Trump Suspends Russia Sanctions to Keep Moscow at Ukraine Peace Talks

US President Donald Trump has suspended sanctions against Russia, saying he wants to keep Moscow at the negotiating table for peace talks in the Ukraine war. He stated on Truth Social that he is negotiating peace and wants to avoid driving Russia away. Trump suspended the sanctions on Friday, citing US national security interests. Analysts suggest the move may also relate to concerns about rising fuel prices ahead of the November US midterm elections. The suspension will be reviewed for up to 60 days, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The decision comes amid ongoing conflict, with Ukraine reporting Russian attacks on energy infrastructure and civilian areas. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also accused the US government of restricting SpaceX's Starlink satellite services, a claim US officials have denied.