USA impose massive sanctions: Russia hits the oil strike!

USA impose massive sanctions: Russia hits the oil strike!

The United States adds Russia with massive sanctions - a blow to the oil industry!

A huge blow against the Russian oil industry! The United States imposed extensive sanctions against Russia's energy sector on Friday to suffocate Moscow's sources of money for the war in Ukraine. These measures are not only a sign of strength, but also a crucial step in a global conflict!

The sanctions aim at two of the largest Russian oil producers: Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas. In addition, 183 ships were targeted that are responsible for the transport of oil, as well as 80 individuals and companies that are involved in the production and export of liquefied natural gas (LNG).

“The United States take extensive measures against Russia's most important source of income to finance his brutal and illegal war against Ukraine," said US Finance Minister Janet Yellen in a powerful statement. These sanctions are not only an economic blow, they are also a political signal!

a united front against Russia

The British government followed on Thursday and imposed similar sanctions. "Every blow we lead to Russia's oil revenue is another step towards a fair and sustainable peace in Ukraine," said the British authorities. This shows that the western countries are closed behind Ukraine!

The sanctions freeze the assets of the companies and people affected in the United States and make it almost impossible to carry out financial transactions with them. In addition, secondary punishments are expanded for those who support Russia in bypassing the sanctions. "These measures significantly increase the risks related to the Russian oil trade," warned the US Ministry of Finance.

a difficult blow for the Russian economy

A non -named US official told the Reuters news agency that the logic behind the sanctions is to “hit every phase of Russian oil production and distribution”. If these measures are consistently enforced, Russia could lose billions of dollars a month!

These sanctions come just ten days before the new President Donald Trump, who announced that he wants to end the war in Ukraine. Trump has already indicated that he is ready to speak to the Russian President Vladimir Putin. "He wants to meet and we are preparing it," said Trump recently.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy welcomed the new sanctions and expressed itself optimistically: “Energy sources should never be used as weapons, as Russia does. I am confident that these steps will reduce the steps of Russia's petrodollar income and thus also his ability to continue his aggression.”

The United States has imposed a number of sanctions against the Russian economy in February 2022 since Russia's extensive invasion of Ukraine. Washington and his western allies have also provided billions of dollars of military and financial aid to Kiev to support the Ukrainian war efforts.

-transmitted by West-Ost-media