# Rubio says Trump may take up to 60 days to weigh Russia sanctions

https://mins.news/en/item/104839

- Reuters, 2026-10-18 03:50 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/rubio-says-trump-take-up-60-days-weigh-russia-sanctions-2026-10-18/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad441f17a00e50001c272b5

> A day after waiving sanctions and tariffs tied to Russian exports, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Saturday that he had not made a final decision. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said officials wanted more time to assess the situation.

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