Sanctions against Russia: Biden imposes drastic blow against Gazprom!

Sanctions against Russia: Biden imposes drastic blow against Gazprom!

Washington, D. C., USA - Moscow has blamed the outgoing US President Joe Biden due to the recently announced sanctions against Russia. In a statement by the Foreign Ministry, it was announced that the new measures could seriously endanger the stability of global energy supply. "Washington tries to harm the Russian economy, even if that destabilizes the world markets," says the statement. These are the most extensive sanctions in the United States, which now also affect the oil companies Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas as well as 180 tankers and dealers in the Russian energy sector. This is intended to make the financing of the war in Ukraine considerably more difficult, such as Oe24.at In addition, the US government also announced sanctions against the Serbian oil and gas society NIS, which is largely owned by Gazprom. The Serbian pipelines, which are decisive for the country's gas supply, are also affected. In response to this, Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić expressed that he wanted to speak to Vladimir Putin. As part of these measures, the British government also issued sanctions against the same Russian companies, the profits of which are considered essential financing for the conflict in Ukraine. Janet Yellen, the outgoing US Minister of Finance, explained that the USA was set by the new sanctions with the new sanctions against Putin's war machinery, which of Zeit.de is.

consequences for the Russian economy

The sanctions are said to have far -reaching economic effects by stipulating Russia that business with sanctioned companies and people are prohibited. In addition, a review of existing financial transactions in the energy sector, which were previously permitted, is now being restricted. The government hopes that the measures will continue to weaken the ruble and heat inflation in Russia, which could destabilize the financial situation of the companies in the long term. "Oil revenues are the lifeline of Putin's war economy," emphasized British Foreign Minister David Lammy and added that every dollar that was deducted from Russia was crucial for the rescue of life in Ukraine. Thanks to increased production capacities in other countries, the current market situation is advantageous to ensure stabilization of global energy markets.