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Two Democratic senators urged US President Donald Trump not to extend exemptions from American sanctions that allow countries to continue purchasing Russian oil, arguing the justification for the measure no longer exists now that the conflict with Iran has ended.
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Who
Senators Jeanne Shaheen and Elizabeth Warren, Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin
What
Two Democratic senators urged US President Donald Trump not to extend exemptions from American sanctions that allow countries to continue purchasing Russian oil, arguing the justification for the measure no longer exists now that the conflict with Iran has ended.
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Wed, 17 Jun 2026 06:56:41 GMT · 9d 0h ago
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Why
The senators argue that extending the sanctions waiver would undermine Trump's position that the conflict with Iran is over and contradicts the administration's earlier rationale that the measure was intended to limit energy market disruptions caused by the war.
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The proposed expiration of the sanctions waiver could disrupt global oil markets if countries are no longer able to purchase Russian oil without penalty, potentially affecting fuel and grocery prices for American consumers.
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