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Zelenskyy says ‘it’s a pity’ Trump bypassed sanctions law named for Lindsey Graham

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NBC News. (2026, October 18). Zelenskyy says ‘it’s a pity’ Trump bypassed sanctions law named for Lindsey Graham. NBC News. https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/zelenskyy-says-it-s-a-pity-trump-bypassed-sanctions-law-named-for-lindsey-graham-271778373559

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As of October 18, 2026, President Donald Trump has waived sanctions against Russia under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which he had signed into law in September. This decision aims to temporarily ease restrictions on Russian diesel exports to help reduce global fuel prices before the midterm elections. The move has drawn criticism from lawmakers across both parties, who argue it undermines support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed disappointment, stating it is "a pity" that Trump bypassed sanctions designed to pressure Russia into peace negotiations. Trump maintains the decision will benefit global and U.S. economies while adding supply to a strained global diesel market, although there are doubts about its effectiveness in lowering prices for American consumers or influencing Russian policy towards Ukraine.

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