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U.S. Opposes G7 Monitoring of Russia's Oil Tankers

3/9/2025

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The U.S. has voiced its opposition to forming a G7 group aimed at monitoring Russia's covert oil tanker fleet, as reported by Bloomberg. With Canada gearing up to host G7 foreign ministers in Quebec, the U.S. is shifting focus towards China while minimizing Russia's role in official statements, even considering ways to relax energy sanctions against Moscow.

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The U.S. has voiced its opposition to forming a G7 group aimed at monitoring Russia's covert oil tanker fleet, as reported by Bloomberg. With Canada gearing up to host G7 foreign ministers in Quebec, the U.S. is shifting focus towards China while minimizing Russia's role in official statements, even considering ways to relax energy sanctions against Moscow.