Event Brief
U.S. extends sanctions waiver for Russian seaborne oil
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
Summary: 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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