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Trump waives Russia-related sanctions before they even kick in as Ukraine ties worsen

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Published 17 Oct 2026, 03:30 BST1 min read

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US President Donald Trump has waived a further slate of sanctions related to Russian fossil fuels, days before they were to take effect under a bill he signed into law last month.

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