Trump Waives Sanctions on Russian Energy Exports, Russia Hails 'Historic Moment'

President Donald Trump has waived sanctions and tariffs on Russian energy exports under the Lindsey O. Graham Act, a move Russia's envoy Kirill Dmitriev called a "historic moment" on Saturday. The waiver, announced in an executive order late Friday citing US "national interest," suspends punitive measures targeting Russia's energy and defence sectors. The decision follows a clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, fueling speculation Trump is siding with Moscow nearly five years into the invasion. The Graham Act, championed by the late senator, proposed tariffs up to 100 percent on top purchasers of Russian oil and gas, including China and India. The waiver only suspends implementation, allowing Trump to reimpose the tariffs at a later time.