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US to Issue New Russia Oil Waiver as Iran War Crunches Supplies
US to Issue New Russia Oil Waiver as Iran War Crunches Supplies
May 18, 2026
4 sources
Strategic Narratives
Geopolitical narratives this event connects to
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Sanctions on Russia are ineffective and backfire on the West
from Russia
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Sanctions/pressure are conditional; the Global South asserts buyer autonomy
from China
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Events vindicate Russia; the West must recognise its position
from Russia
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NATO encirclement/provocation is the aggressor; Russia responds defensively
from Russia
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Reopened US-Russia channel and energy waivers are pragmatic realism
Source Headlines
4 headlines from 4 publishers
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The Hindu
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U.S. extends sanctions waiver on Russian seaborne oil by 30 days
May 18
The Hindu →
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RT
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Hindustan Times
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Bloomberg
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