U.S. Sanctions Relief: Temporary License for Rosneft In Germany

The U.S. issued a temporary Russia-related general license allowing transactions with Rosneft Deutschland and RN Refining & Marketing GmbH, valid until April 29, 2026. The exemption aims to address German ownership issues of Russian oil major Rosneft's assets, amid evolving sanctions legislation.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 29-10-2025 20:00 IST | Created: 29-10-2025 20:00 IST
U.S. Sanctions Relief: Temporary License for Rosneft In Germany
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In an unexpected move, the United States has granted a temporary license permitting transactions involving Rosneft Deutschland and RN Refining & Marketing GmbH. The license, disclosed on a Treasury Department website, allows transactions until April 29, 2026, in response to protracted ownership disputes.

Washington initially proposed a six-month window for Germany to resolve the ownership crisis concerning Rosneft's German assets. This development temporarily exempts Rosneft from U.S. sanctions, offering a reprieve to the embattled oil major.

Bloomberg News recently reported that the Trump administration had engaged with German officials to deliberate the non-renewable nature of this limited general license, highlighting the complexities of international sanctions and economic diplomacy.

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