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Trump waives Russia sanctions, citing peace talks

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Trump says suspension of Russia sanctions is to keep peace negotiations going
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Summary

President Donald Trump waived new sanctions on Russia days before they were due to take effect, saying the suspension was meant to keep peace negotiations going, the BBC reports. Semafor says the move reversed a bipartisan congressional push and raised questions about Washington’s commitment to Ukraine. This follows earlier reports that Trump had put new Russia sanctions on hold ahead of a deadline.

This continues an earlier story: Trump puts new Russia sanctions on hold

Later: Putin floats US-China-Russia summit to end Ukraine war

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  1. BBC

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    The BBC reports that Trump said suspending numerous Russia sanctions two days before they were due to take effect was intended to keep peace negotiations going.

  2. Semafor

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    Semafor reports that Trump waived new Russia sanctions days before they were due to take effect, reversing a bipartisan congressional push and raising questions about Washington’s commitment to Ukraine.

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