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  "id": 15107550,
  "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",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T02:48:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC World",
    "slug": "bbc-world",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxr5yvzv7rp0o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a move that has sparked controversy, US President Donald Trump has used his executive powers to exempt several sanctions on Russia that were recently enacted by the US Congress. The sanctions, aimed at penalizing Russia for its involvement in Ukraine's conflict, were part of a bill signed by Trump in September but were set to take effect on Sunday. This decision came shortly after Trump announced the US would import Russian diesel to lower energy prices ahead of the midterm elections in November.\n\nThe sanctions law, named after late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who was a vocal critic of Russia in Washington, targeted Russia's economy by allowing tariffs of up to 100% on the top five buyers of Russian oil and gas, primarily China and India. It also included sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin, key government officials, financial institutions, and Russia's \"shadow fleet\" of tankers. A group of 20 bipartisan lawmakers had urged Trump to adhere to the law, emphasizing its importance in compelling Putin to engage in meaningful peace talks.\n\nCritics, including US allies, have expressed concern that this decision could benefit Russia during its ongoing war in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky denounced the move, labeling it a \"gift to Putin\" and 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.",
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    "outlets": 12,
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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"
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      {
        "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 News",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-17T02:48:36.000Z"
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  "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."
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