The US government has temporarily eased sanctions to allow India to purchase stranded Russian oil amid rising tensions in the Middle East. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that this 30-day waiver is a short-term measure to maintain oil flow in the global market. The waiver is not expected to significantly benefit Russia financially and aims to alleviate pressure from Iran's threats. India, which imports 90% of its crude oil, faces fears of an energy crisis due to supply disruptions. The waiver allows for the potential redirection of 145 million barrels of Russian crude to Indian ports, marking a shift in US policy towards India's energy imports. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)