Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver
The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.
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"every dollar paid for Russian oil is money for the war"
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"We will not be renewing the general license on Russian oil, and we will not be renewing the general license on Iranian oil."
— Scott Bessent , Executive
"Every dollar paid for Russian oil is money for the war."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"This represents $10 billion—a resource that is directly converted into new strikes against Ukraine."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"Every dollar paid for Russian oil is money for the war and is used for devastating strikes on Ukraine."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
"It is important that Russian tankers are stopped, not allowed to deliver oil to ports."
— Volodymyr Zelensky , Politician
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The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.
The U.S. Treasury Department extended a 30-day waiver on sanctions for Russian oil exports to alleviate global shortages caused by the Iran war, despite prior statements against such a move.
The U.S. Treasury Department extended a 30-day waiver on sanctions for Russian oil exports to alleviate global shortages caused by the Iran war, despite prior statements against such a move.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the U.S. decision to ease sanctions on Russian oil, stating that every dollar paid for Russian oil funds the war against Ukraine.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the U.S. decision to extend sanctions relief on Russian oil, stating that every dollar paid for Russian oil funds the war against Ukraine.
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