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Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen

Lawmakers from both parties blasted the executive order late Friday, the latest in a series of steps that the Republican president has taken drawing the United States closer to Russia's Vladimir Putin.

Sources (3)· Oct 17, 3:54 PM to Oct 17, 4:21 PM

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HuffPost· Oct 17, 3:54 PMTrump's Decision To Waive Russian Sanctions Outrages Congress
PBS NewsHour· Oct 17, 3:57 PMTrump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen
Courthouse News Service· Oct 17, 4:21 PMTrump’s decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen

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Zelensky Links Huge Russia Energy Attack to Trump Sanctions WaiverMore than 15 critical power facilities were targeted as Zelensky warned that easing pressure on Moscow encourages Putin.

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Kudlow: Zelensky Isn't the Reason Oil Prices Are Elevated, It's the Middle EastOn Friday’s broadcast of the Fox Business Network’s “Kudlow,” host Larry Kudlow said that oil prices have risen due to issues in the Middle East, not due to anything done by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky towards Russia. Former Trump National The post Kudlow: Zelensky Isn’t the Reason Oil Prices Are Elevated, It’s the Middle East appeared first…

Breitbart News Network17h agoWhole story →

Zelensky Complains Trump's Move to Pause Russian Sanctions Will Encourage PutinUkraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that he feared the United States would lift more sanctions on Russia and that President Donald Trump's action only "rewards" Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin. The post Zelensky Complains Trump’s Move to Pause Russian Sanctions Will Encourage Putin appeared first on Breitbart .

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Zelensky says Russian sanctions Trump waived 'could have helped enormously'Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky decried President Trump’s late-night decision to waive sanctions and tariffs against Russia days before they were set to take effect under a new law. “At a time when the Russians have carried out such a massive attack on our energy sector, a decision was unfortunately made in America to completely disregard...

The Hill19h agoWhole story →

Trump Gives Putin an 'Economic Lifeline,' Waives Sanctions on RussiaPresident Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that waived new sanctions on Russia that were set to take effect thanks to bipartisan legislation signed into law by the president last month. Trump justified the decision by claiming the sanctions waiver "is in the national interests of the United States," without offering further details. The…

Common Dreams19h agoWhole story →

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Israel Must Probe West Bank Attack on Journalist, US Envoy SaysUS Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee condemned the beating of a Washington Post journalist while working in the West Bank and demanded a “full investigation, arrest and prosecution” of the attackers.

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Zelensky says Musk-owned satellite system still restricted in UkraineUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine's use of the Elon Musk -owned SpaceX satellite system remains partially restricted, despite earlier signs this week that it had been fully restored. Why it matters: The current restrictions limit the Ukrainian military from using drones to intercept Russian attack drones and from using its drones to…

Axios9h agoWhole story →

Sen. Graham on Trump waiving Russia sanctions: ‘I look forward to talking to him’Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) said Saturday that she would prefer to keep sanctions pressure on Russia after President Trump waived sanctions on the country that were enacted through a bill Graham championed. Trump signed an executive order Friday waiving sanctions on Russian energy, passed under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. The...

The Hill8h agoWhole story →

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Graham breaks with Trump over Russia sanctions law her brother championedDarline Graham has only been a senator for a few months, but she has cited her role in passing the sanctions package, a major part of her brother’s legacy, as a top achievement.

The Philadelphia Inquirer8h agoSources (2)Whole story →

Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifiesThe US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns.

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