There were cheers in Ukraine and the EU when Donald Trump's administration sanctioned Russia’s two biggest oil companies yesterday. - Main News Today - 8:40 AM 10/23/2025 - Audio in English and Russian
There were cheers in Ukraine and the EU when Donald Trump's administration sanctioned ... Audio Main News Today - 8:40 AM 10/23/2025 As of Thursday, October 23, 2025, major news includes new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil companies, political turmoil surrounding a U.S. government shutdown, and a historic royal visit to the Vatican. U.S. politics and government Russia sanctions: President Donald Trump's administration has imposed new sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, citing the war in Ukraine. This has caused global oil prices to rise. Government shutdown: The federal government remains shut down as an impasse over budget negotiations continues in Congress. The national debt has surpassed $38 trillion during the shutdown. to make way for a new ballroom, a move that has drawn controversy. White House East Wing demolition: Work has begun to demolish the White House's East Wing NYC mayoral debate: In the final mayoral debate for New York C...