
World at One
World at One
US lifts sanctions on some Russian oil
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13 March 2026
45 minutes
Available for 14 days
We speak to the former UK ambassador to Iran, Robert Macaire, as the US temporarily loosens sanctions on Russian oil at sea, and discuss the relationship between Russia and Iran during the conflict in the Middle East. Also on the programme, the UK economy failed to grow in January: we hear how this is impacting the construction industry. And following our interview with the daughter of a man killed by someone cycling an e-bike on the pavement, we hear how cycling practice can be improved.

