“The US is considering the possibility of imposing sanctions against Russian oil companies “Rosneft” and “Lukoil” as part of a set of measures aimed at forcing the head of the Kremlin Vladimir Putin to agree to a truce with Ukraine.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: “European Truth” with reference to Bloomberg
Details: The interlocutors claim that potential sanctions against two Russian oil giants are intended to reduce the Kremlin’s energy revenues if the Friday Summit between US President Donald Trump and Putin in Alaska will not bring progress.
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Given the fears of influencing prices, officials say that Trump hopes that such a step, if it is taken, will be short -lived.
Other opportunities include additional restrictions on the shadow fleet of Moscow oil tankers and additional duties on Russian oil buyers, including China. Sources warn that any measures can be implemented gradually.
Rosneft and Lukoil are the two largest Russian oil producers, which, according to the agency, account for almost half of the total exports of raw oil, or about 2.2 million barrels a day in the first half of this year.
It should be noted that before the summit with the Kremlin head, Putin would face serious economic consequences if he is not interested in the end of the war in Ukraine.
And US Finance Minister Scott Bessent said that Trump would clearly make Putin clear that “all options remain on the table” regarding the possible mitigation or strengthening of sanctions against Moscow.