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October 17, 2026
Trump Suspends New Russia Sanctions Just Days After Signing Them
- President Trump has put on hold a new sanctions package targeting Russia, which he had signed into law just a month prior, citing national interest.
- The sanctions were intended to restrict financial resources for Russia's war against Ukraine, named after late Senator Lindsey Graham.
- Lawmakers from both parties have criticized the suspension, arguing it undermines U.S. support for Ukraine and benefits Russia.
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- Trump puts new Russia sanctions he recently signed on holdOct 17, 2026 at 1:46 AM · AP
- Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From Sanctions LegislationOct 17, 2026 at 1:56 AM · NYT
- Trump waives tariffs on largest buyers of Russian oil, days before Lindsey Graham-backed law was set to take effectOct 17, 2026 at 2:38 AM · CBS News
- Trump suspends new Russia sanctions following deal to purchase diesel, citing ‘national interests’Oct 17, 2026 at 2:45 AM · NBC
- Trump waives Russian sanctions outlined in Graham Act before they take effectOct 17, 2026 at 2:46 AM · The Hill
- Trump waives several Russian sanctions as new US law takes effectOct 17, 2026 at 2:48 AM · BBC
- Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold amid deepening row with UkraineOct 17, 2026 at 2:53 AM · The Guardian
- President Trump is halting implementation of most of the sanctions that were to be imposed on Russia under a bipartisan bill he signed last monthOct 17, 2026 at 3:02 AM · WSJ
- Trump's Russia diesel deal may offer Putin more than money — and spell trouble for UkraineOct 17, 2026 at 5:00 AM · CNBC
- Trump waives key Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they take effect under new lawOct 17, 2026 at 6:16 AM · CNBC
- Ukraine war latest: Trump orders stay on Russia sanctions and refuses to blame Putin for warOct 17, 2026 at 6:24 AM · Independent