{
  "id": 15118624,
  "title": "Trump waives key sanctions on Russian oil, invokes Section 115 of the Graham Act: Here's what it means for India",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-key-sanctions-on-russian-oil-invokes-section-115-of-the",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T04:18:14.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/trump-waives-key-sanctions-on-russian-oil-invokes-section-115-of-the-graham-act-heres-what-it-means-for-india-11792210114695.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "US President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order waiving key sanctions and tariffs imposed on Russia under the Graham Act, asserting it to be in the national interest. The order waives the application of sanctions, restrictions, and duties as outlined in the Graham Act, with Trump submitting a certification to Congress explaining the decision. The sanctions were set to take effect in two days, per AP reports. The Graham Act, named after Senator Lindsey Graham, aims to curb financial resources supporting Russia's involvement in Ukraine's conflict. It allows the US President to impose sanctions on Russia and impose tariffs on countries like China and India, which are significant oil and gas importers from Russia.",
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) signed an executive order waiving key Russia-related sanctions and tariffs under the Graham Act, telling Congress that the decision was in the national interest.",
  "key_points": [
    "Trump waives sanctions on Russian oil under Graham Act",
    "Order signed to benefit national interest, per AP",
    "Graham Act targets Russia-Ukraine conflict funding"
  ],
  "editors_take": "By bypassing the Graham Act's restrictions, the administration removes the immediate threat of tariffs on major energy importers like India while prioritizing national interests over the containment of Russian finances.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ukrinform - Politics",
        "title": "Trump suspends sanctions on buyers of Russian energy under Graham Act",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-suspends-sanctions-on-buyers-of-russian-energy-under-graham-act",
        "published": "2026-10-17T04:30:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Trump waives key Russia-related sanctions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-key-russia-related-sanctions",
        "published": "2026-10-17T04:52:11.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Trump suspends sanctions on buyers of Russian oil and gas that Graham championed",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-suspends-sanctions-on-buyers-of-russian-oil-and-gas-that-graham",
        "published": "2026-10-17T05:23:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arabian Post",
        "title": "Trump suspends Graham Act penalties targeting Russian energy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-suspends-graham-act-penalties-targeting-russian-energy",
        "published": "2026-10-17T05:41:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Kyiv Independent",
        "title": "Russian attacks kill 7, injure dozens across Ukraine amid continued strikes on energy infrastructure",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/russian-attacks-kill-7-injure-dozens-across-ukraine-amid-continued",
        "published": "2026-10-17T07:28:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}