The US is preparing new oil sanctions against Russia

US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said that the new restrictions should force the Kremlin to sit down at the negotiating table to end the war in Ukraine.

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US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker announces US sanctions
U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said that new oil sanctions should force the Kremlin to engage in dialogue. Photo: AP

US prepares new oil sanctions against Russia as Trump seeks to force Putin to negotiate

US Presidential Administration Donald Trump plans to introduce A new package of tough sanctions against the Russian oil industry.
This was stated by US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker, noting that Washington is seeking to use economic instruments to put pressure on the Kremlin.

Sanctions as a path to peace

«President Trump will fulfil his promise and impose sanctions that will hurt Russia's oil revenues. This will force Putin to look for ways to end the war,» Whitaker said.

According to him, the restrictions will apply to crude oil exports, supply chain logistics and companies that help Moscow circumvent sanctions.

Coordination with allies

The new package is being developed in conjunction with The European Union and the United Kingdom, The new law is intended to make it more difficult for Russia to sell oil through the «shadow fleet» and intermediaries in third countries.
The United States is also preparing expanding the list of banks and traders, The company has been working to circumvent the sanctions regime.

Implications for Russia

Experts predict that these measures could reduce Russian budget revenues from oil in 20-25%, The Russian Federation has weakened its ability to finance the war against Ukraine.
Washington emphasises that New sanctions are not a punishment, but a means to achieve peace through negotiations.

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