Bloomberg News reported Wednesday that the United States is preparing to impose more sanctions on Russia's energy sector in the event President Vladimir Putin rejects a peace agreement with Ukraine.

The report stated that the U.S. was 'considering' options, such as targeting Russian'shadow fleet' of 'tankers' used to 'transport Moscow's crude oil and traders who facilitate transactions.

Could not confirm immediately the report. The White House and the U.S. State Department didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.

The report said that the new measures could be announced this week.

The report said that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke about the move with a group of European Ambassadors when he met them earlier this week.

(source: Reuters)