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Senate Democrats Urge Trump to Reinstate Russian Oil Sanctions

4/16/2026

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Top Senate Democrats, Chuck Schumer and Elizabeth Warren, urged U.S. President Donald Trump to reinstate sanctions on Russian oil, which expired April 11, 2026.
They say the relief benefited Russia financially, generating $3.3 to $5 billion in March.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended relief, saying it would stabilize oil trade.
The ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has disrupted the global oil market.
Experts warn restoring production will take time.

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Top Senate Democrats, Chuck Schumer and Elizabeth Warren, urged U.S. President Donald Trump to reinstate sanctions on Russian oil, which expired April 11, 2026.
They say the relief benefited Russia financially, generating $3.3 to $5 billion in March.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended relief, saying it would stabilize oil trade.
The ongoing U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has disrupted the global oil market.
Experts warn restoring production will take time.