Trump administration allows for Russian oil sales as energy prices soar The Washington PostSuspended U.S. Sanctions Add a Political Win to Russia’s Economic Gains The New York TimesOil prices stay high despite US temporarily lifting sanctions on Russian oil stranded at sea CNNUS Waiver Frees Up 19 Million Barrels of Russia Oil for Purchase Bloomberg.comWhy has Trump eased sanctions on Russian oil – and will it help Putin? BBC