‘Why US giving them oil breaks?’: Slotkin slams Russia sanctions relief despite Moscow helping Iran

Sen. Elissa Slotkin questions why the U.S. is easing sanctions on Russian oil even as reports suggest Vladimir Putin’s government may be assisting Iran in the Middle East conflict.The U.S. issued a 30-day waiver allowing some Russian oil shipments to be sold to stabilize global energy markets amid the war and rising oil prices. Critics argue the move could boost Russia’s war revenues and undermine sanctions tied to the invasion of Ukraine.Watch the latest political clash as lawmakers demand answers over the controversial Russia oil waiver.