US and UK Strengthen Sanctions Against Russian Oil Industry

Wed Apr 02 2025 09:15:29 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
US and UK Strengthen Sanctions Against Russian Oil Industry

The Biden administration, alongside the UK, has taken significant measures to impose strict sanctions on Russia's oil sector in the wake of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.


The latest sanctions target key Russian energy companies and aim to reduce Moscow's revenue from oil, with experts suggesting potential long-term impacts on the market.


The Biden administration has escalated its sanctions against Russia, marking one of the most stringent measures yet to curtail Moscow's energy revenue, which continues to fuel its aggression toward Ukraine. The latest actions, unveiled by the US Treasury, affect over 200 entities and individuals, including traders, officials, and insurance firms, in addition to hundreds of oil tankers involved in the trade.

In a notable joint effort, the UK has commenced direct sanctions against major energy corporations Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegas, a first since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy emphasized that targeting these oil companies will critically deplete Russia’s financial resources, providing much-needed support for Ukraine.

Additionally, certain sanctions will be formalized into law, presenting potential complications for any future efforts by the incoming Trump administration to reverse them. Washington is poised to further restrict legal avenues for purchasing Russian energy and is actively seeking to undermine Russia's so-called "shadow fleet," the network of vessels that transport Russian oil globally.

US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen highlighted that these measures significantly increase the risk of sanctions associated with Russia’s oil trade, particularly focusing on shipping and financing mechanisms supporting Moscow's oil exportation. Confirming the urgency of these actions, President Joe Biden stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is in a precarious situation and that it is vital to prevent him from further perpetuating his aggressive actions.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed gratitude for the bipartisan support of the US, underscoring the international cooperation against Russia's operations. Since the onset of the war, a price cap on Russian oil has been a pivotal strategy to diminish energy revenues. However, some analysts, like Olga Khakova from the Atlantic Council's Global Energy Centre, have noted that the impact of the price cap has been lessened due to concurrent efforts to maintain overall market stability and avoid a supply shock.

Experts suggest that the US oil market's current robust status may mitigate the adverse economic effects of stripping Russian oil from the global supply chain. Daniel Fried from the Atlantic Council believes that the US government’s bold actions against the Russian oil sector aim to deliver a significant blow to Moscow’s finances. Meanwhile, John Herbst, a former US ambassador to Ukraine, affirmed the importance of effective implementation of sanctions, projecting that the forthcoming Trump administration will play a pivotal role in assessing their impact on the Russian economy.

Discussions regarding the overall efficacy of sanctions continue as global attention remains focused on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and its economic repercussions.

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