The United States plans new restrictions against Rosneft and LUKOIL

Washington is exploring the possibility of imposing economic restrictions on Russia&s leading energy corporations, Rosneft and Lukoil. This measure is seen as a tool to force the Russian leader to negotiate the end of hostilities on Ukrainian territory. This is reported by informed sources of the Bloomberg agency.

U.S. officials have expressed concern about the potential impact of such measures on global energy markets. They fear a sharp rise in the cost of petroleum products. The Trump administration is counting on the temporary nature of these sanctions. The President hopes that the threat of restrictions will be effective enough to achieve diplomatic goals.

The American authorities also have alternative pressure mechanisms in their arsenal. Among them is the strengthening of control over the Russian shadow tanker fleet. The introduction of additional duties for states importing Russian energy raw materials is also being considered. China, the largest buyer of Russian oil, may fall under such measures.

Experts note that the introduction of restrictions against Rosneft and Lukoil would be an unprecedented step. These companies control a significant share of Russian oil exports. Rosneft is Russia&s largest oil corporation and one of the world&s leading companies.

The sources emphasize that the implementation of any sanctions measures will take place in stages. This approach will allow us to assess the reaction of the markets and adjust the strategy if necessary.