US Democratic senators warn against extending sanctions waiver for Russian oil
A group of Democratic senators in the US Congress has urged the administration of US President Donald Trump not to extend the sanctions waiver for Russian oil loaded onto tankers, which is set to
US easing of Russia oil sanctions draws criticism
The US has loosened sanctions preventing other countries buying Russian oil and petroleum already loaded on vessels at sea to try to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the "short-term measure" was aimed at promoting "stability in global energy markets".
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Uncertainty grows over US waiver on Russian oil sanctions ahead of April 11 expiry
The United States had earlier imposed strict sanctions on Russia’s oil exports due to the ongoing war in Ukraine. These sanctions were designed to reduce Russia’s earnings and limit its economic strength.
US waiver on Russian oil sanctions expires on 11 April — will US extend the relaxations amid talks with Iran?
Russian President Vladimir Putin's special envoy Kirill Dmitriev is currently in the US, meeting US President Donald Trump's administration for discussions on a peace deal with Ukraine. It was not clear whether the talks will extend to the sanctions.
Bessent Says US May ‘Unsanction’ More Russia Oil Post India Move
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US may lift sanctions on further Russian oil supply after a move Thursday to give Indian refiners the green light to purchase crude from the nation.
US likely to extend Russian oil waiver to ease Iran conflict-driven oil shock, sources say
Trump administration may extend waiver allowing purchases of sanctioned Russian oil as global energy prices rise amid conflict and supply disruption concerns.
Reprieve for India as US eases sanctions on buying Russian oil
“India is an essential partner of the United States, and we fully anticipate that New Delhi will ramp up purchases of US oil. This stop-gap measure will alleviate pressure caused by Iran’s attempt to take global energy hostage,” Bessent said in a social media post.
European allies riled as US loosens Russia oil sanctions
Ukraine and its European allies hit out on Friday at a U.S. temporary waiver to ​allow countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products stranded at sea, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy warning it would fund Moscow's war machine.
Trump Eases Sanctions On Russian Oil 'Stranded At Sea' To Counter Middle East Supply Shock Amid Iran-US War
The Donald Trump administration has issued a temporary authorization for countries to purchase Russian oil currently “stranded at sea,” a move designed to stabilize global energy markets as tensions from the Iran-U.