Russian oil sanctions
Coverage of Russian oil sanctions in the Nexus archive.
- Here's what Lindsey Graham told Margaret Brennan about his Ukraine visit one day before his death
Senator Lindsey Graham visited Kyiv, Ukraine, one day before his death. During an interview with CBS News' Margaret Brennan, he highlighted progress on Russian oil sanctions.
- White House Allows Russian Oil Sanctions Waiver to Expire for Third Time
The White House allowed a Russian oil sanctions waiver to expire for the third time. Trump stated the administration would soon reimpose sanctions on Russian crude due to oil flowing through the Strait of Hormuz.
- UK Eases Russian Oil Sanctions as Energy Prices Bite
The UK has decided to ease sanctions on Russian oil by allowing diesel, jet fuel refined from Russian crude in third countries, and Russian seaborne LNG to enter the country starting May 20. The decision has faced criticism from experts and politicians across both the Labour and Conservative parties due to concerns about energy prices.
- Fuel-thirsty UK relaxes Russian oil sanctions, leaving Ukrainians ‘very let down’
The UK has loosened Russian oil sanctions to prevent fuel shortages amid global supply concerns, a move that contrasts with the EU's stance and has drawn criticism over Britain's commitment to Ukraine. The decision reflects the UK's increased reliance on fuel imports compared to other major European nations. This controversial measure has sparked political backlash regarding support for Ukraine during the ongoing war.
- U.K. Loosens Russian Oil Sanctions Amid Soaring Energy Costs
The U.K. has eased sanctions on Russian oil by issuing a new trade license permitting the purchase of jet fuel and diesel refined from Russian crude oil sourced from third-party countries. This move comes as energy costs remain elevated across the country. The policy adjustment represents a shift in the U.K.'s approach to Russian energy restrictions.
- U.S. Allows Russian Oil Waiver to Expire Again
The United States has allowed a waiver on Russian oil sanctions to expire. Sanctions experts anticipate the U.S. will either issue a short-term extension or provide specific exemptions to major Asian refineries that rely on Russian oil.
- US extends waiver on Russian oil sanctions to ease Iran war shortages despite Bessent denial
The U.S. Treasury Department extended a 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions to address shortages caused by the Iran war, contradicting Secretary Scott Bessent's earlier denial. The move allows U.S. sanctions to pause on Russian oil shipments loaded as of April 16, 2026, following a similar March 2026 extension.