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EPISODE · Oct 23, 2025 · 12 MIN

U.S. Sanctions Hit Russia’s Oil Giants — What It Means for Global Strategy

from The Political Current · host Hunain Khan

In this episode we dive into the bold move from the U.S. government: sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, in an attempt to stifle Moscow’s revenues from oil exports and pressure a resolution to the war in Ukraine.We examine: what the sanctions entail (asset freezes, U.S. business prohibitions, 3.1 million barrels/day impact), why the Trump administration is leaning into energy policy as war leverage, how Russia has diverted exports to China and India, and what it means for global oil markets and U.S. strategic interests.Listen to the end for expert insights on oil prices, secondary sanctions, and whether this move could truly weaken Putin’s war machine. Subscribe now for sharp U.S. political news and global affairs breakdowns.#USPolitics #RussiaSanctions #OilSanctions #EnergySecurity #Rosneft #Lukoil #TrumpNews #GlobalEconomy #UkraineWar #OilMarket #USForeignPolicy #Putin #WhiteHouse #PoliticalPodcast #BreakingNews #InternationalRelations #TradeWar #CrudeOil #StrategicPolicy #GeopoliticsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-political-current--6768289/support.

In this episode we dive into the bold move from the U.S. government: sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, in an attempt to stifle Moscow’s revenues from oil exports and pressure a resolution to the war in Ukraine.We examine: what the sanctions entail (asset freezes, U.S. business prohibitions, 3.1 million barrels/day impact), why the Trump administration is leaning into energy policy as war leverage, how Russia has diverted exports to China and India, and what it means for global oil markets and U.S. strategic interests.Listen to the end for expert insights on oil prices, secondary sanctions, and whether this move could truly weaken Putin’s war machine. Subscribe now for sharp U.S. political news and global affairs breakdowns.#USPolitics #RussiaSanctions #OilSanctions #EnergySecurity #Rosneft #Lukoil #TrumpNews #GlobalEconomy #UkraineWar #OilMarket #USForeignPolicy #Putin #WhiteHouse #PoliticalPodcast #BreakingNews #InternationalRelations #TradeWar #CrudeOil #StrategicPolicy #GeopoliticsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-political-current--6768289/support.

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