In “New Russia Sanctions Welcomed in Washington” (Energy Intelligence, 23 October 2025), Amir Fadavi comments on the recent decision by the Trump administration to impose economic sanctions on Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil. Amir explained that sanctions against the Russian oil giants mark a “major shift” for Washington, as the two oil companies are currently responsible for a substantial portion of Russia’s oil revenue. He notes: “Even the Biden administration steered away from directly targeting Russia’s largest oil companies.”
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