US President Donald Trump announced that oil sanctions against Russia, which had been temporarily suspended, will be reimposed once the Iran crisis ends.

In a phone interview with NBC News, Trump justified the easing of penalties as necessary to stabilize global energy supplies. "I want the world to have oil. I want oil," the American leader stated.

Several days earlier, the US Treasury Department issued a temporary authorization for countries to purchase Russian crude oil currently stranded at sea. This measure aims to control the energy price increases triggered by the Middle East conflict.

Trump did not specify whether his administration would extend this authorization beyond April 11 if the conflict continues. Previously, India received an exemption to purchase already-loaded Russian oil to offset supply disruptions from the Gulf.

Kyiv reacted sharply. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that the removal of Russian sanctions represents a "heavy blow" and a "reputational disgrace" for the world.

Faced with Western criticism, Trump redirected blame toward Zelensky for rejecting a peace deal with Vladimir Putin. "I'm surprised Zelensky doesn't want a deal," he said.

Russia welcomed the decision. Kirill Dmitriev, the Kremlin's chief economic negotiator, emphasized that Russian energy is essential for addressing the worst energy crisis in the world.