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US Treasury Lets Sanctions Waiver on Russian Seaborne Oil Expire
The US Treasury has allowed the sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil exports to expire, potentially impacting global energy markets and trade flows. This move signals a tightening of restrictions on Russian oil amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Date:
17.05.2026 |
Source:
FOR-EX.NEWS
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