**Oil Prices Stay High Due to Supply Disruptions and Sanctions Uncertainty**
On February 19, oil prices remained near a one-week high. This is because of concerns over supply disruptions in Russia and the US.
**Russia and Ukraine Situation**
There are worries that a drone attack on a Russian oil facility will reduce oil flows from Russia. This could mean fewer barrels of oil available to be sold.
**US President Trump’s Comments**
US President Donald Trump has made comments about Ukraine, saying they started the war with Russia. However, this is not true. He also said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has a 4% approval rating, but this number comes from a poll in February that showed an average of 67% support for Zelensky.
**Market Reaction**
Analysts are looking at several factors affecting oil prices, including geopolitical risks and supply strategies. They think lifting sanctions on Russia will not significantly boost oil flows.
**Latest Developments**
There have been talks between the US and Russia about a peace deal. However, analysts believe that lifting sanctions is unlikely to make a big difference in oil supplies.
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