Event Brief
U.S. Ends Sanctions Waiver for Russian Oil Purchases
Filed: Apr 16, 2026 at 2:28 AM ET
Summary: The U.S. has ruled out renewing a sanctions waiver for India to buy Russian oil, impacting energy markets.
WHO: U.S.
WHAT: Ends sanctions waiver for Russian oil purchases
WHEN: Apr 16, 2026 at 1:10 AM ET
WHERE: India
WHY: The U.S. issued a 30-day sanctions waiver to India, permitting it to buy Russian oil despite sanctions imposed over the Ukraine war.
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