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Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect

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Matza, M. (2026, October 17). Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect. BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxr5yvzv7rp0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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US President Donald Trump has waived several sanctions on Russia that were recently passed by Congress and are designed to punish Russia for its ongoing conflict with Ukraine. In an executive order issued Friday, Trump cited national interests as justification for withholding certain penalties. This action follows his controversial decision last week to import Russian diesel to potentially lower US energy prices ahead of the midterm elections, a move that has faced significant bipartisan opposition from lawmakers who argue it undermines efforts to force Russia into peace negotiations over Ukraine.

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On October 16, 2026, President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending new sanctions and tariffs on Russia just two days before they were set to take effect. The move effectively neutralizes the Graham Act, which aimed to clamp down more quickly on financial resources fueling Russia's war against Ukraine. This decision follows Trump's controversial announcement a week earlier that he had agreed to purchase diesel from Russia to lower global energy prices, despite potential negative impacts on Ukraine. The order gives the administration greater flexibility in deciding future sanctions without being bound by the law’s requirements. Trump’s actions have drawn criticism and raised questions about his stance on holding Russia accountable for its aggression towards Ukraine. Despite pressure, Trump refused to blame Russian President Vladimir Putin for starting the war. This decision comes amid growing concerns over gas prices and unpopularity of the war in Iran, affecting Trump's approval ratings ahead of crucial midterm elections. Republican lawmakers are now facing mounting pressure to maintain control of Congress under these circumstances. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had been urging swift action against Russia following Senator Graham’s sudden death earlier this year. The suspension of sanctions marks a significant shift in the U.S.’s approach towards Russia and its ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

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Trump has used his presidential authority to block numerous sanctions on Russia that were recently passed by the US Congress in an effort to punish the country for its war on Ukraine.

right Highlights Trump's decision to waive sanctions, favoring a less confrontational stance with Russia.
The plan shocked lawmakers, and has triggered a bipartisan backlash.

left Implies criticism from both sides of the political spectrum, suggesting opposition to Trump's decision.

Reading Leans right (beta estimate) Confidence high 1 quote(s) discarded as not found in the article

Leaning: leans right for article 86422 (high confidence, 2 verified quotes) · logged 2026-10-17

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“Both articles describe President Trump waiving sanctions against Russia under an executive order citing national interests, at the same time and with the same context of recent sanctions legislation.”

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- Published US President Donald Trump has used his presidential authority to block numerous sanctions on Russia that were recently passed by the US Congress in an effort to punish the country for its war on Ukraine. asserted

that → publish → Ukraine

In an executive order on Friday night, Trump said that it is in the US "national interests" to withhold some of the sanctions. asserted

it → say → sanctions

Trump signed the sanctions bill into law in September, and it was due to take effect on Sunday. asserted

it → sign → Sunday

It comes days after Trump said the US would import Russian diesel in an effort to bring down US energy prices before the midterm elections in November, which will decide which party controls Congress. asserted

party → come → Congress

The plan shocked lawmakers, and has triggered a bipartisan backlash. The US sanctions law is named for the late Republican South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, who was one of Ukraine's staunchest defenders in Washington before his death on 11 July. asserted

who → shock → July

The law took aim at Russian's economy, and gave Trump broad powers to levy tariffs of up to 100% on the top five purchasers of Russian oil and gas – most significantly China and India. Additionally, the law includes sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin, senior figures within the Russian government as well as banks and other financial institutions and Russia's "shadow fleet" of tankers used to circumvent existing sanctions. asserted

law → take → sanctions

On Thursday, a bipartisan group of 20 US lawmakers issued a letter calling on Trump to respect the new law, which is due to take effect on 18 October. asserted

which → issue → October

The lawmakers thanked Trump for signing the sanctions bill, and urged his "full and faithful implementation" of the law. asserted

lawmakers → thank → law

The lawmakers said it would be "decisive in forcing Putin to take peace talks seriously" and called on the Trump administration "to apply the Graham law's sanctions to their fullest extent and without delay". asserted

it → say → delay

Last week, Trump announced that he had held a phone call with Putin, and had agreed to purchase diesel from Moscow. asserted

he → announce → Moscow

US allies criticised the move, anxious that it could help Russia in its war effort. uncertain

it → criticise → effort

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called the deal a gift to Putin that amounts to "an investment in a war that must be ended". asserted

that → call → war

Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect

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