US envoy defends easing Russian oil restrictions

US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz has defended the Trump administration's decision to ease restrictions on Russian oil exports. In an interview with NBC News, Waltz stated the move follows market logic and does not reward Moscow for its war in Ukraine, calling such claims 'ridiculous'. He emphasized that the US position on Russia's war against Ukraine remains unchanged. The comments come amid ongoing debate over US energy policy and its impact on global oil markets.