On October 19, 2026, it became known that the United States is preparing new sanctions lifts for Russia. Specifically, this concerns sanctions related to Russian tankers, gas, and some companies and individuals.
Details of the Upcoming Sanctions Lifts
According to information received from sources at "RBK-Ukraine", the USA plans to:
- lift sanctions on Russian tankers;
- ease restrictions on gas exports;
- possibly lift sanctions from certain companies and individuals;
- take control over frozen Russian assets.
US Demands from Ukraine
At the same time, the American side demands that Ukraine cease strikes on Russian oil refineries (NPPs) without offering any compensation or alternatives in return. This has caused outrage among some Ukrainian experts who consider such demands unacceptable.
Reactions to the Sanctions News
News of the possible lifting of sanctions has elicited mixed reactions in Ukraine and beyond. Many analysts believe that this could affect future relations between the USA and Ukraine, as well as the overall situation in the region. Furthermore, lifting sanctions could provide a new impetus for the Russian economy, raising concerns among Western countries.