Russia sanctions

Trump Waives Russia Sanctions to Protect Ukraine Peace Talks

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Donald Trump at a White House podium announcing the Trump Russia sanctions waiver for Ukraine peace talks

President Donald Trump waived key sanctions and tariffs against Russia late last week, defending the Trump Russia sanctions waiver on Sunday as a necessary step to keep peace negotiations over Ukraine alive. The move, taken just days before the measures were due to take effect, sent oil prices lower and drew sharp reactions from Kyiv, … Read more

Trump Waives Russia Sanctions After Putin Diesel Deal

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Trump signs an executive order waiving Russia sanctions at the Resolute Desk after the Putin diesel deal

President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order waiving sweeping new sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia’s energy revenues, telling Congress that suspending the measures was in the national interest of the United States. The Trump Russia sanctions reversal came only weeks after he had signed the sanctions package into law and followed a deal … Read more