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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed significant concern over a recent decision by the United States to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian oil exports. He warned that this move could inadvertently bolster Moscow’s war efforts by generating approximately $10 billion in revenue.<\/p>\n

During a joint press conference held in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron, Zelensky emphasized the potential risks associated with the US waiver. He argued that rather than contributing to peace, the decision might inadvertently strengthen Russia’s military capabilities.<\/p>\n

“Only this one easing from America could give Russia about $10 billion for the war,” Zelensky stated, highlighting the potential for these funds to be redirected towards the production of weapons, including drones that have been used in attacks against Ukraine.<\/p>\n

Zelensky further elaborated on the implications of the decision, noting that the same types of drones are also deployed in conflicts across the Middle East and against Western military positions. “So lifting sanctions in order to have more drones flying at you later, in my opinion, is not the right decision,” he added.<\/p>\n

The US Treasury Department announced that transactions involving Russian oil and petroleum products loaded onto vessels before March 12 would be temporarily exempt from sanctions until April 11. This license was published overnight on March 13, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicating that President Donald Trump approved the measure to stabilize global energy markets and maintain lower prices amid ongoing conflicts involving the United States, Israel, and Iran.<\/p>\n

Yuliia Zavadska, a news writer at Kyiv Post, reported on these developments, drawing on her extensive experience in breaking news coverage and digital journalism. Prior to her role at Kyiv Post, Zavadska served as a news feed editor for several prominent Ukrainian media outlets.<\/p>\n

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Ukrainian President Zelensky warns that a US waiver easing sanctions on Russian oil could generate $10 billion for Moscow’s war efforts. 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