Trump delays Russia sanctions to keep talks alive
Donald Trump has halted a set of planned Russia sanctions just before they were set to start, saying the pause will keep peace talks alive. Ukraine and some US lawmakers strongly object, arguing it signals weakness to the Kremlin.
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What happened
US President Donald Trump waived sweeping sanctions and tariffs planned against Russian energy two days before they were due to take effect. He said the move aims to keep Moscow engaged in Ukraine peace negotiations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and some US lawmakers criticized the decision.
Why it matters
Critics argue the waiver sends the wrong message to the Kremlin. Oil prices dipped when futures reopened after the announcement.
Coverage
- Oil slips from 5-month high as Trump’s Russia sanctions waiver may bring more supplies (The Globe and Mail)
- Trump Defends Russia Sanctions Waivers, Zelenskyy Warns Of Consequences (RFE/RL)
- Oil dips as Trump waives Russia energy sanctions, offsetting Hormuz tanker blast (investinglive.com)
- Oil slips as Trump's sanction waiver may lead to more Russian fuel supplies (Yahoo News)
- Trump says suspension of Russia sanctions is to keep peace negotiations going (BBC)
- Trump pauses Russia sanctions for 60 days, drawing Kyiv's criticism
- US pauses Russia sanctions for 60 days, drawing bipartisan criticism
- Trump suspends some Russia oil sanctions, offering buyers possible relief
- US president eases Russia sanctions that had threatened India with duties
- US lawmaker seeks to halt Trump's diesel trade deal with Russia
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