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US eases oil sanctions at an ideal time for Russia
The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on Russian oil already in transit to help lower global energy prices amid the conflict with Iran, providing significant financial relief to Russia at a critical time when its oil exports were declining. The decision has drawn criticism from European allies and raised concerns about the commitment to maintaining pressure on Moscow.
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US eases oil sanctions at an ideal time for Russia
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