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U.S. Lifts Sanctions on Rotenberg Amid Ukraine Tensions

4/2/2025

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On April 2, the U.S. made a controversial move by lifting sanctions on Karina Rotenberg, wife of Russian billionaire Boris Rotenberg. Meanwhile, new sanctions targeted Russian firms tied to arms and stolen grain shipments to Yemen's Houthis. This decision comes as the U.S. condemned Russia's delays in ceasefire talks with Ukraine, further complicating the path to peace.

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On April 2, the U.S. made a controversial move by lifting sanctions on Karina Rotenberg, wife of Russian billionaire Boris Rotenberg. Meanwhile, new sanctions targeted Russian firms tied to arms and stolen grain shipments to Yemen's Houthis. This decision comes as the U.S. condemned Russia's delays in ceasefire talks with Ukraine, further complicating the path to peace.