The United States has extended its sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil by 30 days, allowing continued imports to key global partners like India. This temporary extension reverses previous plans to let the waiver lapse, aiming to provide flexibility for nations managing critical energy needs. Treasury officials stated the extension ensures that stranded Russian crude and petroleum products can reach markets without violating US sanctions on major Russian oil firms. This marks th
The United States has extended its sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil by 30 days, allowing continued imports to key global partners like India. This temporary extension reverses previous plans to let the waiver lapse, aiming to provide flexibility for nations managing critical energy needs. Treasury officials stated the extension ensures that stranded Russian crude and petroleum products can reach markets without violating US sanctions on major Russian oil firms. This marks th
In a significant policy reversal, U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, marking one of the most consequential economic measures against Moscow since the escalation of the war in Ukraine. The decision immediately triggered a 5% surge in global oil prices and prompted India, one of Russia’s biggest energy buyers, to reconsider its import strategy. The sanctions, announced on Wednesday, target companies
In a significant policy reversal, U.S. President Donald Trump has imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil, marking one of the most consequential economic measures against Moscow since the escalation of the war in Ukraine. The decision immediately triggered a 5% surge in global oil prices and prompted India, one of Russia’s biggest energy buyers, to reconsider its import strategy. The sanctions, announced on Wednesday, target companies