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Zelenskyy slams oil sanctions relief for Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the easing of sanctions on Russian oil after the United States extended a waiver intended to soften surging energy prices linked to the West Asia war. He said every dollar paid for Russian oil funds the war and enables devastating strikes on Ukraine.
Why It Matters
The waiver affects energy prices and the flow of money to Russia's war effort. Zelenskyy's condemnation frames sanctions relief as directly supporting aggression in Ukraine.
Timeline
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Zelenskyy condemns oil sanctions relief
April 19, 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, 'Every dollar paid for Russian oil is money for the war,' in a post on X, condemning the easing of sanctions on Russian oil and stating that billions are used for devastating strikes on Ukraine.
U.S. extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions
April 19, 2026
The United States extended a waiver meant to soften surging energy prices driven by the West Asia war, a move cited in the article as context for Zelenskyy’s response.