Trump delays Russia sanctions package for 60-day review, Rubio says

President Donald Trump has not made a final decision on a new sanctions package targeting Russian exports, delaying implementation for up to 60 days to assess economic impacts, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The postponed "Graham package" includes sanctions and tariffs on countries buying Russian energy, potentially affecting major importers like India. Rubio defended the delay and a separate diesel export deal with Russia, arguing it could lower fuel prices ahead of the US midterm elections. Russia's diesel production remains limited due to Ukrainian attacks on refineries, and delivery timelines are unclear. Experts doubt the deal's impact, as the first phase covers 2.2 million barrels against US daily consumption of 3.9 million barrels.