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USA allow Russian oil sales; German Chancellor Merkel calls it a mistake
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The United States has approved the sale of sanctioned Russian crude, marking its latest relaxation on energy restrictions amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions. In response to this move announced by Washington officials earlier today (March 13), Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier stated that lifting sanctions is a mistake and emphasized there are no grounds for such an action at present while noting the decision was made without consulting Germany or other EU members who oppose it as wrong-headed in principle.
Key Points
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1German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has publicly criticized the United States for easing sanctions on Russia.
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2Scholz stated that lifting anti-Russian sanctions under any circumstances is a mistake and should not be done now or in general.
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3The US recently allowed countries to purchase Russian oil, which Germany views as an error requiring clarification of motives.
Developments
[Mar 13]
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized the lifting of anti-Russian sanctions and stated that doing so under any circumstances is a mistake, marking his first major reaction to US policy changes on Russian oil.