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US extends waiver allowing continued purchases of Russian oil

source: U.S. Treasury Department -> target: Countries purchasing Russian oil

On 2026-04-17, the U.S. Treasury Department extended a waiver allowing countries to buy sanctioned Russian oil and petroleum products loaded on vessels through May 16. The move temporarily relaxes sanctions enforcement to help curb global energy price spikes amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.

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