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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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 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.
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.
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