US Government Extends Sanctions Relief for Russian Oil Until Mid-May
Daily Pulse
April 18, 2026
US Government Extends Sanctions Relief for Russian Oil Until Mid-May
The U.S. Treasury Department has announced an extension of sanctions relief for Russian oil products until mid-May 2026.
This decision allows for the sale and transport of Russian oil products without sanctions, including provisions for the so-called shadow fleet utilized by Russia to circumvent international sanctions. Previously, Treasury Secretary Bessent indicated that these relaxations would not be extended. The announcement was made public on April 18, 2026, during a broadcast by Deutschlandfunk.
For journalistic integrity, this report was summarized from: deutschlandfunk.de