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US Lets Some Russian Oil Go

The United States will let some Russian oil come into the country. This oil was already on its way. Many countries in Europe are not happy. Ukraine is also unhappy. They worry Russia will get more money. This money can help Russia fight its war.

The US Treasury said this on Thursday. The world's oil market is not steady. Problems in the Middle East also make oil prices change.

The US Treasury said oil now moving can arrive. This change makes people in Europe worried. Leaders in France and Germany do not like it. Ukraine's President Zelensky said it is "not good for peace."

Russia has had many rules against it. These rules try to hurt Russia's money. But this new US rule is different. It is not like the old rule.

The US said this is because oil prices are up. Fighting in the Middle East is a problem. The US hopes this helps oil prices. It may stop prices from going up too much.

But this does not stop worries in Ukraine and Europe. France's President Macron said it is "not right." They fear Russia will get much money. This money could help the war. It may make the war last longer.

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