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Bipartisan backlash follows Trump's waiver of Russia sanctions
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Summary
President Trump's executive order waiving sanctions under the Graham Act, signed late Friday, drew criticism Saturday from Democrats and some Republicans in Congress, who called the move harmful to Ukraine. Sen. Thomas Massie praised the decision. Ukrainian President Zelensky called it unfortunate, saying it would encourage Russia, but said Ukraine remains ready to negotiate. Trump told Congress the pause was in the national interest, without elaborating.
Left-leaning
- Trump's Russia waiver draws instant bipartisan backlashAxios · Oct 17, 3:18 PM
Center
- Zelensky says Ukraine is ‘ready to negotiate’The Hill · Oct 17, 2:46 PM
- Trump’s Russia Sanctions Waiver Called Mistake by Key GOP AlliesBloomberg · Oct 17, 3:31 PM
- Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on holdAssociated Press via NPR · Oct 17, 10:25 AM
Right-leaning
- Massie offers rare praise for Trump on waiving Lindsey Graham’s Russia sanctionsWashington Examiner · Oct 17, 2:32 PM