# Trump faces bipartisan backlash over Russia sanctions waiver

https://mins.news/en/item/104553

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-17 17:24 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/10/17/trump-faces-bipartisan-backlash-over-russia-sanctions-waiver?traffic_source=rss

> Donald Trump’s suspension of sanctions on Russia and countries buying its oil and gas has drawn criticism from Republicans and Democrats, who say it weakens support for Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that easing pressure on Moscow could encourage further attacks. The restrictions were due to take effect under a law Trump signed last month.

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