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US extends sanctions waiver on Russian oil: Why it matters

Low Severity Americas United States
Date Occurred May 19, 2026 13:40 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded May 19, 2026
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The US has extended its waiver on sanctioned Russian oil until June 17.

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  • ID #2252
  • Type General News
  • Region Americas
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed May 19, 2026
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