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UPDATED May 20, 2026 at 12:03 AM ET
May 16, 2026 at 4:08 PM ET
U.S. extends sanctions waiver for Russian seaborne oil
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The U.S. Treasury extended a temporary 30-day general license for Russian seaborne oil access.
WHO: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
WHAT: Extended a temporary 30-day general license allowing access to Russian seaborne oil stranded at sea.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 6:43 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To provide vulnerable nations temporary access to Russian oil currently stranded at sea.
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