“Britain has limited Putin’s ability to finance aggression: Zelensky on new sanctions against the Russian Federation Great Britain has imposed sanctions against Gazprom Nafta and Surgutneftegaz, which earn $23 billion a year. The USA also imposed restrictions against more than 180 ships and dozens of oil traders of the Russian Federation.”, — write on: unn.ua
“Grateful to the United Kingdom for its unwavering support and decisive action against the Russian war machine. By imposing sanctions on the two largest Russian oil companies, the UK has once again severely limited Putin’s ability to finance aggression. We appreciate the UK’s ongoing efforts to counter the shadowy operations of the Russian fleet, which remain a key element These synchronized actions with the US demonstrate the power of international unity,” Zelenskyy wrote.
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The United States is introducing the toughest sanctions against the Russian oil industry, according to a US Treasury document circulated among traders in Europe and Asia. Against the backdrop of reports of sanctions, global oil prices rose by 3% on Friday.
The new US sanctions are aimed at Russia’s main source of income and include sanctions against Gazprom Nafta and Surgutneftegaz, more than 180 vessels and dozens of oil traders and oil service providers.
The British government has introduced direct sanctions against two Russian oil giants, Gazprom Nafta and PJSC Surgutneftegaz, which earn about $23 billion a year.