Sri Lanka explores Russian fuel purchase after US waiver

• Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath met Russian Ambassador Levan S Dzhagaryan to discuss purchasing Russian fuel.
• This follows the Trump administration's temporary authorization for countries to buy Russian oil, similar to a waiver granted to India.
• The move is in response to lifted sanctions on Russia for oil purchases amid potential Middle East tensions.
• Sri Lanka also sought India's help for fuel supplies and raised domestic fuel prices to curb hoarding.
• Long queues at fuel pumps and government appeals to reduce non-essential travel highlight the fuel crisis.