The US is preparing new sanctions against Russia

The US is preparing new sanctions against Russia if Putin rejects the peace deal

The United States is preparing new package of sanctions against russia, if Vladimir Putin will refuse to conclude a peace agreement. This was reported by the Bloomberg with reference to informed sources.

Potential limitations

According to the agency, several scenarios are being considered in Washington, including sanctions against vessels of the so-called «shadow fleet» of russia, which is used to transport Russian oil bypassing the current restrictions.

A blow to intermediaries

The introduction of restrictions against traders and companies, The Russian government has been working to facilitate these transactions and help Russia maintain its energy exports.

Context.

The sources, who wished to remain anonymous due to the sensitivity of the topic, said that these options are being discussed within the closed negotiations and aim to strengthen the US negotiating position in the event of a breakdown in the peace agreements.