The Kremlin commented on the possibility of a ban on the purchase of Russian oil

“Of course, this is a situation that can pretty much distort the world energy markets, this cannot but have quite serious consequences.

We are closely monitoring the development of the situation," Peskov said.

Earlier, British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said on Sky News that she urged Europe to strengthen sanctions against Russia, including the oil and gas sectors.

Deputy Director of the Institute for Strategic Studies and Forecasts of the Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, member of the Public Chamber of Russia Nikita Danyuk commented on the appeal of Truss.