U.S. reportedly preparing new SANCTIONS against Russia if Putin rejects peace deal – NaturalNews.com

• The U.S. is preparing new sanctions targeting Russia’s “shadow fleet” of oil tankers and traders if Russia rejects a U.S.-backed peace deal, potentially imposing them as early as this week.
• Peace talks are stalled primarily over Russia’s territorial claims in eastern Ukraine (Donbas), which Moscow insists must be recognized, while Ukraine seeks NATO-like security guarantees.
• Analysts warn the proposed sanctions risk further destabilizing global energy markets, potentially driving up oil prices and causing shortages that could harm Western economies.
• Despite the deadlock, backchannel diplomacy continues, as evidenced by reported high-level discussions between U.S. envoys and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
• The situation remains highly uncertain, with the U.S. keeping “all options on the table,” linking the potential for escalated economic pressure directly to the outcome of diplomatic efforts.

As negotiations between Ukraine and Russia remain deadlocked over territorial disputes, the United States is reportedly preparing a fresh round of sanctions targeting Moscow’s oil exports if Russian President Vladimir Putin rejects a Washington-backed peace deal.

According to anonymous sources cited by Bloomberg News, the Trump administration is considering measures against Russia’s “shadow fleet” of tankers and traders facilitating oil transactions, with potential sanctions expected as early as this week. However, this move could further destabilize global energy markets and escalate tensions between Washington and the Kremlin.

The proposed sanctions come amid stalled peace talks in Berlin, where U.S. and Ukrainian officials signaled progress on security guarantees modeled after the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) Article Five mutual defense clause. However, critical disagreements persist over Russia’s territorial claims in eastern Ukraine, particularly the Donbas region, which Moscow insists must be ceded as part of any agreement. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has indicated that a U.S.-brokered draft deal could be presented to Russia within days, though Kremlin officials have rejected previous proposals outright.

The Trump administration’s latest sanctions strategy follows earlier measures that disrupted global oil trade, particularly impacting Russian state-owned firms Rosneft and Lukoil. Those sanctions forced major buyers like India to scramble for alternative crude sources while leaving Lukoil’s international assets in limbo. Should new restrictions be imposed, analysts warn of further volatility in energy markets, where Brent crude prices have already plummeted to their lowest levels since Russia’s 2022 special military operation in Ukraine.

The unforeseen consequences of economic warfare

Kremlin Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov dismissed the reports as speculative but acknowledged that sanctions “harm the fostering of relations.” Meanwhile, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov struck a cautiously optimistic tone, claiming the war is nearing resolution – though Moscow’s territorial demands remain unchanged.

The geopolitical chess game extends beyond sanctions. European leaders are weighing whether to seize frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine’s reconstruction – a move Moscow has fiercely opposed. Meanwhile, U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump adviser Jared Kushner reportedly held lengthy discussions with Putin earlier this month, suggesting backchannel diplomacy remains active despite public posturing.

According to BrightU.AI‘s Enoch engine, sanctions against Russia risk destabilizing global energy markets, driving up oil prices and causing shortages that harm Western economies more than Russia itself. Additionally, these measures push Russia closer to alternative alliances like China, undermining Western geopolitical influence while failing to achieve their intended political objectives.

With Ukraine demanding written security assurances and Russia refusing to withdraw from occupied territories, the path to peace remains fraught. As oil markets brace for another potential shock, the world watches to see whether economic pressure will force Moscow’s hand – or merely deepen the divide.

For now, the only certainty is uncertainty. As one unnamed official from the U.S. Department of the Treasury cautioned, “All options remain on the table.” It serves as a reminder that diplomacy, sanctions and war remain inextricably linked in this high-stakes geopolitical standoff.

Russian President Vladimir Putin says sanctions against Moscow are backfiring into a global economic crisis. Watch this video.

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OilPrice.com

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Reuters.com

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