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‘Certainly does not help peace’: Zelenskyy says US easing of Russian oil sanctions could hand Moscow $10 billion for war

Ukraine's President Zelenskyy criticized a US decision to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian oil, warning it could provide Moscow billions for the war and undermine peace efforts. French President Macron echoed concerns, stating Russia is mistaken if it believes the Middle East conflict offers respite. The US claims the waiver…

The Times of India · Mar 13

UK calls for allies to keep pressure on Russia after US eases oil sanctions

No 10 said the decision ultimately lay with the US but that Britain remained committed to bringing ‘maximum’ financial strain on Moscow.

Evening Standard · Mar 13

EU pushes back on US decision to ease sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea

The Trump administration's decision to allow the purchase of Russian oil stranded at sea was met with criticism in the EU, with Merz and Costa claiming the move undermines support for Ukraine at critical moment.

Euronews · Mar 13

Russia and Iran trying to ‘hijack the global economy’, Cooper rages

Oil price surges spark fears Putin could use outbreak of war to boost wartime economy

The Independent UK · Mar 13

Newsletter: Iranian Ambassador does not rule out strikes on military targets in Europe

Also in this newsletter: Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid speaks to Euronews, and EU ambassadors to seek to renew sanctions on Russia.

Euronews · Mar 13

US eases sanctions on Russian oil in bid to ease energy crisis

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The Independent UK · Mar 13

Europe rebukes US for temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil

German chancellor says decision is wrong and that pressure on Putin over Ukraine war should be increased

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13

Ukraine's Zelensky in Paris as part of EU tour to bolster war effort

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky will meet with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday as part of a European tour to drum up vital support from allies in the war effort against Russia, amid concerns over the conflict in the Middle East.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 13

Everything is a political weapon since Trump’s re-election, says Germany’s ex-economy minister

Robert Habeck says world has moved on from weaponising energy to using tariffs, technology and more to inflict harm

The Guardian - UK · Mar 13

‘Acknowledging the obvious’: Russia reacts to US waiver on oil amid Iran war

Russia asserted that global energy markets cannot be stable without its oil, following a US temporary allowance for Russian crude sales already in transit. This move occurred as oil prices surged amid escalating conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the US, with Iran warning of retaliatory attacks on regional energy infrastructure.

The Times of India · Mar 13