{ "id": 15102033, "title": "Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-several-russia-sanctions-as-new-us-law-takes-effect", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-10-17T02:48:36.000Z", "source": { "name": "BBC News", "slug": "bbc-news", "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxr5yvzv7rp0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss" }, "original_language": "en", "account": "President Donald Trump has utilized his executive authority to exempt several Russia sanctions, recently enacted by the US Congress, which were intended to penalize Russia for its ongoing conflict in Ukraine. An executive order, signed by Trump on Friday night, stated that it is in the nation's best interest to refrain from imposing some of these sanctions. The sanctions bill was passed by Congress in September, and was set to take effect on Sunday. This move comes in the wake of Trump's announcement that the US would import Russian diesel to help reduce energy costs before the mid-term elections in November, a decision that has sparked controversy and criticism. The US sanctions law, named after the late Senator Lindsey Graham, was designed to target Russia's economy and provided Trump with broad powers to impose tariffs of up to 100% on top oil and gas importers, primarily China and India. Additionally, the law includes sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin, key officials within the Russian government, financial institutions, and Russia's tankers used to avoid existing sanctions. On Thursday, a bipartisan group of 20 US lawmakers sent a letter to Trump urging him to adhere to the new law, which is set to take effect on October 18. The lawmakers expressed gratitude for Trump's signature on the sanctions bill and called for the full and prompt implementation of the law, emphasizing that it would be crucial in encouraging Putin to engage in meaningful peace talks. Last week, Trump revealed that he had spoken with Putin over the phone and had agreed to import diesel from Moscow. US allies expressed concern over this move, fearing that it could bolster Russia's position in the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described the deal as a \"gift to Putin\" and compared it to \"an investment in a war that must be ended.\"", "summary": "Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests.", "key_points": [], "editors_take": null, "illustration": null, "coverage": { "outlets": 12, "also_reported_by": [ { "outlet": "Investing.com", "title": "Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they were to take effect under new law", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-many-russia-related-sanctions-tariffs-before-they-were", "published": "2026-10-17T01:18:36.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Times of India", "title": "Trump waives Russia sanctions, restrictions and duties under Graham Act", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-russia-sanctions-restrictions-and-duties-under-graham-act", "published": "2026-10-17T01:25:11.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Al-Monitor", "title": "Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they were to take effect under new law", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-many-russia-related-sanctions-tariffs-before-they-were-15093857", "published": "2026-10-17T01:46:25.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press", "title": "Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-puts-new-russia-sanctions-passed-by-congress-on-hold-saying", "published": "2026-10-17T01:48:13.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News", "title": "Trump waives some Russia-related sanctions that threatened 100% tariffs on India", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-some-russia-related-sanctions-that-threatened-100", "published": "2026-10-17T01:53:40.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Business Standard IN", "title": "Trump waives Russia energy tariffs and sanctions under Graham law", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-russia-energy-tariffs-and-sanctions-under-graham-law", "published": "2026-10-17T01:55:45.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The Indian Express", "title": "Trump waives sanctions on Russia bill that gave power to impose 100% tariff on India", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-sanctions-on-russia-bill-that-gave-power-to-impose-100", "published": "2026-10-17T02:07:46.000Z" }, { "outlet": "DW News", "title": "Trump puts new Russia sanctions on hold", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-puts-new-russia-sanctions-on-hold", "published": "2026-10-17T02:09:00.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Kyiv Independent", "title": "Trump waives latest Russia sanctions amid growing Ukraine-US tensions", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-latest-russia-sanctions-amid-growing-ukraine-us-tensions", "published": "2026-10-17T02:31:15.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Financial Times", "title": "Trump exempts Russia from further sanctions mandated by new law", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-exempts-russia-from-further-sanctions-mandated-by-new-law", "published": "2026-10-17T02:31:59.000Z" }, { "outlet": "BBC World", "title": "Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-several-russia-sanctions-as-new-us-law-takes-effect-15107550", "published": "2026-10-17T02:48:36.000Z" } ] }, "ai_generated": true, "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original." }