Merz says US easing sanctions on Russian oil is 'wrong'

Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz says the easing of sanctions on the use of Russian oil is "wrong”.

Speaking on a visit to Norway, Merz says "we believe it is wrong to ease sanctions now".

"There is currently a problem with prices, but not with supply," he says. "And in that respect, I would like to know what other factors led the US government to take this decision.”

He says Germany will not be "deterred or distracted" from its support of Ukraine by the Iran conflict.

- BBC