Trump suspends sanctions on Russian exports, drawing bipartisan criticism

US President Donald Trump has suspended key sanctions and tariffs on Russian exports through an executive order, halting the Lindsey Graham Act days before it was to take effect. The move aims to protect diesel prices ahead of the US midterm elections. Russia's investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev called the suspension a "historic moment," while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned it encourages Moscow to continue its attacks. The decision has drawn bipartisan criticism in Washington, with lawmakers calling it a betrayal of Ukraine. The suspension follows a massive Russian drone and missile assault on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, leaving hundreds of thousands without power. Italian officials, including Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and Defense Minister Guido Crosetto, have criticized the US decision, reaffirming Europe's continued support for Ukraine.