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Trump vows to bring back Russian oil sanctions
Published 17 June 2026 ยท world
Synopsis President Trump announced that the US will soon reimpose sanctions on Russian oil, citing eased global supply concerns due to resumed flows through the
Synopsis President Trump announced that the US will soon reimpose sanctions on Russian oil, citing eased global supply concerns due to resumed flows through the Strait of Hormuz after a deal with Iran. This shift in focus allows Washington to concentrate more on the Ukraine war, as G7 leaders discuss further measures against Russia's energy revenues.
Published: June 17, 2026 โข 1:46 PM IST ยท Updated: June 17, 2026 โข 2:37 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis President Trump announced that the US will soon reimpose sanctions on Russian oil, citing eased global supply concerns due to resumed flows through the Strait of Hormuz after a deal with Iran.
This shift in focus allows Washington to concentrate more on the Ukraine war, as G7 leaders discuss further measures against Russia's energy revenues.