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How Washington Just Turned Up the Heat on Putin

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Oct 23, 2025
Laurence Norman, a Senior editor and foreign-affairs correspondent at The Wall Street Journal, discusses the historic U.S. sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, highlighting their potential to undermine Russia's war efforts. He also explains the crucial alignment of U.S. and European policies on sanctions. Meanwhile, automotive reporter Stephen Wilmot shares insights on Tesla's earnings call, where Elon Musk shifted focus to his pay package amidst concerns over dipping vehicle sales and the expiration of tax credits.
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Targeting Russia's Energy Lifeline

  • The U.S. sanctioned Rosneft and Lukoil to target Russia's energy revenue and war funding.
  • Coordinated U.S.-EU sanctions increase pressure by making measures more enforceable and effective.
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Sanctions Work Better United

  • EU and U.S. sanctions are again aligned, boosting collective leverage over Russia.
  • That united front makes sanctions from any one partner more consequential.
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Allowing Longer-Range Support

  • The U.S. also loosened restrictions allowing Ukraine to use some long-range missiles.
  • Washington and allies aim to force a ceasefire that preserves the current contact line.
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