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Trump waives Russia sanctions as rift with Zelenskyy widens
Trump waiving Russia sanctions amid widening Zelenskyy rift signals major geopolitical shift.
Context
What happened: US President Donald Trump waived more sanctions on Russia in a bid to ease energy prices, drawing condemnation from Ukraine and EU allies. The executive order comes as the rift between Trump and Ukraine's Zelenskyy widens.
Why it matters: The waiver drew condemnation from Ukraine and EU allies, and it lands as the rift between Trump and Zelenskyy widens.
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What changed
US President Donald Trump waived more sanctions on Russia in a bid to ease energy prices, drawing condemnation from Ukraine and EU allies. The executive order comes as the rift between Trump and Ukraine's Zelenskyy widens.
Why it matters
The waiver drew condemnation from Ukraine and EU allies, and it lands as the rift between Trump and Zelenskyy widens.
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Oct 17, 2026 06:25 AM ET