Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian oil sanctions waiver
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has condemned the United States' decision to extend a waiver allowing the sale of Russian oil despite existing Western sanctions.The waiver permits countries to purchase Russian oil and petroleum products already loaded on vessels at sea until May 16, 2026.The US government stated that the waiver aims to ease the energy supply crunch caused by the ongoing conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.This conflict has disrupted energy markets, particularly due to Iran's near closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for about 20% of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas transport.President Zelensky... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 19 Apr 2026 12:00 LONDON
