Russia Sanctions

Reporting connected by russia sanctions, drawn from recent headlines.

• Trump Faces GOP Backlash Over Russia Sanctions

  Bloomberg

  Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Jeff Mason tells Bloomberg This Weekend that President Donald Trump’s decision to waive new sanctions on Russia is drawing criticism from Republicans and Democrats while adding strain to the US relationship with Ukraine. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Mason explains how Trump’s push to lower diesel prices ahead of the midterms is shaping his Russia policy and raising questions about whether the strategy can deliver relief for voters

• Rubio says Trump to take up to 60 days to weigh Russia sanctions

  The Straits Times

  Oct 17 - The day after waiving sanctions and tariffs related to Russian exports, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday he has yet to announce a final decision on the matter as Secretary of State Marco Rubio said officials want more time to evaluate the situation.

• U.S. President wants 60 days to analyse impact of Russia sanctions law, says Marco Rubio

  The Hindu

  On October 16, Mr. Trump waived key provisions of the Graham Act that authorised punitive tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil, offering relief to India

• Graham Breaks With Trump Over Russia Sanctions Law Her Brother Championed

  The New York Times

  Senator Darline Graham, appointed to fill the Senate seat of her late brother, Lindsey, gently disagreed with the president’s decision to exempt Russia from the sanctions legislation.

• Sen. Graham on Trump waiving Russia sanctions: ‘I look forward to talking to him’

  The Hill

  Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) said Saturday that she would prefer to keep sanctions pressure on Russia after President Trump waived sanctions on the country that were enacted through a bill Graham championed. Trump signed an executive order Friday waiving sanctions on Russian energy, passed under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act. The...

• Zelensky says Trump could lift more Russia sanctions

  Toronto Sun

  Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that he feared the United States would lift more sanctions on Russia and that President Donald Trump’s action only “rewards” Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin. Trump heightened a battle with Zelensky on Friday when he signed an executive order that waived sweeping US sanctions targeting Russia’s energy revenues. The decision […]

• Live updates: Trump rallies in Kentucky as Russia sanctions waiver backlash mounts

  The Hill

  President Trump plans to travel back and forth Saturday between Mar-a-Lago and Highland Heights, Kentucky, where he is set to deliver remarks at 2 p.m. The visit comes ahead of a seven-day, seven-stop campaign tour for Trump. The president announced Friday he would campaign in Michigan on Oct. 25, following Vice President Vance's recent visit....

• Trump’s Russia Sanctions Waiver Called Mistake by GOP Allies

  Bloomberg

  Republican members of Congress blasted President Donald Trump’s decision to waive a tariff law passed last month to restrict Russian energy exports, arguing that the move will help Moscow wage its war on Ukraine.

• Zelenskyy says Trump could lift more Russia sanctions

  The Hindu

  Mr. Trump heightened a battle with Mr. Zelenskyy on Friday (October 16, 2026) when he signed an executive order that waived sweeping U.S. sanctions targeting Russia’s energy revenues

• Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Russia sanctions waiver

  Al Jazeera

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

• Russia Sanctions Waived, AI Debt Concerns, Making 'GTA VI'

  Bloomberg

  The news doesn’t stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend’s biggest headlines, LIVE from New York. Joined by International Rescue Committee CEO and Fmr. UK Foreign Secretary David Miliband, Fmr. Deputy Prime Minister of Canada and “Unreliable Boyfriend” Author Chrystia Freeland and Northwell Health President & CEO Dr. John D’Angelo. (Source: Bloomberg)

• Trump’s pause on Russia sanctions is ‘reward’ for Putin, Zelenskyy says

  The Guardian

  Ukrainian president warns it will embolden Russian leader and intensify war as Moscow hits country’s power plants Power plant attacks reflect Russian blueprint to make Ukrainian cities unlivable Volodymyr Zelenskyy has described Donald Trump’s decision to roll back sanctions on Russia as a “reward” for Vladimir Putin and warned it will embolden the Russian leader and intensify the Kremlin’s war, as Moscow launched one of its worst strikes yet on Ukraine’s power plants in an attempt to black out

• Zelensky on Trump waiving Russia sanctions: 'This Act could have helped enormously'

  The Hill

  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky decried President Trump’s late-night decision to waive sanctions and tariffs against Russia days before they were set to take effect under a new law. “At a time when the Russians have carried out such a massive attack on our energy sector, a decision was unfortunately made in America to completely disregard...

• Trump Signs Order Waiving New Russia Sanctions

  The New York Times

  The sanctions were part of a measure that was named after Senator Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina Republican who died in July.

• GOP lawmakers bash Trump's decision to waive Russia sanctions: 'Beyond irresponsible'

  The Hill

  Several GOP lawmakers criticized President Trump’s move to exempt Russia from the sanctions bill he signed law last month, with Sen. Thom Tillis (R- N.C.) calling the move "Beyond irresponsible." Trump signed an executive order Friday evening to waive sanctions against Russia in a legislative package that was meant to put pressure on the Kremlin...

• Trump Puts New Russia Sanctions on Hold

  Bloomberg

  Bloomberg News Russia economy and government editor Anthony Halpin and White House correspondent Jeff Mason tell Bloomberg This Weekend that President Donald Trump’s waiver of new Russia sanctions could offer Moscow economic and diplomatic opportunities while adding pressure on Ukraine. (Source: Bloomberg)

• Trump waives new Russia sanctions in the "national interests"

  Axios

  President Trump waived new sanctions on Russia late Friday night, saying it was in the "national interests" to hold off on the sweeping levies under the Graham Act that he signed just last month. Why it matters: Trump is easing American pressure on Russia despite a bipartisan chorus calling for him to do the exact opposite. It comes a week after his surprise deal to let Russia sell diesel internationally, which Republicans have condemned as loudly as Democrats. It also puts Republican candidates

• Trump blocking Russia sanctions a 'historic moment': Putin’s envoy

  The Hindu

  The Kremlin and Putin — who appeared in military uniform and said Moscow intends to seize the rest of eastern Ukraine — have not yet reacted to the move, which is a major diplomatic win for Russia

• Trump waives Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy widens

  Al Jazeera

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

• Trump puts on hold new Russia sanctions he signed into law

  Al Jazeera

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

• Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interest

  The Korea Times

  WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest. Trump personally signed the legislation just last month and his move came just two days before a deadline set in the law itself for its implementation. It drew shift condemnation from congressional Democrats. Named after late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, the legislation had so

• Trump pauses new Russia sanctions passed by Congress amid deepening row with Ukraine

  The Guardian

  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 many ⁠sanctions, restrictions and duties ⁠on Russia, in a move that comes as he ha

• Trump puts Russia sanctions package on hold, says pause is in national interest

  New York Post

  President Trump paused a congressional Russia sanctions package in the national interest, shortly after announcing a deal for Russian diesel.

• Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest - AP News

  Associated Press

  President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest. Named after late South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, the measure ha…