US EditionUS readies new Russia sanctions if Putin rejects peace deal, Bloomberg News reports
The US targets Russia’s energy sector and shadow fleet with new sanctions to pressure Putin amid stalled peace talks and a strained Russian economy, sources say.
- U.S. officials prepared a fresh round of sanctions on Russia's energy sector if President Vladimir Putin rejects a peace agreement, with measures possibly unveiled as early as this week.
- Following back-channel talks in Berlin and the Kremlin, Steve Witkoff, U.S. envoy, and Jared Kushner held five-hour talks with Putin on Dec. 2, while U.S., Ukrainian and European officials hailed progress on Kyiv's security guarantees.
- Sanctions options include targeting vessels in Russia's `shadow fleet` and traders who facilitate oil shipments, while measures on oil majors coincide with Brent futures down 20% this year.
- However, previous sanctions since 2022 have not changed Putin's calculus, and Moscow has reacted furiously to proposals while pressing territorial demands over the Donbas.
- U.S. officials say immobilized Russian central bank assets could feature in a peace deal, while European leaders decide later this week and final authority rests with President Donald Trump amid Zaporizhzhia disputes.
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Bloomberg: US ready to impose additional sanctions against Russia if Putin rejects peace deal
The U.S. is planning new sanctions on Russia’s energy sector to ramp up pressure on Moscow if President Vladimir Putin rejects a peace deal with Ukraine, Bloomberg reported citing sources familiar with the situation.
The United States would prepare a new set of sanctions against the Russian energy sector, such as targeting oil tankers from the Russian "fhant" fleet, as well as intermediaries that facilitate the purchase of oil...
The US seems to be considering further measures against the Russian energy sector. Therefore, Putin should be put under pressure if he rejects a peace agreement.
Sanctions will target Russia's energy sector, targeting ships in the shadow fleet, sources cited by Bloomberg say.
The United States is preparing a new round of sanctions against Russia. Washington could impose them on Moscow as early as next week if peace is not reached, Bloomberg reported, citing US officials.
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