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  "id": 15172326,
  "title": "Trump waives new Russia sanctions in the \"national interests\"",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-waives-new-russia-sanctions-in-the-national-interests",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T09:55:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Axios",
    "slug": "axios",
    "url": "https://www.axios.com/2026/10/17/trump-russia-sanctions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "President Trump waived new sanctions on Russia on Friday night, asserting it was in the national interests to delay the stringent penalties outlined in the Graham Act he signed last month. The decision has drawn criticism from Democrats, who argue it undermines American relations and defies legislative intent. The waiver follows Trump's surprise agreement allowing Russia to sell diesel internationally, which has been heavily criticized by Republicans. The move puts Republican candidates in a precarious position ahead of the midterm elections, as they must defend Trump's warmer relationship with Russia, a nation widely perceived as an adversary by many voters. The White House explained the action through an executive order signed late Friday night, detailing the implementation of the Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which Trump also signed in September. The law permits the president to waive any sanctions provision, restriction, or duty concerning foreign persons, individuals, or duties, according to the White House. Democrats have vehemently opposed the waiver, accusing Trump of betraying Ukrainian allies and disregarding the law's purpose to penalize Russia for its aggressive actions.",
  "summary": "President Trump waived new sanctions on Russia late Friday night, saying it was in the \"national interests\" to hold off on the sweeping levies under the Graham Act that he signed just last month. Why it matters : Trump is easing American pressure on Russia despite a bipartisan chorus calling for him to do the exact opposite. It comes a week after his surprise deal to let Russia sell diesel…",
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        "published": "2026-10-17T07:58:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Economic Times",
        "title": "Russia hails Trump waiving sanctions as 'historic'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/russia-hails-trump-waiving-sanctions-as-historic",
        "published": "2026-10-17T09:08:58.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-says-he-would-be-glad-to-host-putin-at-g20-summit-in-miami",
        "published": "2026-10-17T09:20:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver: Relief for India’s oil imports, but US still wields the stick",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trumps-russia-sanctions-waiver-relief-for-indias-oil-imports-but-us",
        "published": "2026-10-17T10:06:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Hindu BusinessLine",
        "title": "India's Russian crude binge to continue after Trump waives new sanctions law",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/indias-russian-crude-binge-to-continue-after-trump-waives-new",
        "published": "2026-10-17T10:13:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "France 24",
        "title": "Russia hails Trump waiving sanctions as 'historic'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/russia-hails-trump-waiving-sanctions-as-historic-15180903",
        "published": "2026-10-17T10:41:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Trump eases Russia oil sanctions, but is Europe still buying Moscow’s gas?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trump-eases-russia-oil-sanctions-but-is-europe-still-buying-moscows",
        "published": "2026-10-17T11:10:22.000Z"
      }
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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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