Trump waives Russia energy sanctions and tariffs

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President Donald Trump has issued an executive order waiving key sanctions and tariffs mandated by the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The decision suspends measures that would have imposed tariffs of up to 100 percent on major importers of Russian oil and gas, as well as sanctions targeting Russian officials, financial institutions, and the so-called “shadow fleet.”

Trump cited the protection of United States national interests as the primary justification for the waiver. Additionally, the administration has reached an agreement with Vladimir Putin to supply Russian diesel to global and US markets to help stabilize fuel prices. Russian officials, including Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak, noted that diesel shipments to the US could begin within 15 to 20 days.

The move has drawn sharp criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who characterized the waiver as a “gift to Putin” and an encouragement of Russian aggression. Bipartisan opposition has also emerged in the US, with lawmakers calling the decision irresponsible. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the President will use a 60-day period to evaluate the economic impact of these measures on both the domestic and global economies.

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[● 17 SOURCES] Ukraine faces a financing gap in the tens of billions of euros. www.sadanews.ps
[● 15 SOURCES] Russian forces attacked energy facilities in two regions and targeted a pharmaceutical factory and logistics facilities.
[● 15 SOURCES] Zelenskyy emphasized the urgent need to strengthen protection against Russian attacks before winter, prioritizing air defense.
[● 19 SOURCES] The throttling of the Starlink satellite network has weakened Ukrainian drone defense capabilities. www.sadanews.ps
[● 4 SOURCES] Nearly 15,000 people in Volhynia are without electricity following Russian attacks.
[● 2 SOURCES] Germany has paid approximately 19.65 million euros to Starlink from the federal budget between 2022 and 2025.
[● 8 SOURCES] Donald Trump stated that Volodymyr Zelenskyy is a more difficult negotiating partner than Vladimir Putin. www.sadanews.ps
[● 8 SOURCES] Donald Trump proposed a diesel deal with Russia that involves suspending sanctions. www.sadanews.ps
[● 8 SOURCES] The seized assets are placed under the temporary control of Centre Capital, a management company registered in February 2026.
[● 8 SOURCES] The combined annual revenue of the five targeted companies exceeds 50 billion rubles (532 million euros).
[● 11 SOURCES] The decree affects Tarkett, Kappa Rus, Ontex RU, Eviosys Packaging Kuban, and Menshen Packaging CIS.
[● 7 SOURCES] Marat Mirkhaydarov, the former head of the Zabaykalsky regional governor's administration, is the CEO of Centre Capital.