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Crude Continues Higher on US and EU Sanctions on Russian Energy

December WTI crude oil (CLZ25 ) today is up +0.51 (+0.83%), and December RBOB gasoline (RBZ25 ) is up +0.0141 (+0.75%). Crude oil and gasoline prices today extended Thursday's sharp gains that occurred after the US and EU ramped up sanctions on Russian energy and energy infrastructure, raising the prospect...

Barchart · Oct 24, 2025

What a Soaring Ruble Says About the Russia-Ukraine War, and How to Trade It Now

The Russian ruble has emerged as one of 2025’s strongest currencies, supported by high interest rates, tight capital controls, and optimism over a potential ceasefire in Ukraine — making the USD/RUB pair a key gauge of global trade policy and geopolitical risk.

Barchart · Oct 24, 2025

UK judge sentences 5 men for roles in Russia-linked arson attack in London

A British judge has sentenced five men for their roles in an arson attack in London that authorities say was masterminded by Russian intelligence as part of a wider campaign of sabotage and disruption

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025

Unblocking Russian frozen assets 'matter of time', says EU Commissioner Lahbib

Belgium is internationally seen as the main obstacle to a European proposal to issue a €140 billion loan to Ukraine using the immobilised Russian assets held in Brussels.

Euronews · Oct 24, 2025

Another European country introduces military conscription amid Russia-Ukraine war fears

Conscription was suspended in 2008 when the country shifted to a volunteer system

The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025

Ukraine wants US to stay involved, says Zelenskyy after meeting western allies

Ukrainian leader joined ‘coalition of the willing’ in London to discuss how to ramp up pressure on Russia

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025

Surprise sanctions look to have ended Trump and Putin’s Groundhog Day

His patience exhausted, the US president has taken action that could bite, but is unlikely to alter Moscow’s course in Ukraine

The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025

Russia Cuts Key Interest Rate, Warns Of Tepid Growth

Russia's central bank on Friday cut its benchmark interest rate and said growth had slowed to almost zero as the economy sags under the cost of the Ukraine offensive and Western sanctions.

International Business Times · Oct 24, 2025

Putin says Russia will not cave under US sanctions, Trump replies ‘we will see’

Russia’s president downplayed the latest US sanctions as an “unfriendly act” which he claims would not have much impact on Russia’s economy or its stance on Moscow’s war in Ukraine. His comments were largely dismissed by Donald Trump, who said, “I am glad he feels this way”.

Euronews · Oct 24, 2025

Witkoff to meet Putin's envoy amid new U.S. sanctions on Russia

Earlier this week, Trump canceled plans for a meeting with Putin in Budapest.

Axios · Oct 24, 2025