Trump defends waiving Russia sanctions, says it keeps Moscow at negotiating table
Trump said the waivers are meant to preserve peace talks as Republicans and Ukrainian officials warn they could strengthen Moscow’s war effort.
- President Donald Trump defended his decision to waive key sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia, despite Republicans accusing him of "capitulating" to Russian President Vladimir Putin and undermining support for Ukraine.
- The Lindsey Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act was designed to increase economic pressure on Moscow over Russia's war against Ukraine, but Trump signed an order waiving the measures on Friday.
- Sen. Thom Tillis called the move "beyond irresponsible," while Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, urged Trump to "reverse course" and return to "time-tested" strength, marking sharp backlash from Trump's own party.
- Trump accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of hurting United States interests by targeting Russian diesel refineries, while Zelensky warned the waiver signals further concessions, saying "it definitely helps only the Russians."
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump wants up to 60 days to assess economic impacts of the sanctions waiver, while Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov announced plans to visit Tehran on October 19.
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Trump Defends Russia Sanctions Waivers, Zelenskyy Warns Of Impact
President Donald Trump defended his decision to waive sweeping sanctions planned against Russia as an effort to keep Moscow at the negotiating table amid strong criticism from Kyiv and some US lawmakers that it sends the wrong message to the Kremlin.
Trump is putting new sanctions against Russia on hold and is accusing Selenskyj of a lack of peace will. At the same time, pressure is growing in the US because of rising fuel prices.
Trump defended lifting sanctions on Russia for the sake of peace negotiations, but accused Zelenskyy of not wanting to end the Ukraine war.
Trump defends Russia sanction waivers, slams Zelensky over attack on key oil terminal
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump has defended sanction waivers for Russia, saying he wants to keep Moscow at the bargaining table and accusing his counterpart in Kyiv of not wanting to end the war in Ukraine.Trump made the comments on Truth Social on Sunday in response to criticism of his decision to block numerous sanctions on Russia just days before they were due to take effect.Ukraine launched one of its biggest drone attacks this year …
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