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Trump pauses new Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy grows
President Trump signed an order temporarily waiving many Russia sanctions recently passed by Congress, citing national security; Secretary of State Marco Rubio called it a 60-day pause to assess global impact, including tariffs on countries such as India. Zelenskyy called the move a boost for Putin and urged support for the sanctions, while at least eight Republican senators criticised the waiver or a related Russian diesel deal.
Why it matters
Easing pressure on Moscow could shift the war's dynamics and affects trade partners hit by secondary tariffs.
Background
The US Congress passed new sanctions targeting Russia's economy over its war in Ukraine. Trump and Zelenskyy have had a turbulent relationship, and Zelenskyy warns Russia aims to black out Ukraine's power and heating before winter.
The story so far
- Trump puts new Russia sanctions law on hold
- Trump pauses new Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy grows
- Trump defends Russia sanctions waiver and says others should negotiate for Ukraine
- Trump says he is ready to meet Putin and Xi in China
- Kremlin ready to resume three-way Ukraine talks after Putin meets Witkoff
- Zelensky says Russian strikes show no change after Moscow agrees to talks
- Russia, Ukraine and US negotiators to meet in Abu Dhabi in November
- Zelensky says US-Ukraine-Russia meeting will take place in November
Sources
- Al Jazeera ↗Oct 18, 3:11 PM ET
- BBC News ↗Oct 17, 9:10 PM ET
- The Hindu ↗Oct 18, 10:24 AM ET
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