European allies riled as US loosens Russia oil sanctions - Reuters

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March 13, 2026
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U.S. loosened sanctions on Russian oil, creating tensions with European allies who maintain stricter sanctions.

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The US has loosened sanctions on Russian oil, prompting anger from European allies. The move has created tensions within the Western coalition that has maintained coordinated sanctions against Russia since the invasion of Ukraine.

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