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  "id": 15119904,
  "title": "Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interest",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-puts-new-russia-sanctions-that-he-recently-signed-into-law-on-15119904",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T04:17:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12106266/trump-russia-sanctions-on-hold/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump has temporarily halted a series of new sanctions targeting Russia, citing national interest. The executive order, signed by Trump last month, was meant to come into effect just two days before the deadline set in the law itself. The legislation, named after late South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, aimed to curb the financial resources supporting Russia's war against Ukraine. However, Trump's decision has drawn criticism from congressional Democrats. The sanctions were part of Graham's legacy, who had advocated for stricter U.S. sanctions against Russia to pressure it to end its war in Ukraine. Democrats, including Virginia Rep. Don Beyer, have expressed their disappointment, saying the move is turning a blind eye to public opinion and American allies. Trump's decision comes after he announced a deal to purchase diesel from Russia, a move that has been criticized for potentially aiding Russia in its war efforts. The decision to suspend the sanctions has been posted on the White House website, but the administration has not provided an explanation as to why it was in the national interest.",
  "summary": "President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday waiving key U.S. sanctions, restrictions, and duties targeting Russian energy revenues. The move puts on hold the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which Trump had signed into law last month. The Korea Times reports the decision came just two days before a legal deadline for implementation, and Trump informed Congress that the pause is in the national interest.\n\nThe legislation, named after the late South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, was intended to more quickly restrict the financial resources fueling the war against Ukraine. According to the Jerusalem Post, the law would have imposed tariffs of up to 100% on goods from the five largest importers of Russian crude oil or gas, as well as any country knowingly purchasing such energy or helping Russia evade sanctions. Gulf News notes the executive order specifically waives the application of these duties and sanctions provided for in the Graham Act.",
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        "outlet": "Japan Today",
        "title": "Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-puts-new-russia-sanctions-that-he-recently-signed-into-law-on",
        "published": "2026-10-17T03:22:38.000Z"
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interest",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-puts-new-russia-sanctions-that-he-recently-signed-into-law-on-15109585",
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        "title": "Trump signs order waiving Graham Act sanctions on Russia",
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        "published": "2026-10-17T05:28:22.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Trump waives new Russia sanctions as relations with Ukraine slump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-new-russia-sanctions-as-relations-with-ukraine-slump",
        "published": "2026-10-17T05:40:20.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Bernama",
        "title": "World : Trump Waives Tariffs, Many Sanctions Under New Russia Sanctions Law",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/world-trump-waives-tariffs-many-sanctions-under-new-russia-sanctions",
        "published": "2026-10-17T05:51:54.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Trump’s Russia sanctions reversal deepens rift with Zelensky as Europe rallies behind Kyiv",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trumps-russia-sanctions-reversal-deepens-rift-with-zelensky-as-europe",
        "published": "2026-10-17T05:53:12.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Trump signs executive order waiving new Russia sanctions package",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-signs-executive-order-waiving-new-russia-sanctions-package",
        "published": "2026-10-17T06:37:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Slick diplomacy: Trump’s crude u-turn on Russia sanctions bails out India",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/slick-diplomacy-trumps-crude-u-turn-on-russia-sanctions-bails-out",
        "published": "2026-10-17T06:45:11.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Ukrinform - Politics",
        "title": "U.S. lawmakers introduce bill to block Trump’s Russia diesel deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/u-s-lawmakers-introduce-bill-to-block-trumps-russia-diesel-deal",
        "published": "2026-10-17T06:58:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "KBC",
        "title": "Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky intensifies",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-several-russia-sanctions-as-row-with-zelensky-intensifies",
        "published": "2026-10-17T07:32:34.000Z"
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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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