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International Business Times
International Business Times
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Brian Slupski

Trump Temporarily Lifts Sanctions On Russia In Desperate Bid To Avoid Energy Crisis

President Trump has temporarily lifted oil sanctions against Russia as part of a desperate effort to stave off an energy crisis created by the war with Iran.

The New York Times reported that the sanctions were lifted Thursday. The change applies to Russian oil that is currently at sea and will last until April 11. The sanctions came about as part of the U.S. effort to punish Russia for its invasion and ongoing war in Ukraine.

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