Trump suspends Russia sanctions, Norway and Ukraine warn against weakening pressure

nettavisen.no (Swedish) —

President Donald Trump has suspended a US sanctions package targeting Russia's energy and defense sectors, overriding a bipartisan congressional majority just two days before it was to take effect. The move has drawn sharp criticism from Ukraine and Norway. Norwegian State Secretary Eivind Vad Petersson warned against weakening pressure on Russia, calling it crucial for Ukraine and European security. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed disappointment, saying the decision rewards Putin and encourages continued attacks, while Kremlin advisor Kirill Dmitriyev hailed it as historic. The suspension follows Trump's recent criticism of Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries and a diesel purchase agreement with Putin, which Zelenskyy says betrays Ukraine. Experts doubt the deal will lower US fuel prices.


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