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2026-10-17 · Aljazeera

Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Russia sanctions waiver

United States President Donald Trump has drawn criticism from Democrats and Republicans after waiving sanctions targeting Russia and countries that buy its oil and gas, days before the restrictions were due to take effect under a law he signed last month. In an executive order signed on Friday, Trump said the waiver was in the US national interest. He did not specify when the restrictions might be introduced, saying they would remain suspended until he or senior officials determined further action was appropriate. The move has been condemned by both Democrats and Republicans.

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