Trump's oil strategy faces twin tests: Houthi strikes on Saudi, Russian diesel license deadline
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Zelenskyy condemns Trump's lifting of Russia sanctions as a 'reward' for Putin, warning it will escalate the war. Moscow concurrently launched one of its heaviest strikes on Ukraine's power plants, aiming to black out cities before winter. The move signals a US policy shift favoring Russia, with more sanctions relief expected, directly impacting the conflict's trajectory.
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President Trump has unilaterally waived additional Russia sanctions, citing energy price relief and ongoing peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia. This move, characterized by Secretary Rubio as a 60-day pause, signals a significant policy reversal from prior US pressure on Moscow and has drawn criticism from US Congress members. The full impact on energy markets, Western unity, and the Ukraine peace process remains uncertain.
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