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U.S. Temporarily Lifts Russian Oil Sanctions to Stabilize Global Energy Markets

The U.S. has temporarily eased sanctions on Russian oil shipments already at sea, allowing them to reach buyers until April eleventh. This move aims to steady global energy markets shaken by Irans blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with prices holding above one hundred dollars per barrel. Around one hundred twenty million barrels of Russian crude are currently in transit, roughly two weeks of the countrys output. Most of this oil was pre-sold to buyers in China and India, so the waiver mainly lets those deals wrap up without major new sales for Moscow. Ukraines President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders like Frances Emmanuel Macron have slammed the decision, arguing it weakens efforts to pressure Russia over the war in Ukraine. Higher oil prices from the Middle East conflict are padding Russias budget, with its key blends trading thirty to forty dollars more per barrel. This could add tens of billions in extra revenue, helping cover deficits from years of sanctions and conflict. As markets stay volatile, this short-term relief highlights the tough balance between energy stability and geopolitical standoffs.

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