The administration of US President Donald Trump is considering imposing additional sanctions against tankers of the so-called Russian "shadow fleet" if a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine is not reached by Friday, the newspaper writes. Financial Times.
Sanctions as a tool of pressure
According to sources Financial Times, the United States may impose sanctions on Russian tankers that are used to transport oil and other cargo, presumably in defiance of international sanctions. These tankers have been dubbed the "shadow fleet."
The purpose of sanctions
- Limit Russia's ability to export energy resources
- Increase pressure on the Russian government
- Force Russia to sit down at the negotiating table to resolve the conflict in Ukraine
Negotiations on Ukraine
Earlier it was reported that the US and its allies had stepped up diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement in Ukraine. However, according to Financial Times, there is no progress in the negotiations yet.
Consequences of sanctions
If sanctions are introduced against the Russian “shadow fleet”, there could be significant consequences for:
- Russian economy
- World energy market
- Global security
The situation remains tense
The situation around Ukraine and Russia remains extremely tense. All participants in the international community express concern about the possibility of an escalation of the conflict.
It remains to wait for the official Kremlin's reaction to the information that has appeared.
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