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Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest

TRUMP360 automated newsroom Published October 17, 2026 · 03:19 Updated Oct 17, 04:07 9 sources

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Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold amid deepening row with Ukraine
Trump suspends new Russia sanctions following deal to purchase diesel, citing ‘national interests’
Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interest

From the source reporting: Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold amid deepening row with Ukraine. Trump suspends new Russia sanctions following deal to purchase diesel, citing ‘national interests’.

Oct 17 03:19 — PublishedOct 17 03:43 — Updated with new source materialOct 17 04:07 — Updated with new source material

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Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest

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