Pentagon using ‘banned’ Russian oil – WaPo

Forbidden petroleum products have continued to flow to the US military through a Greek refinery, the outlet says The Pentagon is bypassing Washington’s own sanctions against Russia as it continues to buy petroleum products made from its oil, which takes a circuitous route to a US military supplier despite an ongoing embargo, a Washington Post…

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European Commission greenlights new Russia sanctions – RBK

The latest batch of restrictions will include a ban on diamonds and tightening the oil-price cap The European Commission has accepted proposals for a 12th package of sanctions on Russia, RBK news outlet reported on Wednesday, citing an unnamed EU official.

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US court clears Trump for White House run

A Michigan judge has ruled the ex-president can contest the Republican nomination, rejecting an “insurrection” lawsuit by activists Former US President Donald Trump is eligible to remain on Michigan’s 2024 presidential primary ballot for the Republican Party, a state court has ruled. A local activist group had sought to bar Trump from running for office…

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