sanction

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But stocks fell again as oil rose, despite the reserve release and U.S. easing of sanctions on Russian oil.

From Barron's

Lloyd's List Intelligence said most of these vessels belonged to the so-called "shadow fleet" -- ships used to skirt Western sanctions and regulations, typically linked to Russia and Iran.

From Barron's

Padilha was sanctioned late last year over his role in a program to employ Cuban doctors in Brazil.

From Barron's

However, analysts say the amount of oil involved in the brief sanction reprieve is insufficient to meaningfully ease the supply fears in the Persian Gulf that have seized global markets for the past two weeks.

From MarketWatch

“I would like to know the motives behind this decision of the American government,” Merz said of the sanctions relief.

From The Wall Street Journal