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Trump gives reason for waiving sanctions against Russia

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Trump gives reason for waiving sanctions against Russia. (2026, October 19). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/video/trump-gives-reason-for-waiving-sanctions-against-russia/

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President Trump announced he would waive sanctions against Russia that were set to be imposed on Sunday. The decision was made amid a significant escalation in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, particularly as winter sets in and the situation becomes more critical. CBS News correspondent Ramy Inocencio provides this report.

Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-19, using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the same event (that is the story summary below).

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As of October 19, 2026, US President Donald Trump has waived sanctions and tariffs on Russia just days before they were set to take effect under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which he had signed into law in September. This decision has drawn criticism from Republicans like Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who have accused Trump of capitulating to Russian President Vladimir Putin. The move comes amid ongoing tensions with Ukraine, where President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the US for allegedly restricting Ukraine’s access to intelligence and satellite services, such as slowing down Starlink operations. Trump's decision is seen as beneficial for Russia in its conflict with Ukraine, leading to bipartisan backlash in Washington.

Written for “Trump Holds Russia Sanctions” on 2026-10-19, grounded in this article and the 60 other(s) covering the same event.

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