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Trump waives Russian sanctions as US-Ukraine relationship frays

Former President Trump has waived sanctions on Russia amid tensions in US-Ukraine relations, multiple UK outlets report.

Oct 17, 2026, 5:20 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (World Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report

Photo: Jakub Hałun / CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Multiple UK news outlets including London Now, Islington Gazette, and Penarth Times reported that former President Trump has waived sanctions imposed on Russia.

This move comes at a time when the relationship between the United States and Ukraine is reportedly deteriorating, according to the same sources.

The reports do not provide further details on the reasons behind the waiver or the specific sanctions affected.

The development highlights ongoing complexities in international relations involving the US, Russia, and Ukraine, as noted across the various UK news sources.

Observers will be watching how this decision impacts diplomatic ties and future US foreign policy moves regarding Eastern Europe.

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