The Trump administration temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian oil “stranded at sea” Thursday in an effort to contain skyrocketing energy prices due to Iranian threats against tanker ships.
Trump admin temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian oil ‘stranded at sea’
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March 13, 2026
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