KABUL: Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Russia is ready to supply oil to the United States and global markets.
The TASS news agency reported Friday night, that Putin made the remarks during a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump.
According to the report, the two leaders discussed energy-related issues during the call.
Russia’s oil industry has faced extensive Western sanctions since Moscow launched its invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
However, Trump has introduced exemptions for Russian oil exports in an effort to ease pressure from rising oil prices following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Putin: Russia ready to supply oil to U.S. and global markets
