Kremlin Warns US Over New Russia Sanctions and Oil Tariffs
Moscow stated that the new Washington bill targeting Russian oil and purchasing countries will complicate Ukraine peace talks.
Following the approval by the United States House of Representatives of a new sanctions package aimed at increasing economic pressure against Russia's war in Ukraine, an official assessment came from the Kremlin. Moscow announced that the new regulation imposing a one hundred percent tariff targeting Russian oil and countries buying this raw material will negatively reflect on peace negotiations.
Kremlin Warns of Difficulties for Negotiations
Kremlin Spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated in a statement to press members that the new sanctions implemented by the US will make reaching a peace agreement in Ukraine even more difficult.
Peskov emphasized that this step is evaluated in the category of unfriendly actions and that Washington administration's attempts to impose additional sanctions will disrupt peace efforts in Ukraine.
Details of the Bill Passed by US Congress
The US House of Representatives approved the comprehensive sanctions package aiming to increase economic pressure on Russia's military activities in Ukraine on Wednesday with a vote of 262 to 159.
The bill, which envisions a one hundred percent customs duty on countries purchasing oil from Russia, was sent to President Donald Trump for approval. The bill also targets the shadow fleet used to evade existing sanctions.
Planned Trilateral Talks and Diplomatic Process
This warning from the Kremlin coincided with a period when a new round of talks between Kyiv and Moscow is planned under US mediation.
While US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited Kyiv and Moscow in September to revive peace talks, new trilateral talks between Kyiv, Washington, and Moscow are expected to take place in October.
Countries Expected to Be Affected by Sanctions
The measures included in the new bill are expected to affect countries trading with Moscow, such as India, China, Slovakia, Hungary, and Azerbaijan.
Following the approval of the package, India reiterated that it will direct its oil purchases in line with the national interests of its own people in the volatile energy market.