Editorial: El Mundo

• The U.S. authorization to purchase Russian oil could strengthen Putin's offensive against Ukraine.
• Trump's decision introduces an incoherent and divisive policy in the economic pressure on Moscow.
• Energy sanctions are vital to limit the Russian government's financial capacity.
• Russia has earned an additional $150 million a day from oil sales since the conflict began.
• The unity of the Western front in support of Kiev is weakening.

Conclusion: Economic pressure on Russia can only work if it is sustained, coordinated and credible. Any relaxation in this pressure will only benefit the Kremlin and could prolong the conflict.

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