politics
March 11, 2026
Putin, Trump do not discuss removal of US sanctions on Russian oil in detail
Dmitry Peskov added that the oil restrictions, are connected with attempts to stabilize the situation on global energy markets amid the situation in the Persian Gulf
TL;DR
- Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that lifting US sanctions on Russian oil was not discussed in detail between Presidents Putin and Trump.
- Peskov acknowledged that both leaders understand the global economic impact of oil restrictions.
- He connected US oil restrictions to efforts to stabilize global energy markets amid Persian Gulf tensions.
- This follows President Trump's announcement about potentially lifting some sanctions to reduce oil prices.
- Russian officials had previously indicated discussions about easing sanctions on Russian oil.
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