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US President Donald Trump has waived more sanctions on Russia in a bid to ease energy prices.
Location: Washington, D.C.
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diplomacyOct 17, 2026
Trump puts on hold new Russia sanctions he signed into law
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US president's executive order comes two days before sanctions deadline and a week after diesel deal with Putin.
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- Al Jazeera(International)
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