JAKARTA - The United States (US) is reportedly preparing new sanctions against the Russian energy sector if a peace deal in Ukraine, which is currently being negotiated, is not reached.

Citing sources, Bloomberg reported that Washington was considering sanctions against the so-called shadow fleet, which is allegedly involved in transporting Russian oil, as well as traders who, according to the US, facilitate operations with Russian energy resources.

Bloomberg also noted that US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had previously discussed anti-Russian sanctions with EU representatives. However, sources said the final decision would remain in the hands of US President Donald Trump.

A meeting between the US and Ukrainian delegations to resolve the conflict in Ukraine took place in Berlin on December 14-15.

The talks lasted about five hours on December 14 and about two hours on December 15. That evening, a number of European leaders, as well as the heads of the European Commission and NATO, discussed the progress of the talks.


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