‘Wrong move’: Grassley criticizes Trump lifting sanctions on Russian oil
Why it matters: Waiving sanctions may fund Russia’s war, destabilizing Europe and weakening U.S. credibility.
- Sen. Chuck Grassley slammed the waiver as the wrong move on X, joining other Republicans in criticism.
- U.S. Treasury temporarily lifted sanctions on Russian crude to ease fuel costs, yet AP reports crude prices remain high.
- President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared the 30‑day waiver “not the right decision,” fearing it prolongs the conflict.
- BBC and allied nations warn that easing Russian sanctions could extend the war and weaken global pressure on Moscow.
The Trump administration’s 30‑day waiver on Russian oil sanctions, meant to curb soaring gasoline prices, has drawn fire from GOP Sen. Chuck Grassley, Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy, and allied nations who warn it could fund Russia’s war and erode the credibility of sanctions.
