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US move to lift sanctions on Russian fuel draws anger

Original: It sickens me that the USA is now lifting sanctions on Russian fuel. It is transparently ridiculous to blame Ukraine for

The United States is moving to lift sanctions on Russian fuel, prompting sharp criticism from opponents of the war in Ukraine. Critics argue it is absurd to blame Ukraine for the current spike in energy prices, which they attribute instead to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, while Russian forces continue killing Ukrainian civilians. Many see the decision as rewarding the Kremlin.

Why now: News of the US lifting Russian fuel sanctions has sparked anger because it comes while the war in Ukraine continues and energy prices are being blamed on Ukraine rather than the Hormuz closure.

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• It sickens me that the USA is now lifting sanctions on Russian fuel. It is transparently ridiculous to blame Ukraine for the spike in prices that obviously began with the closure of the strait of Hormuz. Putin is murdering innocent Ukrainian civilians every day. The Ukrainians… · Allkinds · 10

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