Trump defends waiving Russia sanctions, says it keeps Moscow at negotiating table
Trump said suspending the sanctions will keep Moscow in peace talks as critics warned the move could ease pressure on Russia.
- 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 Says Russia Sanctions Pause Protects Negotiations as GOP Backlash Grows
Washington, DC — President Donald Trump defended his decision to waive newly approved sanctions and tariffs on Russia, arguing the move is intended to keep Moscow engaged in negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. Trump said imposing the measures immediately could drive Russia away from talks. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the administration wants up to 60 days to evaluate the economic effects of the sanctions before deciding whet…
Trump Eases Russia Sanctions “for Peace” as Zelenskyy Warns of Forced Ukraine Capitulation
US President Donald Trump has defended his decision to suspend sanctions against Russia as an effort to preserve peace negotiations, even as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns that Washington’s recent actions increasingly resemble pressure on Kyiv to capitulate to Moscow.
'Delusional And Evil': Trump Admits Russia Is Helping Iran But Still Won't Criticise Putin
President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he walks on the South Lawn upon his arrival to the White House, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, in Washington.Donald Trump has admitted that Russia is helping Iran in its war with America – but still won’t criticise Vladimir Putin.The US president instead launched another attack on Volodymyr Zelenskyy for bombing Russian diesel refineries.Trump has come in for huge criticism in recent days after striking a dea…
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