Ukraine-Russia war - live: Moscow and US say attacks by Putin's forces in east are 'new offensive'

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

54% : The cap bans Western companies from providing maritime services, including insurance, finance and shipping, for Russian seaborne oil exports sold above $60 a barrel, while seeking to keep oil flowing to markets.
53% : Russia will never be seen as reliable energy supplier, US energy official saysFriday 13 October 2023 10:45 , Tara CobhamUS Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey Pyatt said on Friday Russia would never again be viewed as a reliable energy supplier, a day after Washington imposed fresh sanctions on Moscow because of its war in Ukraine.
49% : Russia's representative to the United Nations, Vasily Nebenzia, said the intensified battles in the east signified a new stage in its campaign.
48% : Shweta Sharma reports:Ukraine holds out as Russia steps up relentless assault on AvdiivkaFour Dutch companies fined for helping Russia build Crimea bridgeFriday 13 October 2023 08:15 , Tara CobhamThe Dutch prosecutor has penalised four Dutch companies and eight people for breaching EU sanctions on Russia between 2014 and 2017 for helping Moscow build a bridge to Crimea, it said in a statement on Friday.
46% : The US, other G7 countries and Australia imposed the cap last year, seeking to reduce Russia's revenues from seaborne oil exports as part of sanctions for its invasion of Ukraine.

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