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Trump puts on hold new Russia sanctions he signed into law

US president's executive order comes two days before sanctions deadline and a week after diesel deal with Putin.

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Source 1: aljazeera.com

Trump puts on hold new Russia sanctions he signed into law

Owned by Al Jazeera Media Network. Added October 17, 2026 at 1:00 AM EDT.

US president's executive order comes two days before sanctions deadline and a week after diesel deal with Putin.

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Source 2: aljazeera.com

Trump waives Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy widens

Owned by Al Jazeera Media Network. Added October 17, 2026 at 2:01 AM EDT.

US President Donald Trump has waived more sanctions on Russia in a bid to ease energy prices.

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Source 3: bbc.com

Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect

Owned by British Broadcasting Corporation. Added October 17, 2026 at 2:01 AM EDT.

Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests.

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Source 4: theguardian.com

Trump’s pause on Russia sanctions will intensify war in Ukraine, Zelenskyy warns

Owned by Guardian Media Group. Added October 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT.

Ukrainian president calls the move a ‘reward’ for Vladimir Putin as Russia strikes country’s power plants

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Source 5: npr.org

Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold

Owned by National Public Radio. Added October 17, 2026 at 11:01 AM EDT.

Zelenskyy described the move as unfortunate, adding it would encourage Russia to continue its assault. Trump told Congress that the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details.

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Source 6: aljazeera.com

Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Russia sanctions waiver

Owned by Al Jazeera Media Network. Added October 17, 2026 at 2:01 PM EDT.

Republicans and Democrats condemn Trump’s decision to suspend sanctions, saying it undermines support for Ukraine.

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