Trump's Russia sanctions waiver draws bipartisan US criticism
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US lawmakers from both parties criticised President Trump's decision to put new Russia sanctions on hold before they took effect.
Key takeaways
US lawmakers from both parties criticised President Trump's decision to put new Russia sanctions on hold before they took effect.
What happened
President Donald Trump signed an executive order waiving new Russia-related restrictions shortly before their planned start. Associated Press reported objections from Republican and Democratic lawmakers on October 17. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for supporters of the sanctions to speak out. The waiver concerns this new package; it should not be described as removal of every existing sanction.
Why it matters
The decision changes the immediate US pressure campaign on Moscow and raises questions about congressional and allied responses.
What to watch
Watch for the text and implementation of the order, congressional action and any response from Ukraine and European partners. Diplomatic consequences remain uncertain.
Sources
Sources
- https://apnews.com/article/3cc9740c39e9e9eb713b1c553b5709e6
- https://apnews.com/article/07e1dfc41bdad7b3292c6c263005fabc
- https://www.axios.com/2026/10/17/trump-russia-sanctions
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