{ "id": 15168806, "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-15168806", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-10-17T09:25:50.000Z", "source": { "name": "KahawaTungu", "slug": "kahawatungu", "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/trump-waives-several-russia-sanctions-as-new-us-law-takes-effect/" }, "original_language": "en", "account": "In a move that has sparked controversy, US President Donald Trump has utilized his presidential powers to waive certain sanctions against Russia, despite a new US law that was enacted in September. The sanctions, which were meant to penalize Russia for its involvement in Ukraine, were blocked by Trump in an executive order on Friday night, citing that it is in the US \"national interests\" to refrain from imposing all of them. The sanctions bill was signed into law by Trump in September, and was set to take effect on Sunday. This act comes after Trump announced plans to import Russian diesel in a bid to reduce US energy prices ahead of the November midterm elections, a decision that has drawn criticism from lawmakers and triggered a bipartisan backlash. The US sanctions law, named after the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, aimed to target Russia's economy and granted Trump the authority to impose up to 100% tariffs on the top five importers of Russian oil and gas, with China and India being the most significant. The law also included sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin, key government officials, banks, and financial institutions, as well as Russia's \"shadow fleet\" of tankers. A bipartisan group of 20 US lawmakers had previously written to Trump urging him to fully implement the law, stating that its enforcement would be crucial in pressuring Putin to engage in meaningful peace talks. They applauded Trump for signing the sanctions bill but urged for its \"full and faithful implementation\" without delay. Trump's decision to waive some of these sanctions has raised concerns among US allies, particularly Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who accused the US of providing a \"gift to Putin\" and contributing to a war that must be brought to an end.", "summary": "US President Donald Trump used his presidential authority to block numerous sanctions on Russia that were recently passed by the US Congress in an effort to punish the country for its war on Ukraine. In an executive order on Friday night, Trump said that it is in the US “national interests” to withhold some of [...] The post Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect…", "key_points": [], "editors_take": null, "illustration": null, "coverage": { "outlets": 12, "also_reported_by": [ { "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" }, { "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" } ] }, "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." }