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President Trump faces backlash over Russia sanctions relief

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Trump Blocking Russia Curbs Historic Moment: Putin Envoy

US President Donald Trump's decision to waive a new package of sanctions on Russia is described by a Russian presidential envoy as a "historic moment." On Friday, Trump signed an executive order waiving sweeping US sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia’s energy revenues, two days before they were due to take effect. This move comes amid a clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, fueling speculation that the US leader is increasingly siding with Moscow nearly five years into Russia's offensive against Ukraine, which has resulted in hundreds of thousands of deaths and millions displaced.

Kirill Dmitriev, envoy for Russian President Vladimir Putin, stated on social media: "The Trump administration’s suspension of the Graham Act is an important and truly historic moment." The Kremlin and Putin, who appeared in military uniform Friday and declared Moscow's intent to seize eastern Ukraine, have not yet reacted to this significant diplomatic win for Russia.

The Lindsey Graham Act, named after the late US senator who sponsored it, targeted Russia's energy and defense sectors as well as President Vladimir Putin and other senior officials. Dmitriev noted that the act would have caused "serious damage first and foremost to the US economy and global markets."

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“Both articles discuss President Trump signing an order waiving sanctions on Russia under the Graham Act on the same day.”

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“Both articles discuss President Trump suspending sanctions against Russia, which is described as happening just a week after his deal with Putin and shortly before midterm elections.”

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“Both articles discuss Trump waiving Russian sanctions, indicating it is the same specific event.”

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