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US readies new Russia sanctions if Putin rejects peace deal, Bloomberg News reports

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Posted on December 17, 2025

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Dec 17 (Reuters) - The United States is preparing a further round of sanctions on Russia's energy sector to increase the pressure on Moscow should President Vladimir Putin reject a peace agreement

US Prepares New Sanctions on Russia if Peace Deal Fails

Dec ‌17 (Reuters) - The ‍United ‌States is preparing ⁠a ‌further round of sanctions ⁠on Russia's energy ​sector to increase ‌the pressure ⁠on Moscow should President Vladimir ​Putin reject a peace agreement with Ukraine, Bloomberg ​News ‍reported ​on Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.  

Reuters could ⁠not immediately confirm ​the report.

(Reporting by Gnaneshwar Rajan in ‌Bengaluru, Editing by Louise Heavens)

Key Takeaways

  • US plans new sanctions on Russia's energy sector.
  • Sanctions contingent on Putin's response to peace deal.
  • Bloomberg News reports citing anonymous sources.
  • Pressure on Moscow to agree to Ukraine peace terms.
  • Reuters unable to confirm Bloomberg's report.

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