{ "id": 15148004, "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", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-10-17T07:32:34.000Z", "source": { "name": "KBC", "slug": "kbc", "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/trump-waives-several-russia-sanctions-as-row-with-zelensky-intensifies/" }, "original_language": "en", "account": "Donald Trump has lifted several sanctions on Russia just days before they were scheduled to take effect, amidst a deteriorating relationship with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The sanctions, passed by the US Congress and signed into law by Trump himself in September, aimed to punish Russia for its \"illegal war of aggression.\" However, Trump issued an executive order on Friday night claiming that suspending certain sanctions was in the US \"national interest,\" sparking outrage among US lawmakers. Tensions between Washington and Kyiv escalated this week over a controversial deal to import Russian diesel, with Ukraine accusing the US administration of withdrawing crucial military support. The Trump administration and Zelensky have engaged in a series of sharp exchanges throughout the week, with Zelensky calling it \"nice to be among 'real leaders'\" after Trump described him as \"more difficult to deal with\" than Russian President Vladimir Putin. The new sanctions law targeted Russia's economy, granting Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports from Russia's top five oil and gas consumers, primarily China and India, as well as sanctions against Russian officials, financial institutions, and Moscow's \"shadow fleet.\" Many of these provisions have now been waived by Trump. Critics, including Democratic Congressman Don Beyer, have condemned the move, accusing Trump of appeasing Moscow and abandoning Ukraine, while also arguing that it defies the clear congressional intent of the legislation.", "summary": "Donald Trump has blocked numerous sanctions on Russia two days before they were due to take effect, as a row with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky deepens. The sanctions were passed by the US Congress and signed into law by Trump in September. But the US president issued an executive order on Friday night saying […] The post Trump waives several Russia sanctions as row with Zelensky…", "key_points": [ "Trump waives Russia sanctions before they take effect.", "Law passed by US Congress in September targets Russia's economy.", "Tensions rise between US and Ukraine over Russian diesel deal." ], "editors_take": null, "illustration": null, "coverage": { "outlets": 12, "also_reported_by": [ { "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" }, { "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", "published": "2026-10-17T03:42:03.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Global News", "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", "published": "2026-10-17T04:17:05.000Z" }, { "outlet": "ABC News (US)", "title": "Trump signs order waiving Graham Act sanctions on Russia", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-signs-order-waiving-graham-act-sanctions-on-russia", "published": "2026-10-17T05:28:22.000Z" }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "outlet": "People Daily Kenya", "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-15154414", "published": "2026-10-17T07:51:23.000Z" } ] }, "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." }