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US sanction waivers are Russian economic boon

Within weeks of waiving sanctions on Russian diesel, President Donald Trump waived sanctions on Russia’s trading partners.

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Semafor· Oct 19, 8:12 PMUS sanction waivers are Russian economic boon

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GOP senator: Reagan, Graham would be 'ashamed' of Trump waiving Russia sanctionsSen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) says former President Reagan and the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) would be “ashamed” of President Trump’s action Friday to waive sanctions against Russia, less than a month after Trump signed a tough Russia sanctions package into law. Cassidy vented his disappointment with Trump over his decision to set aside sanctions...

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Trump faces bipartisan backlash over waiving Russia sanctionsPresident Trump is defending his decision to waive sanctions, which will refill Russia's pocketbooks as it attacks Ukraine.

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Trump says he'd meet with Putin and Xi, criticizes ZelenskyyTensions between Trump and Zelenskyy have steadily risen in recent weeks, while Russia, which invaded Ukraine, has received multiple breaks from the U.S.

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