US President Donald Trump has waived more sanctions on Russia, according to reports from Al Jazeera and BBC. The move is seen as an attempt to ease energy prices, although the BBC notes that the sanctions law aimed to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine. Trump reportedly believes that parts of the new law are against US national interests.
The sanctions law, which was signed into law by Trump in September, includes measures targeting Russia's economy and sanctions against Russian President Vladimir Putin. The law was due to take effect on Sunday, but Trump's waiver has eased some of these restrictions.
The decision has also been linked to a widening rift between Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, according to Al Jazeera. The implications of this move are still unfolding, but it is clear that Trump's actions will have significant consequences for US-Russia relations and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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