nations that buy Russian oil will kick in on Friday after Vladimir Putin refused to end his invasion of Ukraine by President Trump’s deadline, following direct talks between Washington and Moscow on Wednesday
Russia secondary sanctions still on track for Friday after Putin, Witkoff meeting
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August 06, 2025
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