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Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect

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US President Donald Trump has waived several sanctions on Russia that were recently passed by Congress and are designed to punish Russia for its ongoing conflict with Ukraine. In an executive order issued Friday, Trump cited national interests as justification for withholding certain penalties. This action follows his controversial decision last week to import Russian diesel to potentially lower US energy prices ahead of the midterm elections, a move that has faced significant bipartisan opposition from lawmakers who argue it undermines efforts to force Russia into peace negotiations over Ukraine.

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On October 16, 2026, US President Donald Trump waived sanctions on Russian diesel and other oil-related exports, reversing actions he had taken just weeks earlier to impose new restrictions as part of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. This decision has drawn criticism from both Democrats and Republicans who argue it undermines efforts to pressure Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. President Trump's move aims to lower diesel prices ahead of the midterm elections but has strained relations with Ukraine, where President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed frustration that his country has not received enough support from the US despite significant sacrifices in the ongoing conflict. The waiver also weakens economic sanctions meant to compel Russia to end its war in Ukraine and could embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin, who appears to have gained a strategic advantage over Trump through this political maneuvering. Critics argue that Trump's actions could jeopardize future leverage against Moscow, potentially undermining long-term US foreign policy objectives regarding Russia.

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The law took aim at Russian's economy, and gave Trump broad powers to levy tariffs of up to 100% on the top five purchasers of Russian oil and gas – most significantly China and India. Additionally, the law includes sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin, senior figures within the Russian government as well as banks and other financial institutions and Russia's "shadow fleet" of tankers used to circumvent existing sanctions.

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Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect · assertive framing

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- Published US President Donald Trump has used his presidential authority to block numerous sanctions on Russia that were recently passed by the US Congress in an effort to punish the country for its war on Ukraine. asserted

that → publish → Ukraine

In an executive order on Friday night, Trump said that it is in the US "national interests" to withhold some of the sanctions. asserted

it → say → sanctions

Trump signed the sanctions bill into law in September, and it was due to take effect on Sunday. asserted

it → sign → Sunday

It comes days after Trump said the US would import Russian diesel in an effort to bring down US energy prices before the midterm elections in November, which will decide which party controls Congress. asserted

party → come → Congress

The plan shocked lawmakers, and has triggered a bipartisan backlash. The US sanctions law is named for the late Republican South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, who was one of Ukraine's staunchest defenders in Washington before his death on 11 July. asserted

who → shock → July

law → take → sanctions

On Thursday, a bipartisan group of 20 US lawmakers issued a letter calling on Trump to respect the new law, which is due to take effect on 18 October. asserted

which → issue → October

The lawmakers thanked Trump for signing the sanctions bill, and urged his "full and faithful implementation" of the law. asserted

lawmakers → thank → law

The lawmakers said it would be "decisive in forcing Putin to take peace talks seriously" and called on the Trump administration "to apply the Graham law's sanctions to their fullest extent and without delay". asserted

it → say → delay

Last week, Trump announced that he had held a phone call with Putin, and had agreed to purchase diesel from Moscow. asserted

he → announce → Moscow

US allies criticised the move, anxious that it could help Russia in its war effort. uncertain

it → criticise → effort

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the deal a gift to Putin that amounts to "an investment in a war that must be ended". asserted

that → call → war