Bardufoss, Norway, March 13, 2026 (AFP) - Germany says US 'wrong' to ease Russia oil sanctions

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2026-03-13

Germany said Friday it was wrong for the United States to ease some oil sanctions on Russia to tackle surging energy costs caused by the Middle East war, warning the move could help fund Moscow's war against Ukraine. Chancellor Friedrich Merz, speaking on a visit to Norway, said that "easing sanctions now, for whatever reason, is wrong. We believe that is the wrong course of action". "After all, we want to ensure that Russia does not exploit the......

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