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Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies

The US president temporarily ends many restrictions on Moscow recently passed by Congress over "national security" concerns.

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BBC News· Oct 17, 6:39 AMTrump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies

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Trump waives key Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they take effect under new law - Fri, 16 Oct 2026 PSTWASHINGTON – President Donald Trump waived key Russia-related U.S. sanctions and tariffs days before they were to take effect under a law he signed last month, including duties on the country’s goods and penalties for buying its oil and gas.

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Trump's Russia diesel deal may offer Putin more than money — and spell trouble for UkraineTrump's diesel deal may do little for Russia's finances, but it raises bigger questions about Ukraine's leverage, U.S. support and Putin's next moves.

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Trump blasted for siding with ‘bloodthirsty thug’ in late-night gift to RussiaCritics across the political spectrum unloaded on President Donald Trump after he threw Russia a lifeline with a stroke of his pen. Trump signed an executive order Friday night exempting Russia from a sweeping package of penalties Congress passed last month, just two days before they were set to take effect, The New York Times reported. The law, named…

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Trump waives Russian sanctions outlined in Graham Act before they take effectPresident Trump signed an executive order Friday evening to waive sanctions against Russia set to take effect soon under a recently signed legislative package. The president officially signed the sanctions package into law last month, which was posthumously dedicated to the late Sen. Lindsay Graham (R-S.C.). The legislation sought to put pressure on the…

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Trump hands Russia a lifeline by killing Congress’ punishing war sanctions: NYTPresident Donald Trump has handed Russia an economic lifeline days before a punishing crackdown on Moscow's war chest was set to begin. Trump signed an executive order Friday night exempting Russia from penalties laid out in the Graham Act, The New York Times and the Associated Press reported. The law, named for Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), who died in…

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Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From Sanctions LawThe sanctions were part of a measure that was named after Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who died in July.

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