{
  "id": 15353384,
  "title": "Marco Rubio says Trump's Russian oil sanctions waiver is a '60-day pause,' denies restricting Starlink access",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/marco-rubio-says-trumps-russian-oil-sanctions-waiver-is-a-60-day",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T04:36:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Kyiv Independent",
    "slug": "kyiv-independent",
    "url": "https://kyivindependent.com/marco-rubio-says-trumps-russian-oil-sanctions-waiver-is-a-60-day-pause-denies-restricting-starlink-access/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 18, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed U.S. President Donald Trump's waiver of sanctions on Russian oil sales and the impact on Ukraine's access to Starlink services. In response to concerns about the waiver, Rubio stated that it was a temporary measure to analyze its effects on the global economy. He emphasized the need for this period to determine the right combination of sanctions and tariffs, given the high global energy prices resulting from the U.S.'s war with Iran and the ongoing Russian aggression in Ukraine.\n\nRubio dismissed accusations that Trump's move would benefit Moscow, arguing that it would not deter Russian President Vladimir Putin, who appears to be delighted by the support. He also denied any U.S. involvement in limiting Ukraine's access to Starlink, clarifying that the internet speed restriction reported by Ukraine was not deliberate or ordered by the White House. Multiple media reports have suggested that SpaceX CEO Elon Musk had suggested limiting Starlink speeds for Ukrainian forces. However, Rubio firmly denied these allegations, stating categorically that such claims were false.",
  "summary": "\"I think the President wants to take the 60-day period of time to sort of analyze what imposing both sanctions and tariffs will mean to the global economy and even to the U.S. economy,\" said Rubio.",
  "key_points": [
    "Marco Rubio clarifies Trump's Russian oil waiver is a 60-day pause",
    "No U.S. involvement in limiting Ukraine's Starlink access",
    "Concerns about waiver's impact on global economy and sanctions"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The temporary pause on Russian oil sanctions allows the administration to weigh energy price stability against the need for effective economic pressure during an era of heightened global volatility.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 8,
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      {
        "outlet": "RTE News",
        "title": "Trump paused Russia sanctions to 'analyse' impact - Rubio",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-paused-russia-sanctions-to-analyse-impact-rubio",
        "published": "2026-10-18T02:28:36.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Voice of Ukraine",
        "title": "Trump calls decision to lift Russia sanctions 'very good' for U.S. and 'the whole world'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-calls-decision-to-lift-russia-sanctions-very-good-for-u-s-and",
        "published": "2026-10-18T03:08:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Rubio says Trump to take up to 60 days to weigh Russia sanctions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/rubio-says-trump-to-take-up-to-60-days-to-weigh-russia-sanctions",
        "published": "2026-10-18T03:42:23.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Standard IN",
        "title": "Many don't know what my decision is: Trump on Russia sanctions waiver",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/many-dont-know-what-my-decision-is-trump-on-russia-sanctions-waiver",
        "published": "2026-10-18T04:39:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Rubio says Trump to take up to 60 days to weigh Russia sanctions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/rubio-says-trump-to-take-up-to-60-days-to-weigh-russia-sanctions-15353966",
        "published": "2026-10-18T04:58:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Russia sanction waiver relief for India: What did Marco Rubio reveal about Trump’s tariff plan?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/russia-sanction-waiver-relief-for-india-what-did-marco-rubio-reveal",
        "published": "2026-10-18T05:15:56.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Press Journal",
        "title": "'Hard To Pivot From One Day To The Next': Rubio Explains Why Trump Held Off Sanctions On India Over Russian Oil",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/hard-to-pivot-from-one-day-to-the-next-rubio-explains-why-trump-held",
        "published": "2026-10-18T05:24:13.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}