{
  "id": 15127715,
  "title": "Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties slump",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-new-russia-sanctions-as-ukraine-ties-slump-15127715",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T05:27:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Channel News Asia",
    "slug": "channel-news-asia",
    "url": "https://www.channelnewsasia.com/world/trump-waives-russia-sanctions-oil-gas-energy-6467991"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Donald Trump has waived new sanctions against Russia, following a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to release large quantities of diesel into global markets. This marks a significant decline in the relationship between the United States and Ukraine, as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has been urging EU leaders to provide additional funding of nearly $80 billion for the Ukrainian war effort. Trump's decision to ease sanctions on Russia's energy and defense sectors has raised concerns that the US leader is aligning with Moscow. The breakdown in relations has been exacerbated by disruptions to a critical US-provided satellite system that has hindered Ukraine's ability to counter Russia's bombardments. European leaders have shown unity in standing behind Zelensky, emphasizing the need to increase support for Ukraine and explore additional measures.",
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump's reversal on the Russia sanctions comes after he struck a deal with Russia President Vlamidir Putin to ease sanctions on Russia in exchange for Moscow releasing large amounts of diesel into global markets.",
  "key_points": [],
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    "outlets": 11,
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        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Trump waives some sanctions, curbs on Russia",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-some-sanctions-curbs-on-russia",
        "published": "2026-10-17T00:53:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Trump pauses Russian sanctions package after striking diesel deal with Putin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-pauses-russian-sanctions-package-after-striking-diesel-deal",
        "published": "2026-10-17T02:26:19.000Z"
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        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Trump pauses sanctions package targeted at Russian economy",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-pauses-sanctions-package-targeted-at-russian-economy",
        "published": "2026-10-17T02:36:07.000Z"
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        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oil",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-tariffs-on-largest-buyers-of-russian-oil",
        "published": "2026-10-17T02:38:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Trump Waives New Russia Sanctions One Week After Diesel Deal",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-new-russia-sanctions-one-week-after-diesel-deal",
        "published": "2026-10-17T02:44:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Trump Waives Russia Sanctions That Threatened 100% Tariffs On India",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-russia-sanctions-that-threatened-100-tariffs-on-india",
        "published": "2026-10-17T03:20:33.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Trump waives some sanctions, restrictions, duties on Russia in Graham Act",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-some-sanctions-restrictions-duties-on-russia-in-graham",
        "published": "2026-10-17T04:00:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties slump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-new-russia-sanctions-as-ukraine-ties-slump",
        "published": "2026-10-17T04:40:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Dawn",
        "title": "Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties slump",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-new-russia-sanctions-as-ukraine-ties-slump-15127101",
        "published": "2026-10-17T05:02:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Ukraine's bruising week at the hands of Trump and Putin",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/ukraines-bruising-week-at-the-hands-of-trump-and-putin",
        "published": "2026-10-17T06:00:02.000Z"
      }
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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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