Trump waives Russia sanctions; Putin envoy calls it 'historic moment'

President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving new sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia, suspending measures due to take effect under legislation he signed last month. The restrictions included duties on Russian goods and penalties for countries buying Russian oil and gas. Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev called the waiver a "historic moment," urging dialogue and cooperation over confrontation. The waiver followed an agreement where Russia would supply over 300,000 tonnes of diesel to global markets, with additional deliveries planned through November. The decision has drawn bipartisan criticism in the US, with opponents arguing it could help sustain Russia's war against Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged EU leaders to provide nearly $80 billion in additional funding next year.