CNBC: US ​​may impose trade embargo with Russia

The United States is considering possible new measures against Russia because of the operation in Ukraine. These measures may include the possibility of imposing an embargo on trade with Russia, blocking Russia’s access to international sea routes, as well as restrictions on the export of nickel, uranium, aluminum and opportunities in the field of cryptocurrency operations. According to TASS, this statement was made by CNBC correspondent Kayla Tausch, referring to the statement of the Deputy Secretary of the Treasury of the United States, Wally Ademeyo.

According to Tausch, Ademeyo said during an interview that these proposals “are on the table.” The full version of the interview has not yet aired.

Also, according to the correspondent, Ademeyo noted that in accordance with the instructions of the President, the US Department of the Treasury is making every effort to influence the Russian economy and will continue to do so, including through the introduction of export controls and measures against members of the Russian elite.

Earlier it became known that the permanent representatives of the EU countries agreed on the fourth package of sanctions against the Russian Federation in connection with the situation in Ukraine. The new restrictive measures are directed against a number of individuals and organizations, as well as entire sectors of the economy. The head of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, specified that the purpose of these restrictions would be “isolating Russia.”

Earlier it was also reported that the EU had prepared new sanctions against the oil companies Rosneft, Transneft and Gazpromneft.