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Advisers to US President-elect Donald Trump are working on a sanctions strategy that could be a key element in ending Russia’s war against Ukraine. Bloomberg reports, citing sources close to the discussion.
According to the agency, Trump’s team is considering two possible approaches to sanctions policy. The discussions involve members of the future administration, former officials, and experts from conservative think tanks.
The first approach involves easing some sanctions against Russian oil producers. This scenario is based on the assumption that the war in Ukraine is nearing an end, and easing pressure on Russia could help to secure a peace agreement.
The second option involves increasing sanctions pressure on Moscow, increasing economic losses for the Russian government.
According to Bloomberg’s sources, these plans are at an early stage of development and the final decision will depend on Donald Trump himself.
During his confirmation hearings, Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that sanctions remain a key tool for achieving peace in Ukraine.
It is worth noting that the current administration of Joe Biden has already imposed the largest-ever package of sanctions against the Russian energy sector on January 10, demonstrating a tough approach to countering Russian aggression.
