Trump waives Russia sanctions as Ukraine faces dee...

Summary

• US President Donald Trump has waived sweeping sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia’s energy revenues, deepening concerns over Washington’s weakening support for Ukraine as Kyiv seeks nearly $80 billion in additional European funding to continue its war effort.
• Relations between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky have deteriorated further over Ukraine’s renewed attacks on Russian oil refineries.
• Speaking in Brussels, Zelensky urged European leaders not to reduce their support as Russian attacks continue to threaten Ukrainian cities and critical infrastructure.

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US President Donald Trump has waived sweeping sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia’s energy revenues, deepening concerns over Washington’s weakening support for Ukraine as Kyiv seeks nearly $80 billion in additional European funding to continue its war effort.

Trump signed an executive order on Friday suspending measures that would have allowed the United States to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil and gas. The move marks a significant reversal after Washington approved the sanctions legislation last month.