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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Anna Loren

US again lifts sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea two days after Trump’s treasury secretary promised not to

The U.S. Treasury Department has unexpectedly extended a pause on sanctions targeting Russian oil shipments, a decision made just two days after Secretary Scott Bessent publicly ruled out such a move.

The reversal aims to ease potential shortages exacerbated by the conflict in Iran.

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