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Trump pauses Russian sanctions after striking diesel deal

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Donald Trump has put a hold on a new sanctions package aimed at Russia, citing national interest. This decision follows a recent agreement where the U.S. would purchase diesel from Russia to lower global energy prices. The paused sanctions package, named after Senator Lindsey Graham, was intended to restrict financial resources supporting the war in Ukraine. AI

RANK_REASON A US president pausing sanctions against a major geopolitical adversary is a significant policy event. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Trump pauses Russian sanctions after striking diesel deal

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Trump pauses Russian sanctions package after striking diesel deal with Putin

    US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest. Named after late South Carolina senator Lindsey Graham, the measure had sought …

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