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Trump administration extends Russian oil sanctions waiver for ‘most vulnerable nations’
The Trump administration extended a sanctions waiver allowing purchases of Russian oil by vulnerable countries, with a 30-day extension reported by multiple outlets. Reuters notes the extension follows a waiver lapse as countries requested more time; The Hill describes the move as extending the waiver for the most vulnerable nations. Al Jazeera highlights the extension as 30 days, until June 17, announced via X by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The Guardian US reports the same 30-day extension to aid energy-vulnerable countries, with Democratic critics calling it ‘an indefensible gift’ to Putin. Collectively, sources indicate a short-term extension of allowances on seaborne Russian oil to aiding vulnerable buyers amid broader price pressures and sanctions dynamics.
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US Treasury to extend sanction waiver on Russian seaborne oil, source says
The U.S. Treasury will extend its sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil, which lapsed on Saturday, after several countries asked for more time to buy it, a source familiar with the decision said on Monday.
Trump administration extends Russian oil sanctions waiver for ‘most vulnerable nations’
The Trump Administration is extending a waiver that allows some Russian oil to be purchased despite sanctions on Moscow, as the war in Iran leads to higher gas, oil and energy prices. The policy is intended to help nations that are the most vulnerable to high prices, the administration said. Treasury Secretary Scott.
US extends sanctions waiver on Russian oil as supply crunch pushes up Brent crude price
Democratic senators called extension ‘indefensible gift’ to Vladimir Putin as supply concerns keep Brent oil above $110 per barrel The US has announced another 30-day extension of a sanctions waiver allowing purchases of Russian seaborne oil to aid “energy-vulnerable” countries hit by the Iran war, reversing plans not.
US extends sanctions waiver on Russian oil: Why it matters
The United States has announced another 30-day extension of a sanctions waiver for countries buying Russian oil and petroleum products currently already loaded on tankers at sea, as global energy markets have been roiled by the US-Israel war on Iran. In a post on X on Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced.