Crimea was a Russian and Soviet jewel before becoming part of independent Ukraine. Then Vladimir Putin invaded in 2014 to make it Russian again. Many Crimeans supported that at the time. But now that increasingly daring Ukrainian attacks are bringing the war home to Russian-run places like Crimea, residents are desperate for the war to end.

America’s Treasury Department has upended four decades of policy and waived sanctions on Iranian oil for 60 days. America wants to keep negotiations alive and the Strait of Hormuz open. Our commodities editor explains why the move so far looks ineffective from America’s perspective, and like a blessing for Iran.

And for the first time, we’re making an article in this newsletter free to non-subscribers of The Economist. Today’s is our Well Informed column sorting through the claims about benefits and drawbacks around fortified baby formula. Enjoy.