US considering new sanctions against ‘shadow fleet’ if Russia does not agree to ceasefire

Washington is also considering sanctions against two Russian oil giants to cut Moscow’s energy revenues.

This is reported by Bloomberg.

The restrictions against the two Russian oil giants will be aimed at cutting the Kremlin’s energy revenues if the Alaska summit does not bring progress, media sources said.

Given concerns about the impact of these sanctions on prices, unnamed officials say: President Donald Trump hopes that such restrictions – if they are introduced – will not be long-term.

According to Bloomberg, other options for pressure on Moscow include more restrictions on the shadow fleet of Russian tankers and additional tariffs on buyers of Russian oil, including China. The interlocutors warned that the introduction of any measures could be gradual.

The US Treasury Department did not respond to a request for comment from the media.

Earlier, the Cabinet approved a plan to implement sanctions against the captains of the Russian “shadow fleet”.