Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold amid deepening row with Ukraine
Summary
President Trump has delayed new sanctions against Russia that Congress passed to target its economy. He issued an order to waive many sanctions, while also announcing a deal to buy diesel fuel from Russia, a move that has drawn criticism from lawmakers and Ukrainian officials.Key Facts
- President Trump paused sanctions approved by Congress against Russia’s economy.
- The sanctions were aimed at stopping financial support for Russia’s war against Ukraine.
- The sanctions law was passed with rare bipartisan support and signed by Trump last month.
- The sanctions include penalties on Russian officials, banks, and energy tanker fleets.
- Trump’s executive order allows him to waive sanctions until October 18.
- Trump announced a US deal to buy large amounts of Russian diesel fuel to lower energy prices.
- Some US senators, including Republicans, have called on Trump to cancel the diesel deal and enforce the sanctions.
- Ukrainian President Zelenskyy criticized the diesel deal, saying it would send money to Russia.
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