The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on Russian oil sales already at sea until April 11 to stabilize global energy markets disrupted by Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, though analysts say the measure provides limited immediate financial benefit to Moscow. Ukraine and European leaders criticized the decision, with President Zelensky saying it undermines peace efforts, while Russia's broader oil revenue has surged due to elevated global prices from Middle East conflict.
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The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on Russian oil sales already at sea until April 11 to stabilize global energy markets disrupted by Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, though analysts say the measure provides limited immediate financial benefit to Moscow. Ukraine and European leaders criticized the decision, with President Zelensky saying it undermines peace efforts, while Russia's broader oil revenue has surged due to elevated global prices from Middle East conflict.