"Now is not the time to ease sanctions, for whatever reason. Moscow continues to show no willingness to negotiate and pressure on the Kremlin must increase. Germany and its allies will continue backing Ukraine, and the Iran conflict will not distract from that effort."
"The US Treasury decision to grant a temporary license allowing the sale of Russian crude oil and petroleum products until April 11 aims to expand global supply amid rising energy prices, according to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent."
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz criticized the US decision to ease sanctions on Russia, stating that lifting restrictions sends the wrong signal regardless of rising oil prices from the Iran conflict. During his visit to Norway, Merz emphasized that now is not the time to reduce pressure on Russia, as Moscow demonstrates no willingness to negotiate. He discussed Ukraine support with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store, reaffirming Germany's commitment to backing Ukraine in its war against Russia. Merz stressed that the Iran conflict will not divert attention from supporting Ukraine, and Germany and its allies will maintain their backing despite the US Treasury's temporary license allowing Russian crude oil sales until April 11.
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