How Russia's crisis diplomacy lifted sanctions and infuriated Zelensky

How Russia’s crisis diplomacy lifted sanctions and infuriated Zelensky

3/13/2026, 8:03:13 PM en source ↗
Russia's Shadow Fleet & Sanctions EvasionRussia-Ukraine War

Summary

Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev is reported to have played a pivotal role in securing the lifting of sanctions on Russian oil, a diplomatic coup that has angered both Brussels and Kyiv. The move underscores Moscow's ability to use back-channel negotiations to erode the Western sanctions regime built up since the invasion of Ukraine. Ukrainian President Zelensky has expressed frustration at what he sees as a concession that rewards Russian aggression.

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Preview Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev likely played a key role in lifting sanctions on Russian oil, to the frustration of Brussels and Kiev
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