Trump waives Russia sanctions amid escalating row with Zelensky
Key Takeaways
- Trump waived key Russian sanctions passed by Congress, citing national security.
- The decision deepens diplomatic friction between Washington and Kyiv.
- Tensions rose following a controversial US-Russia diesel import deal to lower energy prices.
- Lawmakers from both sides have criticized the executive order as a capitulation to Moscow.
US President Donald Trump has temporarily blocked numerous congressional sanctions on Russia, invoking national security concerns. The waived measures include restrictions on senior Russian figures, financial institutions, and the shadow fleet. This decision aligns with a growing rift between Washington and Kyiv, sparked by a controversial US-Russia diesel trade deal aimed at lowering domestic energy prices ahead of midterms. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the deal, while US Democrats slammed Trump's waiver as a betrayal of Ukraine and congressional intent.
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