MOSCOW, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Russia's leading tanker

group, Sovcomflot, said on Tuesday that new U.S.

sanctions would create additional operational difficulties.

"Sovcomflot continues to work systematically to minimise the

negative impact of the sanctions on its operations. At the same

time, the company will continue to adhere to high standards of

safety and quality of maritime operations and comply with all

applicable laws and requirements," it said.

U.S. President Joe Biden's administration imposed its

broadest package of sanctions so far targeting Russia's oil and

gas revenues on Friday.