TRUMP PAUSES US SANCTIONS ON RUSSIA : NPR

What happened: Trump signed an executive order pausing a package of US sanctions on Russia, two days before the law's implementation deadline. Zelenskyy urged supporters to defend the sanctions and said the Lindsey Graham Act was disregarded. Key numbers: Russia would supply over 300,000 tons of diesel, plus 500,000 tons in November and 1 Why it matters: Critics including Sen. Richard Blumenthal said the pause helps Putin, while Zelenskyy said blocking the legislation would encourage Russia to keep fighting. The White House said the pause was in the national interest without giving details. Coverage: 15+ outlets in 24h

Trump signed an executive order pausing a package of US sanctions on Russia, two days before the law's implementation deadline. Zelenskyy urged supporters to defend the sanctions and said the Lindsey Graham Act was disregarded.

Critics including Sen. Richard Blumenthal said the pause helps Putin, while Zelenskyy said blocking the legislation would encourage Russia to keep fighting. The White House said the pause was in the national interest without giving details.