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Warren, Shaheen urge Trump administration not to extend Russian oil sanctions waiver

Warren, Shaheen urge Trump administration not to extend Russian oil sanctions waiver

Summary

Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Elizabeth Warren asked President Trump’s administration not to extend a waiver on sanctions related to buying Russian oil. The current waiver is set to expire just after midnight on Saturday.

Key Facts

  • The waiver allows some buyers of Russian oil to avoid U.S. sanctions.
  • The current waiver is about to expire just after midnight on Saturday.
  • Senators Shaheen and Warren urged the administration not to renew this waiver.
  • They want to continue pressure on Russia by enforcing oil sanctions fully.
  • The call reflects concerns over U.S. policy toward Russia and sanctions enforcement.
  • Senators Shaheen represents New Hampshire, and Warren represents Massachusetts.
  • The request was made publicly on a Friday before the waiver deadline.
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