Trump said regarding Russia: "We are also exempting some oil-related sanctions to lower oil prices. We have imposed sanctions on some countries, but we will lift these sanctions before the situation stabilizes. As for what happens afterward, no one can be sure; perhaps we may not even need to reimpose the sanctions. But when necessary, the U.S. Navy and its partners will escort tankers through the strait. I hope we won't have to take this step, but if needed, we will directly escort them through."
Comment: Trump suddenly exempting sanctions related to Russian oil is not about easing relations, but rather to save himself. If the Middle East gets chaotic, oil prices will surge, directly impacting U.S. inflation and the stock market, threatening the Republican Party's midterm congressional election prospects. Allowing Russian oil exports is using Russian oil to lower global oil prices and stabilize the U.S. domestic economy, treating Russia as a temporary "energy firefighter."
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