November 22, 2024 5:30 PM

Kremlin says new U.S. sanctions are an attempt to hinder Russian gas exports

The Kremlin on Friday said that new U.S. sanctions on Russia's Gazprombank were an attempt by Washington to hinder the export of Russian gas, but said a solution would be found. Washington imposed new sanctions on Gazprombank on Thursday that prevent the lender from handling any new energy-related transactions that touch the U.S. financial system, ban its trade with Americans and freeze its U.S. assets. Gazprombank is one of Russia's largest banks and is partially owned by Kremlin-owned gas co...