The US Prepares New Sanctions Against Russia: Possible Disconnection of Banks and Oil Export Restrictions

The administration of US President Donald Trump is working on another package of sanctions aimed at increasing pressure on key sectors of the Russian Federation’s economy. New restrictions may be imposed if Vladimir Putin does not end the war against Ukraine in the near future.

This is reported by AgroReview

New Sanctions May Target the Banking Sector and Oil and Gas Infrastructure

According to information from diplomatic sources, the United States is considering implementing restrictions that will affect Russia’s banking system as well as the infrastructure that facilitates the transportation of Russian oil. Additionally, Washington has already informed European partners of its readiness to apply new measures and expressed support for the EU initiative to use frozen Russian assets to purchase American weapons for Ukraine.

Ukrainian officials have proposed their own ideas to the United States regarding the strengthening of sanctions, including a complete disconnection of all Russian banks from the dollar system. Currently, the US administration is analyzing Moscow’s reaction to the first sanctions package aimed at companies such as Lukoil and Rosneft. If a decision on new restrictions is made, their implementation is expected no earlier than November.

Europe Intensifies Energy Pressure on Russia

European Union countries are also continuing a policy of strict pressure on the aggressor country. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the intention to “remove Russian oil and gas from the global market” as part of efforts to end the war in Ukraine.

“remove Russian oil and gas from the global market”

Thanks to large-scale energy projects in the US and Qatar, the EU will be able to completely abandon imports of Russian liquefied natural gas by 2027, with no significant price fluctuations expected. Currently, the share of American LNG in the European market exceeds 50% and may increase to 70%.

At the same time, Qatar and the US called on European leaders last week to reconsider corporate sustainability rules, which they believe could negatively impact the stability of liquefied natural gas supplies to Europe.