{ "id": 15378651, "title": "Trump paused Russia sanctions to 'analyse' impact on global economy: Rubio", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-paused-russia-sanctions-to-analyse-impact-on-global-economy-15378651", "topic": "world", "section": "World", "published": "2026-10-18T06:07:29.000Z", "source": { "name": "Dawn Business", "slug": "dawn-business", "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2038002/trump-paused-russia-sanctions-to-analyse-impact-on-global-economy-rubio" }, "original_language": "en", "account": "US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that President Donald Trump's decision to pause Russia sanctions for a 60-day period to \"analyse\" their impact on the global economy was intended to understand the effects of these economic measures on various nations. Rubio pointed out that conflicts around the world, such as the US war on Iran and attacks on Saudi Arabia by Yemen’s Houthis, were contributing to rising global energy prices. The economic restrictions, imposed on Russia, involved multiple countries and had implications beyond the energy sector, affecting economies worldwide. Trump's decision aimed to benefit the US, though it remained unclear if he had finalized his stance. Following the waiver, US lawmakers from both sides of the political spectrum criticized Trump's move, with Republican Senator Thom Tillis calling it \"irresponsible\" and Senator Ted Cruz deeming it a \"mistake.\" Trump's executive order followed a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, which allowed exports of Russian diesel in exchange for sanctions relief. This development would impact the US economy by introducing diesel price hikes stemming from the Iran war, and cost of living concerns loomed over voters ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.", "summary": "US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Saturday that President Donald Trump’s waiver of sweeping sanctions and tariffs on Russia would be a 60-day pause to “analyse” their impact on the global economy. “The president wants to take the 60-day period of time to sort of analyse what imposing both sanctions and tariffs will mean to the global economy and even to the US economy,” Rubio said, noting…", "key_points": [], "editors_take": null, "illustration": null, "coverage": { "outlets": 14, "also_reported_by": [ { "outlet": "Kyiv Independent", "title": "Zelensky warns Russia may expand missile threats from Belarus against western Ukraine", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/zelensky-warns-russia-may-expand-missile-threats-from-belarus-against", "published": "2026-10-17T20:26:53.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Toronto Sun", "title": "Zelensky says Trump could lift more Russia sanctions", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/zelensky-says-trump-could-lift-more-russia-sanctions", "published": "2026-10-17T21:06:55.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Qatar Tribune", "title": "Kiev fumes as Trump suspends new sanctions on Russia", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/kiev-fumes-as-trump-suspends-new-sanctions-on-russia", "published": "2026-10-17T22:14:03.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Japan Times", "title": "Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver called mistake by GOP allies", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/trumps-russia-sanctions-waiver-called-mistake-by-gop-allies", "published": "2026-10-17T23:23:00.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The Korea Times", "title": "Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia put on hold by Trump", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/zelenskyy-urges-support-for-new-us-sanctions-on-russia-put-on-hold-by", "published": "2026-10-18T00:12:04.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Hindustan Times - World News", "title": "Republican lawmaker hits out at Trump over Russia sanctions waiver, says he is 'prolonging the war, not ending it'", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/republican-lawmaker-hits-out-at-trump-over-russia-sanctions-waiver", "published": "2026-10-18T00:26:38.000Z" }, { "outlet": "New Straits Times", "title": "Zelenskyy says Trump could lift more Russia sanctions", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/zelenskyy-says-trump-could-lift-more-russia-sanctions", "published": "2026-10-18T00:41:19.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Malay Mail", "title": "Zelensky warns Trump’s Russia sanctions relief rewards Putin and risks further concessions", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/zelensky-warns-trumps-russia-sanctions-relief-rewards-putin-and-risks", "published": "2026-10-18T00:58:25.000Z" }, { "outlet": "The Economic Times", "title": "Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver sparks Congress fury", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trumps-russia-sanctions-waiver-sparks-congress-fury", "published": "2026-10-18T01:22:13.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today", "title": "Trump paused Russia sanctions to ‘analyse’ impact on global economy, says Rubio", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-paused-russia-sanctions-to-analyse-impact-on-global-economy-15337387", "published": "2026-10-18T01:51:47.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Middle East Eye", "title": "Rubio says Russia sanctions pause to 'analyse' impact on global economy", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/rubio-says-russia-sanctions-pause-to-analyse-impact-on-global-economy", "published": "2026-10-18T01:55:31.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Dawn", "title": "Trump paused Russia sanctions to 'analyse' impact on global economy: Rubio", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-paused-russia-sanctions-to-analyse-impact-on-global-economy-15355889", "published": "2026-10-18T05:12:32.000Z" }, { "outlet": "Punch", "title": "Trump paused Russia sanctions to ‘analyse’ impact on global economy", "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/trump-paused-russia-sanctions-to-analyse-impact-on-global-economy-15381650", "published": "2026-10-18T05:40:32.000Z" } ] }, "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." }