Zelenskyy Criticizes Trump's Waiver of Russia Sanctions, Urges New Measures Amid Congressional Backlash

10/18/2026

Trump has blocked key parts of a new Russia sanctions law, and leaders in both parties and Ukraine’s Zelensky have criticized the move.

10/17/2026

Zelenskyy described the move as unfortunate, adding it would encourage Russia to continue its assault. Trump told Congress that the pause was in the national interest but gave no further...

10/17/2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged supporters on Saturday to speak out in defence of new U.S. sanctions against Russia, hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order...

10/17/2026

President Trump waived virtually all new Russia sanctions he had signed as strikes against Ukraine continue, drawing backlash. Ramy Inocencio has more.

10/17/2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky decried President Trump’s late-night decision to waive sanctions and tariffs against Russia days before they were set to take effect under a new law. "At a...

10/17/2026

Trump's actions come as Ukraine is bracing for a stark winter confronting Russia's attacks on its energy infrastructure to heat homes and keep the lights on.

10/17/2026

Russian attacks overnight killed at least four people, including an ambulance driver, and wounded dozens, officials said.

10/17/2026

In an executive order released by the White House on Friday, October 16, Trump said he had informed Congress that waiving the measures was in the US national interest. The waiver will remain in...

10/18/2026

Trump waives sanctions and tariffs under the Lindsey Graham law.

10/17/2026

In a major relief to India, US President Donald Trump has waived many sanctions and tariffs related to Russian energy exports under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

10/17/2026

Citing national interest, US President Donald Trump issued a waiver from the Graham Act, relieving major Russian oil importers like India from impending sanctions and steep tariffs.

10/17/2026

In a strategic move, President Trump waives tariffs on Russian oil imports, easing pressure on India ahead of midterm elections. This temporary reprieve aims to stabilize U.S. fuel prices while...

10/17/2026

The move comes as Trump administration seeks to bring down soaring diesel prices ahead of the November 3 midterm elections

10/17/2026

The US president has invoked a national-interest exemption to suspend sweeping penalties under the Lindsey Graham bill US President Donald Trump has suspended sweeping new sanctions against Russia...

10/17/2026

Delhi’s energy sourcing stays guided by national interest; experts warn threat of revived tariffs could be used as leverage in trade talks

10/17/2026

Trump waived Russia-related sanctions under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which would have imposed duties on countries importing Russian oil and gas.

10/17/2026

The White House decision has further raised fears that Ukraine could be left exposed to Moscow’s escalating assaults with winter approaching.

10/17/2026

Zelenskyy urged supporters Saturday to speak out in defence of new US sanctions against Russia, hours after President Donald Trump signed an executive order pausing a sweeping package of...

10/17/2026

Zelenskyy warns that Washington’s decision to ease Russia-related sanctions rewards Putin, as disruptions to critical satellite services and strained ties with Trump raise fresh concerns over...

10/17/2026

The Ukrainian President also spoke fondly of late US senator Lindsey Graham, who worked endlessly on the bill targeting Russia before he died this summer.

10/17/2026

The disruptions this week in U.S. support for Ukraine have forced Kyiv to face a grim question: Can it stay in the fight against Russia without any of President Trump’s already diminished support?...

10/17/2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted a five-word tribute to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on Saturday. Plenty of people took it as a jab at President Donald Trump."Thank you for...

10/17/2026

His remarks came hours after Trump signed an executive order waiving key Russia-related sanctions and tariffs days before they were to take effect under a law.

10/17/2026

President Trump signed an executive order Friday evening to waive sanctions against Russia set to take effect soon under a recently signed legislative package. The president officially signed the...

10/17/2026

US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national...