Trump suspends congressional sanctions on Russia

President Donald Trump has suspended a congressionally approved sanctions package against Russia via presidential decree, citing national interest. The move halts legislation aimed at restricting financial flows fueling the war in Ukraine. The law, named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham and passed last month with broad bipartisan support, was designed to accelerate economic pressure on Moscow. The suspension follows Trump's recent announcement of a deal to purchase Russian diesel to lower global energy prices, a move that could disadvantage Ukraine. Russia praised the decision, with Kremlin advisor Kirill Dmitriev calling it a "historic moment" in bilateral relations. The suspension has become a campaign issue in South Carolina, where Darline Graham, Lindsey's sister and successor appointee, acknowledged the president's discretion in implementing the sanctions.