Oil Falls Amid Prospects of Russia-Ukraine Peace Deal

Core Viewpoint - Oil prices declined due to increased expectations for a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, which could lead to the lifting of U.S. sanctions on Russian oil companies [1] Group 1 - The prospect of a Russia-Ukraine peace deal has positively influenced market sentiment regarding oil prices [1] - Expectations for an end to U.S. sanctions on Russian oil companies have risen, contributing to the decline in oil prices [1]