The US is relaxing sanctions on Russian oil. The German Chancellor reacts


These words were said during the Chancellor's visit to Oslo, where he met the Prime Minister of Norway, Jonas Gahr Stør.
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The US explains its decision regarding Russian oil
authorities on Thursday The United States announced a 30-day exemption for countries wishing to purchase sanctioned Russian crude oil and petroleum products, provided they were loaded onto tankers before March 12.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explained that the decision is intended to help stabilize global energy marketswhich were significantly shaken after the start of US-Israeli attacks on Iran.
As stated by the Kremlin's special representative for investments, Kirill Dmitriev, partial exemption of Russian oil from sanctions may cover up to 100 million barrels of raw material.
Berlin fears Russia's strengthening
German Minister of Economy Katherina Reiche also expressed a critical opinion on this matter. During a press conference in Berlin she warned that Washington's decision may indirectly strengthen the Russian economy.
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“I'm afraid we will continue to feed Vladimir Putin's war machine,” she said.
According to her, in the United States There is currently strong political pressure to limit the rise in energy prices on global markets.




