Bangladesh, Feb. 28 -- On February 27, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order extending sanctions on Russia for another year, in response to Moscows ongoing actions in Ukraine. The sanctions, first imposed in 2014 following Russias annexation of Crimea, have become a central pillar of US foreign policy regarding Russia. This new executive order, set to extend these restrictions through March 6, 2026, emphasizes the continued national security threat posed by Russias involvement in the Ukraine conflict. The decision not only underscores the US administrations stance on Russia but also signals the complexity of navigating US-Russia relations as the war in Ukraine drags on.

The sanctions against Russia began in 2014 after...