Zelenskiy criticizes US decision to ease Russia oil sanctions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy criticized the recent US decision to issue a 30-day waiver on Russian oil sanctions, stating it could provide Russia with $10 billion to finance its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. He emphasized that easing sanctions would strengthen Russia’s military capabilities. French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz echoed concerns about the waiver, asserting it sends the wrong signal amidst ongoing sanctions against Russia.

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