Kyiv threatens sanctions against buyers of Russian oil

Kyiv will initiate “appropriate sanctions steps” against countries that buy Russian gas the mostoil , said Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiga.

"It is very important that all our allies use their full sanctions potential and tools," he said ( quoted by Interfax-Ukraine).

The minister also called for RUSSIA to be "cut off" from critical components for the defense industry, calling this one of the elements of "peace enforcement."

Sanctions against buyers of Russian oil are also being considered in the US: Senators Lindsey Graham and Richard Blumenthal have prepared a bill proposing 500% duties on imports from countries that purchase oil, petroleum products, natural gas, uranium, and other products from Russia. Politico reported that the Senate may consider this bill after completing its work on the tax bill.

The 18th EU sanctions package also includes new restrictions on Russian oil. Among the proposed measures is a reduction in the price ceiling from $60 to $45. EU countries have not yet been able to approve it, with Hungary and Slovakia opposing it.

China, India, and Turkey became the largest buyers of Russian oil in 2024. Supplies to Turkey, for example, increased by 36% year-on-year to 323,000 barrels per day (bpd). EU countries imported €21.3 billion worth of oil and gas from Russia last year.

Russian authorities consider the sanctions illegal and demand their lifting. "The more sanctions, the worse it is for those who impose them," said President Vladimir Putin .

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