Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver
Summary
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the US for extending a waiver that allows Russia to sell oil despite sanctions. The US says the waiver helps prevent an energy shortage caused by conflicts, including the US-Israel war with Iran.Key Facts
- The US extended a waiver letting countries buy Russian oil already on ships until May 16.
- The waiver aims to ease the global energy supply problems linked to conflicts involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
- President Zelensky said money from Russian oil sales funds Russia’s war against Ukraine.
- Russia has over 110 tankers in a "shadow fleet" that helps bypass sanctions, carrying more than 12 million tons of oil.
- Russia has launched thousands of drones, bombs, and missiles on Ukrainian cities recently.
- Ukrainian forces have also attacked Russian targets, especially energy facilities.
- The war in Ukraine remains a stalemate, with Russia controlling about 20% of Ukrainian land.
- Efforts by the US to end the Ukraine war have slowed due to the conflict involving Iran.
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