Jan. 12, 2025 (EIRNS)—The most recent round of sanctions on Russian oil companies, vessels, and other related entities is a clear continuation of the trend by the Biden Administration, which is working to throw as many hand grenades for the upcoming Trump Administration as possible, so that it is nearly impossible to change the strategic dynamic between the U.S. and Russia. The Russian Foreign Ministry said as much in response yesterday, identifying that the new sanctions “appear to be aimed at creating maximum obstacles for bilateral economic relations,” and that “the incoming U.S. President … will inherit a scorched earth policy—both figuratively and literally.”