“Alaska Talks: US Considers Sanctions Against Russian Oil Giants to End WarThe United States is considering imposing sanctions against Rosneft and Lukoil to force Russia to end the war in Ukraine. These
measures are aimed at cutting the Kremlin’s energy revenues if negotiations fail.
”, — write: unn.ua
DetailsUS sanctions against the two Russian oil giants will aim to cut the Kremlin’s energy revenues if the Trump-Putin meeting does not lead to progress.
Other possibilities include additional restrictions on Moscow’s shadow fleet of oil tankers and additional duties for buyers of Russian oil, including China.
At the same time, Bloomberg sources warn that the implementation of any measures may be gradual. Trump previously stated that he prefers duties over sanctions, as he considers them more effective, the publication says.
It is also reported that the threat of further sanctions is part of the US negotiating tactics ahead of the summit to demonstrate the administration’s readiness to increase pressure on Russia.
RecallEarlier, UNN reported that natural gas prices in Europe fell to their lowest level since May amid a meeting between the US president and the Russian dictator in Alaska.