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Trump waives new Russia sanctions as Ukraine ties slump

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Briefings

President Trump signed an executive order waiving US sanctions and tariffs on Russia's energy revenues, a move that significantly weakens Washington's economic pressure on Ukraine. This decision represents a major shift in US policy, resulting in a new low in diplomatic and financial support for the war-torn nation. The executive order was signed on Friday, October 17, 2026, and the waiver applies to energy sector revenues specifically.

Key points

• President Trump signed an executive order waiving US sanctions and tariffs on Russia's energy revenues on Friday, October 17, 2026.
• This executive order marks a new low in Washington's ties with war-torn Ukraine, directly impacting Ukraine's access to US energy markets.

Context

The executive order represents a significant policy shift, reducing US economic leverage over Russia. This development is critical for Ukraine, which relies heavily on energy exports to fund its war effort against Russia.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the executive order details and a single correspondent's report. No specific data on Ukraine's energy exports, Russia's revenue figures, or the exact timeline of previous sanctions are provided.

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