US Considers Tougher Sanctions as Russia Adapts War Economy

White House signals readiness to counter China-Russia trade that threatens collective security

G7 leaders to discuss monetizing $300 billion in frozen Russian assets at upcoming summit.
Sanctions aim to disrupt Russia's use of shadow fleet to evade oil price cap.
US emphasizes the need to prevent Moscow's circumvention of existing sanctions.
China faces risks due to its heavy trade reliance on Western economies compared to Russia.
US and allies prepared to broaden sanctions language to address financial facilitation.