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Trump waives Russia sanctions law

Trump signed an order waiving sweeping US sanctions and tariffs on Russian energy revenues, drawing bipartisan condemnation; Rubio calls it a 60-day pause. The first Russian diesel tanker has left Primorsk for New York and Novak says Russia can export 500,000 tonnes of diesel in October. The EU proposed new Russian energy sanctions, US Democrats plan to probe firms in the diesel trade, and Republicans led by Brian Fitzpatrick have introduced a bill to cancel the licence.

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Al Jazeera EnglishSat 17 Oct · 05:15 UTC

US President Donald Trump has waived more sanctions on Russia in a bid to ease energy prices, leading to a chorus of…

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Saturday 24 October

1 development

10:36 UTC· the latest
Republicans introduce bill to cancel Trump's Russian diesel deal
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and two colleagues filed a bill annulling the Treasury licence for Russian energy imports and barring new ones. It would also require US intelligence to give Ukraine data for defence and retaking territory.
Washington, D.C.US
1 sourceТопор Live
- Топор LiveTelegramSat 24 Oct, 10:36RU
  ⚡️В США республиканцы хотят отменить поставки российского дизеля. В Конгресс внесли законопроект, который отменяет сделку Трампа о поставках топлива. Документ аннулирует выданную Минфином лицензию на импорт и запрещает выдавать новые разрешения на импорт российских энергонос
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Friday 23 October

2 developments

20:10 UTC
Novak: Russia to export 500,000 tonnes of diesel in October
Deputy PM Alexander Novak said Russia's diesel export ban has been eased and firms can ship 500,000 tonnes to the US and world markets in October. He said the first three tankers are already heading for the US East Coast.
1 sourceТопор Live
- Топор LiveTelegramFri 23 Oct, 20:10RU
  ⚡️Россия обеспечит дополнительные поставки дизельного топлива на мировые рынки и в США, — вице-премьер РФ Новак. Он добавил, что запрет на экспорт дизеля ослаблен, российские компании могут экспортировать в США и на мировые рынки 500 тысяч тонн дизтоплива в октябре. Первые
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06:40 UTC
First Russian diesel tanker heads to New York
The Malta-flagged Agioi Fanendes loaded at Primorsk and is sailing to New York with about 40,000 tonnes of diesel, LSEG data showed. This is the first cargo under the Putin-Trump diesel deal.
PrimorskRU
4 sourcesReuters, Insider Paper, Meduza, Топор Live
- ReutersBlueskyFri 23 Oct, 06:40
  EXCLUSIVE: Tanker carrying 40,000 T of Russian diesel heads to New York after Putin-Trump deal, data shows A Malta-flagged tanker with a cargo of 40,000 ‌metric tons of Russian diesel on board is heading towards New York ⁠following an agreement with US President Donald Trum
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- Insider PaperTelegramFri 23 Oct, 07:25
  JUST IN - A Malta-flagged tanker with a cargo of 40,000 ‌metric tons of Russian diesel on board is heading towards New York ⁠following Putin-Trump deal, LSEG data showed on Friday — Reuters
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- MeduzaTelegramFri 23 Oct, 07:36RU
  Россия отправила первую партию дизеля в США, [заметили]( «Важные истории» В ночь на 23 октября танкер «Агиои Фанендес» под флагом Мальты вышел с первой партией российского дизеля в Нью-Йорк. Судно приняло почти 36 тысяч тонн дизельно
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- Топор LiveTelegramFri 23 Oct, 07:39RU
  ⚡️Первый танкер с 40 000 тонн российского дизеля отправился в Нью-Йорк в рамках сделки Путина и Трампа, — Reuters. Судно идет под флагом Мальты. Поставка стала возможной после договоренности Путина и Трампа, в рамках которой Россия сняла ограничения на экспорт дизеля. [👉 Т
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Thursday 22 October

2 developments

19:57 UTC
US Democrats plan probe of firms in Russian diesel deal
The Washington Post reports Democrats plan to investigate American diesel-market companies involved in the easing of sanctions on Russia.
WashingtonUS
1 sourceТопор Live
- Топор LiveTelegramThu 22 Oct, 19:57RU
  ⚡️Демократы в США планируют расследование в отношении американских компаний на рынке дизеля, причастных к смягчению санкций против России, — The Washington Post. [👉 Топор Live. Подписаться](
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16:13 UTC
EU proposes new Russia energy sanctions after Trump diesel deal
The proposed listings focus on Russia's oil processing, refining and export capacity, with 31 entries from St Petersburg to Sakhalin.
BrusselsBE
1 sourceThe Kyiv Independent
- The Kyiv IndependentRSSThu 22 Oct, 16:13
  EU responds to Trump diesel deal with new Russia energy sanctions A key focus of the latest proposed sanctions listings is Russia's oil processing, refining, and exporting capacity, with 31 listings spanning the breadth of Russia, from St. Petersburg to Sakhalin.
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Wednesday 21 October

4 developments

15:42 UTC
Novak: Russian diesel for US to ship from Baltic ports
Deputy PM Alexander Novak said diesel under the deal with Washington will go mainly from Baltic ports and only from surplus, so the domestic market will not be affected.
1 sourceТопор Live
- Топор LiveTelegramWed 21 Oct, 15:42RU
  ⚡️Российский дизель пойдет в США в первую очередь из портов на Балтийском море, — Новак. Поставки в рамках «дизельной сделки» не повлияют на российский внутренний рынок — на экспорт пойдут излишки, добавил он. [👉 Топор Live. Подписаться](
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08:46 UTC
Russia says first diesel tanker for US sails October 22
Deputy PM Novak said the 40,000-tonne tanker departs Thursday, with the contract in its final stage and more cargoes to follow. Putin said several tankers are being readied and that diesel prices fell 5-6% after the decision.
8 sourcesТопор Live, Meduza, Suspilne, Insider Paper
- Топор LiveTelegramWed 21 Oct, 08:46RU
  ⚡️Первый танкер с дизельным топливом будет отправлен из России в США завтра, 22 октября, — Новак. «Водоизмещение танкера – 40 тыс. тонн. Мы будем удовлетворять потребности США в дизеле в рамках наших возможностей. Следующие танкеры направиться в США в ближайшее время», — за
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- Топор LiveTelegramWed 21 Oct, 09:11RU
  ⚡️Уиткофф от имени Трампа поблагодарил Путина за решение по «дизельной сделке». Он подчеркнул, что у РФ и США есть перспективы развития экономических отношений после завершения украинского конфликта. Путин в свою очередь заявил, что после решения по дизелю цены на мировых р
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- MeduzaTelegramWed 21 Oct, 09:27RU
  Вице-премьер РФ Новак [анонсировал]( отправку первой партии российского дизеля
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- Топор LiveTelegramWed 21 Oct, 09:34RU
  ⚡️Первые танкеры с дизельным топливом «уйдут через два-три дня», — Путин. [👉 Топор Live. Подписаться](
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- Топор LiveTelegramWed 21 Oct, 09:47RU
  ⚡️США открыто сообщают Украине о сотрудничестве Вашингтона и Москвы в сфере бизнеса, — спецпосланник президента США Уиткофф. Он также выразил надежду, что переговоры в Санкт-Петербурге станут еще одним шагом к урегулированию украинского конфликта. Россия в рамках дизельной
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- MeduzaRSSWed 21 Oct, 10:04
  Russia says its first diesel shipment to the U.S. will depart October 22 Russia’s first diesel fuel shipment to the U.S. is scheduled for Thursday, October 22, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.
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- SuspilneTelegramWed 21 Oct, 10:31RU
  Перший танкер із російським дизельним пальним [вирушить]( до США 22 жовтня. Про це повідомив віцепремʼєр РФ Новак. Він стверджує, що судно має перевезти 40 тисяч тонн дизелю,
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- Insider PaperTelegramWed 21 Oct, 11:12
  A tanker carrying Russian diesel will depart for the [United States]( on Thursday, state media quoted Russia’s deputy prime minister as saying, in the first such shipment under
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08:42 UTC
Rubio visits Reliance refinery in Jamnagar
Rubio arrived in Jamnagar to visit Reliance's refinery, after remarks on India's refining capacity and processing more Venezuelan crude.
JamnagarIN
1 sourceThe Hindu
- The HinduRSSWed 21 Oct, 08:42
  Marco Rubio arrives in Jamnagar to visit Reliance refinery The visit assumes significance in the context of his remarks on India's oil refining capabilities and his call for processing more Venezuelan crude in the country
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01:30 UTC
Trump says US-India trade deal close but 'much different'
Speaking in the Oval Office, Trump said the US and India were pretty close to a trade deal after more than a year of talks.
2 sourcesBloomberg, The Hindu
- BloombergBlueskyWed 21 Oct, 01:30
  President Donald Trump said the US and India are close to finalizing a trade deal after more than a year of negotiations.
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- The HinduRSSWed 21 Oct, 03:22
  India, U.S. trade deal to be much different: Donald Trump Speaking to reporters at the Oval Office on Tuesday (October 20, 2026), Mr. Trump said India and the U.S. were pretty close to making a trade deal
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Tuesday 20 October

3 developments

12:25 UTC
Russian diesel cargoes head to Turkey and Brazil after export ban lifted
Two tankers left Primorsk on October 14 and 16 for Turkey and Brazil, shipping data from Kpler and LSEG shows, as Russian diesel returns to its main customers after the US-brokered lifting of the export ban.
PrimorskRU
2 sourcesReuters, Топор Live
- ReutersBlueskyTue 20 Oct, 12:25
  Russian diesel returns to familiar destinations following export ban lift, shipping data shows Russian diesel cargoes are returning to their main previous customers following the US-brokered lifting of Moscow's ‌export ban, with at least two tankers signaling voyages to Turkey
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- Топор LiveTelegramTue 20 Oct, 12:48RU
  ⚡️Россия возобновила поставки дизельного топлива в Турцию и Бразилию после снятия экспортного запрета при посредничестве США, — Reuters. По данным отслеживания судов, два танкера с российским дизелем вышли из порта Приморск 14 и 16 октября и направились в Турцию и Бразилию.
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09:41 UTC
Rubio in Mumbai says India-US trade deal 'very close'
Landing in Mumbai before meeting Jaishankar, Rubio said India has made substantial progress diversifying energy supplies and the US will discuss refining Venezuelan crude with Reliance.
MumbaiIN
2 sourcesThe Hindu
- The HinduRSSTue 20 Oct, 09:41
  Rubio lands in Mumbai; set to meet Jaishankar today After landing in Mumbai, Marco Rubio and his wife visited the Gateway of India with with Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis
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- The HinduRSSTue 20 Oct, 11:27
  Rubio says U.S. to discuss refining Venezuelan crude with Reliance, adds India made ‘substantial progress’ in diversifying energy supplies The U.S. ‌Secretary of State also said that India and U.S. are ‘very very close’ to finalising the trade deal
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04:20 UTC
Rubio to visit India with trade deal, Russian oil on agenda
Rubio travels to India on Tuesday, days after Trump delayed tariffs on Indian imports as the two sides seek to finalise a trade deal.
New DelhiIN
1 sourceReuters
- ReutersBlueskyTue 20 Oct, 04:20
  Rubio kicks off India visit with trade deal, Russian oil on agenda US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to India on Tuesday, days after President Donald Trump delayed tariffs on US ‌imports from the world's largest democracy as the two countries seek to finalize a trad
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Monday 19 October

1 development

12:16 UTC
Waiver eases India's Russian oil buying, aids trade deal hopes
Reuters reported the waiver removes the threat of tariffs up to 100% on India for Russian oil; Rubio said Washington and New Delhi are close to a trade deal.
3 sourcesТопор Live, Reuters, DW
- Топор LiveTelegramMon 19 Oct, 12:16RU
  ⚡️Отмена Трампом новых санкций против России облегчила Индии закупку российской нефти и повысила шансы на торговую сделку с США, — Reuters. Ранее Индии грозили пошлины до 100% за покупку российской нефти. Госсекретарь США Рубио заявил, что Вашингтон и Нью-Дели близки к заклю
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- ReutersBlueskyMon 19 Oct, 12:30
  Trump's Russia sanctions waiver eases India's energy woes, lifts trade deal chances US President Donald Trump's waiver of Russian sanctions eases energy concerns for India, one of the top importers of Russian oil, and may improve the chances of New Delhi ‌and Washington agreein
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- DWRSSMon 19 Oct, 12:31
  Marco Rubio visits India this week, with a visit to the world's largest oil refinery topping the agenda A visit to India this week by Washington's top diplomat will skip New Delhi and instead include the world's largest oil refinery that processes massive amounts of Russian crud
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Sunday 18 October

6 developments

22:00 UTC
Trump says sanctions delay aims to keep Russia in talks
Trump said he delayed further sanctions and cut a diesel export deal because he does not want to drive Putin away from peace talks, adding that he could sign the sanctions document later.
4 sourcesТопор Live, France 24, Bloomberg, BBC World
- Топор LiveTelegramSun 18 Oct, 20:58RU
  ⚡️Зеленский не хочет заканчивать войну и, вероятно, никогда этого не хотел, — Трамп. По мнению Трампа, два года назад украинский президент мог заключить гораздо более выгодную сделку, а теперь его страна «лежит в руинах», значительная часть территории потеряна, выход к
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- France 24RSSSun 18 Oct, 21:59
  Trump defends Russia sanctions relief, accuses Zelensky of rejecting peace US President Donald Trump on Sunday accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of prolonging the war with Russia, claiming Kyiv had little interest in peace. Trump said negotiations to end the four-ye
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- BloombergBlueskySun 18 Oct, 22:00
  President Donald Trump said he cut a diesel export deal with Russia and delayed imposing further sanctions because he doesn’t want to drive Vladimir Putin away from peace talks with Ukraine President Donald Trump said he cut a diesel export deal with Russia and delayed imposing
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- BBC WorldRSSSun 18 Oct, 22:10
  Trump says suspension of Russia sanctions is to keep peace negotiations going The US president blocked numerous sanctions on Russia two days before they were due to take effect.
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21:09 UTC
Bessent: no Russia sanctions lifted, only waived
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent insisted no sanctions had been lifted, only waived, and warned Zelensky to 'be careful'.
1 sourceThe Kyiv Independent
- The Kyiv IndependentRSSSun 18 Oct, 21:09
  US Treasury Secretary downplays Russia sanctions waiver, warns Zelensky to 'be careful' Trump appointee Scott Bessent insisted that no sanctions against Russia had been lifted — they had merely been waived.
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20:30 UTC
UK minister says government disagrees with Trump on Russia sanctions
A senior minister in Andy Burnham's government said the UK disagrees with Trump's approach to sanctions on Russia, signalling growing divergence between the allies over Ukraine.
1 sourceBloomberg
- BloombergBlueskySun 18 Oct, 20:30
  Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government disagrees with US President Donald Trump’s approach to sanctions on Russia, a key UK minister said, signaling a growing divergence between the allies over the Ukraine war.
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14:19 UTC
Energy Secretary Wright: sanctions relief is incentive to end war
Wright told ABC News the easing should push Russia to stop fighting, not prop up its economy. He said Russia can raise diesel exports if it cuts fighting or agrees to an energy ceasefire, calling it 'a carrot, not a lifeline'.
1 sourceТопор Live
- Топор LiveTelegramSun 18 Oct, 14:19RU
  ⚡️Снятие санкций с России должно стать стимулом для прекращения украинского конфликта, а не экономической поддержкой Москвы, — министр энергетики США Крис Райт в интервью ABC News. По его словам, решение Трампа позволит России увеличить экспорт дизельного топлива, если она с
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04:06 UTC
Trump calls Russia sanctions waiver 'a very good decision'
Trump said many people don't know what his decision is, calling it good for the country and the world.
1 sourceThe Hindu
- The HinduRSSSun 18 Oct, 04:06
  Many don’t know what my decision is: Donald Trump on sanctions waiver to Russia “It's a very good decision, and it's going to be a decision that's good for the country, and I think good for the world because we're really at a world stage,” Mr. Trump said
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01:55 UTC
Rubio: Russia sanctions waiver is 60-day pause to analyse impact
Rubio said the waiver gives time to assess effects on the global and US economy as conflicts including the Iran war and Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia push up oil and diesel prices. Trump has not announced a final decision.
5 sourcesMiddle East Eye, France 24, Al Jazeera English, The Hindu, Reuters
- Middle East EyeRSSSun 18 Oct, 01:55
  Rubio says Russia sanctions pause to 'analyse' impact on global economy Rubio says Russia sanctions pause to 'analyse' impact on global economy US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that President Donald Trump's waiver of sweep
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- France 24RSSSun 18 Oct, 02:39
  Rubio says Trump to 'analyze' global impact of Russia sanctions during pause US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Saturday that President Donald Trump’s decision to waive sanctions and tariffs on Russia would last 60 days, as the move drew bipartisan criticism and raised fears
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- Al Jazeera EnglishXSun 18 Oct, 02:45
  US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump waived sanctions on Russia for 60 days as oil prices spiked amid the US-Israel war on Iran, Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and Russia's war on Ukraine. 🔴 LIVE updates:
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- The HinduRSSSun 18 Oct, 02:48
  U.S. President wants 60 days to analyse impact of Russia sanctions law, says Marco Rubio 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
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- ReutersBlueskySun 18 Oct, 03:50
  Rubio says Trump to take up to 60 days to weigh Russia sanctions 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 offic
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Saturday 17 October

7 developments

21:35 UTC
White House says sanctions would hinder Ukraine peace efforts
A White House official told Axios that sanctions under the new law would currently impede US efforts to secure a lasting peace deal between Russia and Ukraine, explaining Trump's waiver.
1 sourceТопор Live
- Топор LiveTelegramSat 17 Oct, 21:35RU
  ⚡️Санкции против РФ сейчас помешали бы продолжающимся усилиям США по заключению прочного и всеобъемлющего мирного соглашения между Россией и Украиной, — Axios со ссылкой на представителя Белого дома. Такое объяснение дали в американской администрации после того, как Трам
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17:24 UTC
Bipartisan backlash over Trump's Russia sanctions waiver
Republicans and Democrats condemned the suspension of sanctions, saying it undermines support for Ukraine.
WashingtonUS
1 sourceAl Jazeera
- Al JazeeraRSSSat 17 Oct, 17:24
  Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Russia sanctions waiver Republicans and Democrats condemn Trump’s decision to suspend sanctions, saying it undermines support for Ukraine.
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16:42 UTC
Hungary's Magyar seeks extension of Russian oil sanctions exemption
Magyar said it would be illogical not to extend Hungary's exemption for at least a year given Trump's diesel deal; the current waiver expires in November.
1 sourceТопор Live
- Топор LiveTelegramSat 17 Oct, 16:42RU
  ⚡️Венгрия хочет продлить исключение из санкций США в отношении российской нефти, — премьер страны Мадьяр. По его словам, Трамп достиг соглашения по экспорту дизельного топлива, поэтому нелогично не продлить исключение для Венгрии ещё минимум на год. Действующее разрешение ис
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11:10 UTC
Zelensky: sanctions waiver only rewards Putin
Zelensky said the waiver rewards Putin while Moscow tries to leave millions of Ukrainians without heat and power before winter. He expects sanctions relief to continue, with the diesel deal only a first step.
2 sourcesТопор Live, AFP
- Топор LiveTelegramSat 17 Oct, 11:10RU
  ⚡️Снятие санкций против РФ будет продолжаться, дизельная сделка — это только первый шаг, — Зеленский. [👉 Топор Live. Подписаться](
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- AFPXSat 17 Oct, 11:21
  🇺🇦 🇺🇸 🇷🇺 Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that US President Donald Trump's decision to block Russia sanctions only "rewards" Russia's Vladimir Putin and warned Moscow was trying to deprive "millions" of Ukrainians of heat and electricity before winter ➡️
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08:44 UTC
Russia's Dmitriev hails Trump sanctions waiver as 'historic'
Kremlin envoy Kirill Dmitriev called the waiver a "truly historic moment". The Kremlin and Putin had not yet reacted.
3 sourcesThe Hindu, AFP, France 24
- The HinduRSSSat 17 Oct, 08:44
  Trump blocking Russia sanctions a 'historic moment': Putin’s envoy 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
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- AFPXSat 17 Oct, 09:33
  🇷🇺 🇺🇸 US President Donald Trump's decision to waive a new package of sanctions on Russia is a "truly historic moment", Russian presidential envoy Kirill Dmitriev said on Saturday ➡️
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- France 24RSSSat 17 Oct, 10:41
  Russia hails Trump waiving sanctions as 'historic' Russia on Saturday hailed US President Donald Trump's move to waive new sanctions on it as "historic", as Ukraine worries he is taking Moscow's side in Europe's worst conflict since World War II.
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04:00 UTC
Trump waives Russia tariffs and sanctions under Graham law
Trump signed an executive order citing US national interest that suspends the 500% tariff on Russian goods and 100% tariffs on top buyers of Russian oil and gas due from October 18. Existing sanctions on Russia remain, and Ukraine and EU allies condemned the move.
Washington, D.C.US
11 sourcesBloomberg, The Japan Times, Suspilne, Al Jazeera, Mash, Al Jazeera English, The Kyiv Independent, Meduza, Insider Paper
- BloombergBlueskySat 17 Oct, 04:00
  President Donald Trump waived massive tariffs linked to Russian energy exports mandated in a law that he signed last month, as the measures complicated his push to lower diesel prices ahead of the US midterm elections President Donald Trump waived massive tariffs linked to Russi
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- The Japan TimesRSSSat 17 Oct, 04:40
  Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties slump The move came as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged EU leaders to keep financing Kyiv's fight with nearly $80 billion more next year.
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- SuspilneTelegramSat 17 Oct, 04:40RU
  Трамп [підписав]( указ, яким відмовився застосовувати мита на товари з Росії, а також санкції, передбачені законом Ліндсі Грема. Він пояснив своє рішення «національними інтересами США». Чинних американських санкцій проти РФ указ не скасовує.
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- Al JazeeraRSSSat 17 Oct, 04:45
  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.
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- Al JazeeraRSSSat 17 Oct, 04:58
  Trump waives Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy widens US President Donald Trump has waived more sanctions on Russia in a bid to ease energy prices.
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- MashTelegramSat 17 Oct, 05:04RU
  Трамп поставил на паузу новые санкции против России — включая пошлины в 500% на российские товары и дополнительные тарифы в 100% для крупнейших покупателей нашей нефти и газа. Решение объяснил национальными интересами США. Президент подписал указ об отказе от части мер по закону
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- Al Jazeera EnglishXSat 17 Oct, 05:15
  US President Donald Trump has waived more sanctions on Russia in a bid to ease energy prices, leading to a chorus of condemnation from Ukraine and EU allies. The executive order comes as the rift between Trump and Ukraine’s Zelenskyy widens.
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- Al Jazeera EnglishXSat 17 Oct, 05:17
  US President Donald Trump has put on hold a sweeping package of sanctions on Russia that he signed into law last month, telling Congress the pause is in the national interest. 🔗:
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- The Kyiv IndependentRSSSat 17 Oct, 06:13
  Exclusive: Watchdog lists ships carrying Russian gas, blasts Trump sanctions waiver "Republicans and Democrats passed this law in Lindsey Graham's name to squeeze Russia's war revenues. Trump has now hollowed it out before its main sanctions could bite," said Alexander Kirk, a s
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- MeduzaTelegramSat 17 Oct, 06:40RU
  Трамп [не стал]( вводить «адские санкции» против России Президент США Дональд Трамп отк
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- Insider PaperTelegramSat 17 Oct, 07:54
  BREAKING - Trump signs executive order waiving new Russia sanctions Trump blocking Russia sanctions a 'historic moment,' Putin. envoy Kirill Dmitriev says
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01:30 UTC
Trump waives Russia sanctions and tariffs under new law
Days before they were due to take effect, Trump signed an order waiving many sanctions and tariffs under the Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, including 500% tariffs and secondary duties, citing national interest.
Washington, D.C.US
6 sourcesReuters, Associated Press, The Hindu, The Kyiv Independent, BBC World, Топор Live
- ReutersBlueskySat 17 Oct, 01:30
  Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they were to take effect under new law US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is waiving many sanctions, restrictions ‌and duties days before they were to take effect under a bill that he signed into law last
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- Associated PressBlueskySat 17 Oct, 01:52
  BREAKING: President Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying a waiver is in the U.S. national interest. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congre
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- The HinduRSSSat 17 Oct, 02:00
  Donald Trump waives sanctions, tariffs on purchase of Russian oil and gas Trump said he had submitted to Congress a certification that issuing such a waiver at this time is in the national interest of the United States
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- The Kyiv IndependentRSSSat 17 Oct, 02:31
  Trump waives latest Russia sanctions amid growing Ukraine-US tensions U.S. President Donald Trump issued a broad waiver of sanctions under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act on Oct. 16.
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- BBC WorldRSSSat 17 Oct, 02:48
  Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests.
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- Топор LiveTelegramSat 17 Oct, 03:14RU
  ⚡️️️️️️Трамп приостановил действие закона об антироссийских санкциях. Согласно новому указу: — Временно заблокировано применение 500% пошлин на российские товары; — Отложено введение вторичных пошлин до 100% в отношении крупнейших мировых покупателей российских энергоносит
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Friday 16 October

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Trump signs order waiving Russia energy sanctions and tariffs
Trump signed an executive order on Friday waiving sweeping US sanctions and tariffs aimed at Russia's energy revenues, deepening the rift with Kyiv.
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3 sourcesAFP, France 24, Al Jazeera
- AFPXSat 17 Oct, 08:34
  🇺🇸 🇷🇺 🇺🇦 President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that waived sweeping US sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia's energy revenues, marking a new low in Washington's ties with war-torn Ukraine ➡️
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- France 24RSSSat 17 Oct, 09:23
  Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties slump President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that waived sweeping US sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia's energy revenues, marking a new low in Washington's ties with war-torn Ukraine. Our correspondent Gu
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- Al JazeeraRSSSat 17 Oct, 11:10
  Trump eases Russia oil sanctions, but is Europe still buying Moscow’s gas? Analysts say Russia will benefit most from US sanctions waiver.
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