Trump's Russia sanctions exemption draws bipartisan criticism

lalibre.be (French) —

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio downplayed President Donald Trump's decision to exempt Russia from new sanctions, citing global conflicts' impact on energy prices and the economy. The exemption, announced via executive order Friday, applies to the Graham Act passed in September. It follows a US-Russia deal allowing American imports of Russian diesel, a move criticized by Ukraine and some Republicans like Senator Ted Cruz. Democrats condemned the decision, with Senator Chuck Schumer calling it "the best birthday gift" to Putin. Russia praised the move as historic, while tensions rise between Trump and Ukrainian President Zelensky over recent US actions favoring Moscow.


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