"Ultimately, it's obviously a decision for the US, but our position is clear. All partners should maintain pressure on Russia and its war chest. Our support for Ukraine is degrading Russia's ability to wage war around the globe, both militarily and financially. The best way to continue to stop Russia supporting hostile actors is to continue on collective pressure and end the war in Ukraine."
"This is an absolutely critical moment in the Russian aggression against Ukraine and sanctions are important. What we absolutely can't have is Putin sitting in the Kremlin thinking this is an opportunity to invest more in the war machine."
"US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant said the 'tailored, short-term measure' was aimed at promoting 'stability in the global energy markets' and 'will not provide significant financial benefit to the Russian government'."
The US Treasury Department announced a temporary measure easing sanctions on Russian oil in transit, citing the need to stabilize global energy markets and asserting it would not significantly benefit Russia financially. The UK government rejected following this approach, with ministers emphasizing that maintaining pressure on Russia remains essential to degrade its war financing capabilities. Oil prices have risen due to tensions in the Middle East, including Iranian threats to the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure. UK officials stressed that collective international pressure and continued support for Ukraine are necessary to prevent Putin from investing further in military operations. Germany and France also criticized the US decision, with leaders calling it untimely and unjustified.
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