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Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect

Trump waives several Russia sanctions as new US law takes effect
BBC World Saturday 17 October 2026, 02:48 UTC 1 min read
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Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests.

Trump says parts of a new law that aims to punish Moscow for its war against Ukraine are against US national interests.
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