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Merkel slams US for easing sanctions on Russian oil exports
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has condemned the United States' decision to temporarily relax restrictions on crude and petroleum products, labeling it a "wrong" move that undermines global energy security while criticizing Moscow's continued supply of fossil fuels via sea routes ahead of an upcoming G7 summit in Berlin where he plans to announce new sanctions.
Key Points
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1German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized the US decision to temporarily lift sanctions on Russian oil, calling it 'wrong'.
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2Oleksandr Mercerev condemned both a temporary easing of Russia-related energy restrictions and specific decisions regarding American-Russian relations.
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3Multiple sources from Ukraine (Rbc.ua), Serbia (Danas.rs) reported that Oleksandr Merce criticized the US government for these actions on March 13.
Developments
[Mar 20, unknown year]
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March 14
Oleksandr Mercerev criticized the US decision regarding Russia and sought explanations.