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Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From Sanctions Legislation

Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From Sanctions Legislation
New York Times Saturday 17 October 2026, 01:56 UTC By Alan Rappeport 1 min read
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President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Alaska last year.

President Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia in Alaska last year.
Trump Signs Order Exempting Russia From Sanctions Legislation (PERSON) Trump (PERSON) Vladimir V. Putin (PERSON) Russia (LOCATION) Alaska (LOCATION)
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