US Prepares New Sanctions on Russia's Energy if Putin Rejects Peace Deal

• The US is preparing new sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector, specifically its "shadow fleet" of oil tankers and traders.
• These measures are a response to President Putin's repeated rejection of US-led peace proposals for the Ukraine war.
• Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discussed the plans, emphasizing Trump's commitment to peace but also the readiness for economic pressure.
• Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov warned that new restrictions would harm efforts to rebuild relations.
• The sanctions aim to tighten pressure on Russia's critical revenue stream if diplomacy continues to fail, with oil prices already reacting.

Why It Matters: US escalates economic pressure on Russia as Putin rejects peace, targeting energy sector.