# Trump eases Russia oil sanctions, but is Europe still buying Moscow’s gas?

https://mins.news/en/item/104275

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-17 11:10 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/17/trump-eases-russia-oil-sanctions-but-is-europe-still-buying-moscows-gas?traffic_source=rss

> Analysts say Russia stands to benefit most from the US sanctions waiver. Trump signed an executive order suspending newly passed Russia-related sanctions, saying the move serves the US national interest. European countries have criticised his embrace of Russian energy, even as EU members continue importing Russian gas.

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