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Zelenskyy Slams US Oil Sanctions Waiver, Warns of Russian Threat

3/14/2026

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the United States' 30-day sanctions waiver on Russian oil, citing $10 billion.
He spoke in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron, saying easing sanctions would bolster Russia's military.
The waiver was announced to address global supply shortages caused by the Iran war.
European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, warned it risks Western unity against Russia.
Ukraine offers drone expertise to allies amid the conflict.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the United States' 30-day sanctions waiver on Russian oil, citing $10 billion.
He spoke in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron, saying easing sanctions would bolster Russia's military.
The waiver was announced to address global supply shortages caused by the Iran war.
European leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, warned it risks Western unity against Russia.
Ukraine offers drone expertise to allies amid the conflict.