BREAKING: EU Leaders Openly Criticise Trump's Sanction Relief for Russia Amid Iran War Chaos

In this urgent update, we break down how the escalating Middle East conflict is handing Russia a staggering $150 million per day in extra oil revenue—fueling Putin’s war in Ukraine. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, India and China are snapping up Russian crude, injecting billions into Moscow’s military budget. Meanwhile, the U.S. under Trump has lifted sanctions, sparking outrage from EU leaders like Germany’s Olaf Scholz and France’s Emmanuel Macron, who warn this move undermines Western unity.

Key developments: ✔ **Russia’s $5B monthly oil bonanza** – How rising Brent prices and U.S. sanctions relief are bankrolling Putin’s war machine. ✔ **Trump’s controversial stance** – Acknowledging Putin’s support for Iran while easing Russian oil sanctions, drawing sharp criticism from Democrats and allies. ✔ **EU scrambles for solutions** – France and other European nations negotiate with Iran to secure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, but at what cost? ✔ **Zelenskyy’s warning** – Lifting sanctions means more drones and missiles targeting Ukraine, while Kaja Kallas accuses the U.S. of trying to divide Europe. ✔ **Military fallout** – U.S. defense failures in counter-mine capabilities and internal dissent within the Pentagon over the Middle East crisis.