Trump waives Russia-related sanctions before they even kick in as Ukraine ties worsen
US President Donald Trump has waived a further slate of sanctions related to Russian fossil fuel sales, days before they were to take effect under a bill he signed into law last month. The waiver announced in an executive order Friday comes as Trump increasingly feuds with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and cracks appear in … The post Trump waives Russia-related sanctions before they…
US President Donald Trump waived further sanctions related to Russian fossil fuel sales days before they were set to take effect under a bill he signed into law. This move comes amid increased tensions between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and growing concerns over Ukraine's efforts in its ongoing war against Russia.
The White House pressured Ukraine to cease strikes on Russian oil facilities in an attempt to lower oil prices before the midterm elections. Ukraine initially complied but resumed attacks, while Russia continued to target Ukraine's energy infrastructure. Zelensky criticized the waiver, stating it disregarded the Lindsey Graham Act, which aimed to pressure Russia and end the war.
Despite the strain on US-Ukraine relations, negotiations between the two countries' negotiators were reportedly ongoing. The waiver triggered criticism from both sides of the aisle in Washington, with legislators accusing Trump of aiding Putin and defying congressional intent.
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