Kremlin Criticizes New US Sanctions on Oil

The Kremlin has condemned the latest round of US sanctions targeting the Russian energy sector, stating that they could destabilize global markets and asserting that Moscow will take measures to mitigate their impact. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov criticized the sanctions as attempts to undermine Russian companies through non-competitive regulations and expressed confidence that Russia could adapt to the new restrictions. The US Treasury's sanctions include measures against oil producers Gazprom Neft and Surgutneftegaz, along with 183 vessels associated with Russian oil shipments, aimed at reducing Russia's financing for its war in Ukraine. Peskov emphasized that established energy routes cannot be easily disrupted, suggesting that alternatives will emerge in response to these sanctions. He also noted that the Russian nuclear company Rosatom is among those affected by the new measures. Overall, the Kremlin maintains that it will closely monitor the situation and adjust its operations accordingly.