US President-elect Donald Trump’s advisers are preparing a strategy on anti-Russian sanctions, which they believe could facilitate a peace agreement between Moscow and Kiev, Bloomberg reported citing sources.
‘President-elect Donald Trump’s advisers are creating a broad sanctions strategy to facilitate a diplomatic agreement between Russia and Ukraine in the coming months,’ the piece said.
According to Bloomberg, two main options are being considered – depending on what stage a possible deal is at.
If the US realises that the end of the conflict is approaching, the plan could allow for the easing of sanctions or the introduction of ‘goodwill measures’ beneficial to Russian oil companies. For example, Trump’s team could, for example, raise the price ceiling for Russian black gold above $60 per barrel.
In the absence of progress in negotiations, the US is ready to tighten sanctions, strengthening secondary restrictions or measures against ships carrying Russian oil.
Earlier, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow was ready to negotiate with Kiev without preconditions, but on the basis of the Istanbul agreements and the current situation on the front line, stressing the need for dialogue only with the legitimate leadership of the country.
