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Trump’s decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen

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WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s abrupt decision to waive sanctions on Russia days before they were to take effect drew outrage Saturday from members of Congress, which had overwhelmingly passed the legislation in a bipartisan display of American support for Ukraine in the war with Russia.

Earlier coverage

Earlier coverage on GreyNews

  1. Russia Sanctions Waived, AI Debt Concerns, Making 'GTA VI'Oct 17, 2026 · Bloomberg
  2. Baltic Block Of Russian Grain May Open Black Sea, Latvia SaysOct 17, 2026 · gCaptain
  3. Trump signs executive order waiving new Russia sanctions, tariffs - Gulf NewsOct 17, 2026 · Gulf News

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