**No Peace Talks Planned**
The US and Russia are not ready to talk about ending the war in Ukraine. This was said by John Kirby, a spokesperson for the National Security Council.
According to Kirby, neither side is prepared to negotiate a peace deal. He also said that recent sanctions on Russia’s oil sector were not meant to be used as leverage for future talks. Instead, they were based on forecasts about the energy market and were intended to prevent domestic price hikes in the US.
**US Sanctions**
The US has imposed new sanctions on Russia’s shadow fleet and individuals. This was reported by Reuters, citing sources close to the matter. The sanctions are part of a “big package” aimed at reducing Russia’s income from oil sales, which fund its war against Ukraine.
Despite these efforts, Russia has been able to sell its oil above a price cap imposed on it. Moscow has built up a fleet of aging vessels with unclear ownership, allowing it to bypass the sanctions.
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