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Finland's President Warns Against Easing Russia Oil Sanctions

3/25/2026

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Finland's President Alexander Stubb said easing oil sanctions on Russia with U.S. President Donald Trump is very damaging.
Stubb said lifting sanctions could provide Russia with an additional $150 million daily and bolster its war effort.
Stubb warned of a growing Europe–U.S. divide as the trans-Atlantic partnership changes.
Stubb urged European governments to salvage what they can from the partnership and pursue private diplomacy with President Donald Trump on Ukraine.

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Finland's President Alexander Stubb said easing oil sanctions on Russia with U.S. President Donald Trump is very damaging.
Stubb said lifting sanctions could provide Russia with an additional $150 million daily and bolster its war effort.
Stubb warned of a growing Europe–U.S. divide as the trans-Atlantic partnership changes.
Stubb urged European governments to salvage what they can from the partnership and pursue private diplomacy with President Donald Trump on Ukraine.