What changed in this update
Zelenskyy called Trump's decision unfortunate but avoided directly criticizing the U.S. leader despite deepening tensions between Ukraine and Washington in recent days.
Event intelligence
Trump administration holds and waives new Russia sanctions under Graham Act
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Current state
President Trump has waived and put on hold the new Russia sanctions and tariffs mandated by the Graham Act, citing national interest; he has since defended the move and accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of prolonging the war.
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What changed
Trump has publicly defended the Russia sanctions waiver and accused Ukrainian President Zelenskyy of prolonging the war.
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Guardian
Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold amid deepening row with Ukraine
President signed the legislation championed by late senator Lindsey Graham last month but has waived the restrictions as they were due to come into effect Donald Trump has put on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause on the legislation passed by both chambers was in the national interest. In an executive order on Friday, the US president said he was waiving m…
PBS
Zelenskyy urges support for new U.S. sanctions on Russia put on hold by Trump
Zelenskyy called Trump's decision unfortunate but avoided directly criticizing the U.S. leader despite deepening tensions between Ukraine and Washington in recent days.
NPR – World NPR
Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold
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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Al Jazeera
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.
DW
Trump puts new Russia sanctions on hold
The US president cited national interests for his decision to sign a waiver on sanctions Congress voted to place on Russia.
