US Eases Russian Oil Sanctions Amid Iran Conflict
The US eased Russian oil sanctions to counter Iran-related price surges and dropped fraud charges against a billionaire.
19 May 2026
The US eased Russian oil sanctions to counter Iran-related price surges and dropped fraud charges against a billionaire.
US arrests an Iranian national over alleged arms brokering to Sudan, including a €60 million drone deal and sanctions-evasion claims.
The U.S. issued a 30-day waiver for Russian oil purchases to stabilize markets, drawing criticism from European allies but approval from Moscow.