Why has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil - and will it help Putin?
The US said easing sanctions on Russian oil would provide only a limited financial boost to Putin.
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"a terrible decision that will enrich Vladimir Putin and prolong the war in Ukraine"
— Bill Browder , Activist
"tailored, short-term policy move would reduce the economic impact of the US-Israel war with Iran"
— Scott Bessent , Executive
"only scratch the surface of the supply disruption in the Persian Gulf"
— Warren Patterson , Executive
Key People
Former Moscow-based financier known for campaigning against Russian corruption.
Kirill Dmitriev is President Putin's special envoy on foreign investment.
Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary.
Vladimir Putin is the President of Russia.
Warren Patterson is the head of commodities strategy at ING Groep NV.
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