# Trump suspends Russia sanctions under new law until further notice

https://mins.news/en/item/104055

- TASS, 2026-10-17 03:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2203433

> An executive order published by the White House says Trump has halted anti-Russia measures in the new law until he or Secretary of State Marco Rubio decides otherwise. The order sets no time limit for the waivers. The law provides for tougher sanctions and higher duties linked to Russian supplies and buyers of Russian energy.

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