Trump waives Russia sanctions, drawing bipartisan backlash and Ukraine criticism

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President Donald Trump waived sanctions targeting Russian fossil fuel sales days before they were set to take effect, drawing bipartisan backlash from US lawmakers and condemnation from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The waiver, issued Friday, pauses the Graham Act's tariffs on countries importing Russian crude oil and gas, which were designed to pressure Moscow financially. Trump cited US national interests without specifics, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the 60-day period allows analysis of global economic impacts. The move follows Trump's separate deal permitting Russian diesel exports and escalating feuds with Zelensky, amid reported cuts to US intelligence sharing and Starlink restrictions. European allies are preparing new sanctions against Russia, contrasting with Washington's approach.


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