# Trump waives Russia sanctions days before they were due as pressure on Zelenskyy grows

https://mins.news/en/video/104897

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-18 04:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gP5-Cjf5keM

> Days before new US sanctions targeting Russia’s economy were set to take effect, Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending the restrictions and duties under the so-called Graham Act, citing US national interests. The law targets banks, Kremlin officials and a shadow fleet of oil tankers. Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders condemned the deal.

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