According to the source, the United States insists on a ban on the transportation of Russian oil for ships flying the Cypriot flag.
“Petrides expressed concern about such a move, given that many other countries are not imposing sanctions against Russia,” the report said.
Yellen said that Washington intends to impose a cap on oil from Russia.
Earlier it became known that the United States and the European Union are working together to reduce Russia's energy revenues.